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PAD 3003 Introduction to Public Administration SS (3) AS PAD
Examination of organizational behavior and change, policy process, public management, financial administration, and personnel management from the perspective of public and social delivery.
PAD 4144 Nonprofit Organizations and Public Policy (3) AS PAD
Role and importance of third sector (voluntary) organizations in American society; focus on public policy through service in a voluntary organization.
PAD 4204 Public Financial Administration (3) AS PAD
Analysis of problems in the growth and development of public budgetary theory and Federal budgetary innovations.
PAD 4419 Personnel and Supervision in Today's Diverse Organizations (3) AS PAD
The study of concepts, principles and practices of personnel management and supervision that influence the attainment to desired performance goals in today's public and no-for profit organizations. Course participants will explore issues that influence the successful management of human resources in dynamic employment settings.
PAD 4707 Managing Information Resources in the Public Sector (3) AS PAD
The study of the fundamental concepts, theories, principles and practices in public information management. Internet access is required.
PAD 4930 Selected Topics in Public Administration and Public Policy (3) AS PAD
Selected issues and topics in Public Administration and Public Policy with course content based on student demand and instructor's interest. May be repeated for up to 6 credits as topics vary.
PAD 5035 Issues in Public Administration and Public Policy (3) AS PAD
Sr. & GS only. Selected issues and topics in Public Administration and Public Policy.
PAD 5044 Environment of Public Administration (3) AS PAD
Examination of the legal, political, and ethical environment in which public managers work.
PAD 5333 Concepts and Issues in Public Planning (3) AS PAD
PR: URP 4050 or URP 6056, GS or Sr. Analysis of basic concepts, issues, and strategies of planning, policy determination, collection of information, and decision-making.
PAD 5605 Administrative Law (3) AS PAD
An examination of the constitutional and statutory bases and limitations of the administrative process, administrative adjudication, rule making, and the judicial review of such actions.
PAD 5700 Research Methods in Public Administration (3) AS PAD
This course provides the student with the fundamental skills and knowledge of how research is designed, implemented, analyzed, and utilized in public sector agencies. Available to majors and non-majors.
PAD 5807 Administration of Urban Affairs (3) AS PAD
GS or Sr. Analysis of the role of the administrator at the municipal level, the division of functions, policy formation, alternative governmental structures, effects on the administrative process.
PAD 5836 Comparative Public Administration (3) AS PAD
GS or Sr. How organizations and managers perform within a particular environment, potential impact of innovation, and how service is accomplished in a variety of socio-economic environments.
PCB 1511 Molecular and Human Genetics (3) AS BIO
PR: Acceptance in USF-Hillsborough County Biomedical and Life Science Program. Molecular genetics with applications to biomedical science; genetic engineering; chromosomes, their molecular architecture, abnormalities, and other topics. Laboratory included.
PCB 1910 Topics in Biomedical Science (3) AS BIO
PR: Acceptance in USF-Hillsborough County Biomedical and Life Science Program. Designed to initiate high school students to the fundamentals of scientific research. Students are given lectures and perform laboratory exercises in pathgenic microbiology, immunology, marine biology, and plant biochemistry. Most of their time is spent working on individual research projects.
PCB 3023 Cell Biology (3) AS BIO
PR: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, BSC 2011, BSC 2011L, and CHM 2046. A discussion of the concept and significance of the cell to biology; biological molecules and metabolic processes within the cell; cellular energy conversion systems; and control of cellular metabolism. Lec.
PCB 3023L Cell Biology Laboratory (1) AS BIO
CP/PR: PCB 3023. Laboratory portion of Cell Biology. Metabolic processes within the cell.
PCB 3043 Principles of Ecology (3) AS BIO
PR: 1 year major's Biology. An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of ecology at the ecosystem, community, and population level of organization. Lec.-dis.
PCB 3043L Principles of Ecology Laboratory (1) AS BIO
CP/PR: PCB 3043. Laboratory portion of PCB 3043, Principles of Ecology.
PCB 3063 General Genetics (3) AS BIO
PR: 1 year major's Biology. Introduction to genetics including the fundamental concepts of Mendelian, molecular and population genetics. Lec.-dis.
PCB 3063L General Genetics Laboratory (1) AS BIO
CP/PR: PCB 3063. Laboratory investigation techniques in general genetics including Mendelian and non-Mendelian relationships, and gene interactions.
PCB 4064C Experimental Genetics (3) AS BIO
PR: PCB 3063. Experimental analysis of genetic systems, Lec.-lab.
PCB 4674 Organic Evolution (3) AS BIO
PR: PCB 3063. An introduction to modern evolutionary theory. Lecture on population genetics, adaptations, speciation theory, phylogeny, human evolution and related areas. Lec.-dis.
PCB 4723 Animal Physiology (3) AS BIO
PR: PCB 3043 or PCB 3063. Advanced presentation of mechanisms employed by animals to interact with their environment and to maintain their organization. Lec.
PCB 4723L Animal Physiology Laboratory (1) AS BIO
CP/PR: PCB 4723. Laboratory portion of Animal Physiology.
PCB 5235 Principles of Immunology (3) AS BIO
PR: PCB 3023 or MCB 3030C. Course will emphasize the biological principles involved in the vertebrate immune response. It will present the homeostatic, defense, and detrimental aspects of the immune system in terms of basic cellular and molecular mechanisms. Techniques will be described to familiarize the student with the types of immunological tools available to the cellular and molecular biologist.
PCB 5256 Developmental Biology (5) AS BIO
PR: PCB 3023. Topics in modern developmental biology to be covered in lecture and through readings so as to gain a working knowledge and understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of cell differentiation in both plants and animals.
PCB 5306 Limnology (3) AS BIO
PR: PCB 3043, CHM 2046, PHY 2053, or CI. An introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological nature of fresh-water environments. Lec.
PCB 5306L Limnology Laboratory (1) AS BIO
CP/PR: PCB 5306. Laboratory portion of Limnology. Laboratory and field experience in the area of aquatic ecology.
PCB 5415 Behavioral Ecology (3) AS BIO
PR: PCB 3043 or PCB 4674. An emphasis on the evolutionary mechanisms that influence an organisms behavioral responses to environmental events. The theoretical framework is presented and analyzed.
PCB 5525 Molecular Genetics (3) AS BIO
PR: PCB 3063. Detailed examination of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis; the effects of mutations on proteins, cellular control; selected aspects of viral, bacterial, and fungal genetics.
PCB 5835 Neurophysiology (3) AS BIO
A comparative analysis of the physiochemical basis and evolution of nervous systems and sensory mechanisms.
PCB 5845C Principles of Neuroscience (4) AS BIO
PR: PCB 4723. Study of the mammalian brain's structure and function, with an emphasis on the neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, and neurophysiology of the human brain. Topics include brain imaging, dementia, and mechanisms of learning/memory. Brain research techniques are also discussed, as are basic neuropathological processes that result in abnormal brain function.
PEL 1121 Golf I (2) ED EDJ
S/U only. Introductory experience in the sport of golf. Fundamental skills, information, strategy, and participation.
PEL 1341 Tennis I (2) ED EDJ
S/U only. Introductory experiences in the sport of tennis. Basic skills, playing strategies, lecture, demonstration, and participation.
PEL 2122 Golf II (2) ED EDJ
S/U only. Continuation of PEL 1121. Emphasis on course play and refinement of strokes.
PEL 2342 Tennis II (2) ED EDJ
S/U only. Continuation of PEL 1314L. Refinement of basic skills, supplementary strokes, greater emphasis on tactics and playing strategies.
PEL 2441 Racquetball (2) ED EDJ
S/U only. Development and refinement of the skills and strategies of Racquetball with opportunity for competition and tournament play.
PEM 2131 Weight Training (2) ED EDJ
S/U only. Knowledge and techniques necessary for increasing muscle function. Assessment of status and development of a personal program
PEM 2441 Karate (2) ED EDJ
S/U only. Introductory experiences in the sport of Karate. Fundamental skills, strategy, information, and participation.
PEM 2930 Selected Topics (1-2) ED EDJ
S/U only. DPR. Activities offered are selected to reflect student need and faculty interest.
PEN 1121 Swimming I (2) ED EDJ
S/U only. Development and refinement of the essential skills and information necessary for enjoying swimming. Emphasis on personal safety.
PEN 2113 Lifeguard Training (2) ED EDJ
PR: PEN 2122 or equivalent. S/U only. Knowledge and skills necessary for saving the lives of others in the event of aquatic emergency. ARC certification offered.
PEN 2122 Swimming II (2) ED EDJ
PR: PEN 1121 or equivalent. S/U only. Continuation of PEN 1121. Special emphasis on development of endurance and efficient stroking.
PEN 2136 Skin & Scuba Diving (2) ED EDJ
PR: PEN 2172 or equivalent. S/U only. Development of the essential skills and knowledge necessary for enjoying the sport of Skin & Scuba Diving. Correct utilization and care of equipment; emphasis on personal safety.
PEP 3940 Practicum in Health Promotion/Wellness (4) ED EDP
PR: Completion of Semesters I and II and admission to the College of Education. S/U only. Practical experience as a professional in a community or worksite health promotion or wellness program.
PEP 3951 Communication Skills For Wellness Leaders (3) ED EDP
PR: Completion of Semester I and II in Wellness Leadership track or DPR. Designed to develop knowledge and skills in communication and counseling that is specific to wellness and health promotion.
PEQ 3170 Aquatic Exercise (2) ED EDP
An instructor training course in aquatic exercise. Focuses on teaching aerobic, strength, flexibility, and weight control exercises performed in swimming pools. Open to non-majors.
PET 2622C Care and Prevention of Physical Injuries (3) ED EDP
DPR. Principles and techniques of conditioning athletes for competition; prevention and care of injuries in physical education and athletic activities.
PET 3031 Motor Development and Assessment (3) ED EDP
Study of the assessment, evaluation and motor development performance of children and adolescents and application of principles of motor skills acquisition in physical education instruction. Open to non-majors.
PET 3080 Survey of Wellness Program (3) ED EDP
An analysis of various types of wellness programs in the public and private sector including community-based programs, commercial health and fitness enterprises, government-based programs, corporate-based programs, and hospital health and fitness centers.
PET 3252 Issues in Sport MW (3) ED EDP
A study of organized sport as a pervasive part of contemporary society. By increasing understanding of some of the issues and controversies based in the structure of sport and society, individuals will be able to understand and improve sport experiences for themselves and others.
PET 3310 Kinesiology (3) ED EDP
A study of the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems and of mechanical principles related to psycho-motor performance. Open to non-majors.
PET 3351 Exercise Physiology I (3) ED EDP
A study of the effects of physical activity on the body. Topics include acute and chronic adaptation of the cardiovascular, muscular, metabolic, hormonal, and energy systems to exercise. Open to non-majors.
PET 3421 Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education (3) ED EDP
Development of knowledge and skills related to the instruction process of physical education. Preparation of materials and planning instruction.
PET 3422 Instructional Design and Content: Movement Experiences (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. This course develops a variety of motor skills and includes the study of systems for analyzing movement. It prepares students to plan and
conduct movement experiences in a wide variety of educational settings.
PET 3441 Instructional Design and Content: Middle School Physical Education (3) ED EDP
The development of physical education content and instructional practices for middle school students. The focus is upon matching appropriate content and learning experiences to the unique needs of the pre- and early adolescent learner.
PET 3617C Orthopaedic Physical Assessment I (Upper Extremity) (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. The study and practice of techniques used when assessing athletic injuries to the upper extremity, head and spine.
PET 3618C Orthopaedic Physical Assessment II (Lower Extremity) (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. The study and practice of techniques used when assessing athletic injuries to the lower extremity, hip, pelvis and gait.
PET 3621C Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. Advanced principles in the selection, fabrication and application of protective equipment, tape, splints, casts, braces and other orthotic devices commonly used in athletic training and sports medicine settings. Theory and practice in risk management and injuries related to environmental factors.
PET 3624C Emergency Management of Athletic Trauma & Illness (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. Theory and practice of basic emergency management techniques dealing with trauma resulting from injuries and illnesses suffered by an athletic population.
PET 3630C Techniques in Therapeutic Exercise (3) ED EDP
Theory and practical applications of therapeutic exercise and movement science. Includes techniques in Feldenkrais movement patterns, aquatic exercise, lifting protocols, plyometric training, isokinetic testing, stability ball training, and a variety of common exercise equipment.
PET 3640 Adapted Physical Education (3) ED EDP
A study of characteristics, programming needs and teaching of physical education for students with disabilities.
PET 3660 Athletic Training Administration and Policy (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. Analysis and application of organizational skills and administrative structure of the athletic training profession, including current theory about budget management, medical record keeping, drug testing, facility design and maintenance, legal aspects of sports medicine, athletic physical examinations, medical ethics, current educational concepts, and administrative policy.
PET 3670L Clinical Instruction in Athletic Training I (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. Observation and performance of basic athletic training skills under the direct supervision of an NATABOC certified/state licensed athletic trainer. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop competence in a variety of introductory athletic training skills. Clinical experiences are obtained in the university's sports medicine facilities and will be accompanied by a one-hour seminar each week.
PET 3671L Clinical Instruction in Athletic Training II (3) ED EDP
PR: PET 3670L , CC. Continuation of clinical experience utilizing new skills under the direction of an NATABOC certified/state licensed athletic trainer. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop competence in a variety of introductory and mid-level athletic training skills. Clinical experiences are obtained in the university's sports medicine facilities and/or approved affiliates and will be accompanied by a one-hour seminar each week.
PET 3931 Selected Topics (1-3) ED EDJ
DPR. Topics offered are selected to reflect student need and faculty interest.
PET 3943 Physical Education Internship: Middle School (4) ED EDP
A part-time internship in middle school physical education. Focus on the relationship of physical education to the needs of the pre- and early adolescent learner, the organization and purpose of the middle school, and application appropriate content and methodologies.
PET 4141 Trends and Tasks- Elementary Physical Education (3) ED EDP
Taken concurrently with PET 4942 Physical Education Internship: Elementary. Physical Education Majors only. Current trends are evaluated from a historical and philosophical perspective. Non-teaching tasks are identified as part of the professional role. Evaluate and continue personal-professional development plan developed in previous semesters.
PET 4142 Trends and Tasks - Secondary Physical Education (1) ED EDP
Taken concurrently with PET 4944 Physical Education Internship: Secondary. Physical Education Majors only. Current trends are evaluated from a historical and philosophical perspective. Non-teaching tasks are identified as part of the professional role. Evaluate and continue personal-professional development plan developed in previous semesters.
PET 4304 Principles and Issues in Coaching (3) ED EDP
The application of principles from philosophy, psychology, sociology, and physiology to competitive athletics and coaching.
PET 4353 Exercise Physiology II (3) ED EDP
PR: PET 3352. A study of Exercise Physiology focusing on the adult. Includes specific populations such as the obese, heart patients, arthritics, elderly, and high performance athletes. Open to non-majors.
PET 4384 Health-Fitness Appraisal & Exercise Prescription (3) ED EDP
PR: PET 3352. Techniques in conducting health-fitness test and exercise prescription for adults. Includes cardiovascular strength, flexibility, body composition, health risk testing, exercise prescribing, and monitoring. Open to non-majors.
PET 4401 Organization & Administration of Physical Education Programs (3) ED EDP
A study of organizational and administrative procedures for physical education programs in elementary and secondary schools. Includes scheduling, budget, facilities, extra-curricular programs, and the selection and supervision of staff.
PET 4404 Organization & Administration of Wellness Programs (3) ED EDP
Design and implementation of various types of wellness programs with emphasis on assessment and evaluation, management, staffing, participant adherence, program design, budgeting, legal liability, and marketing.
PET 4432 Instructional Design and Content: Physical Education Elementary (3) ED EDP
This is the second of a three-course sequence in which students study movement forms and instructional processes suitable for elementary age students.
PET 4433 Instructional Design and Content: Physical Education Elementary II (3) ED EDP
This course prepares students to select, plan, conduct complex movement experiences for students K-6.
PET 4442 Instructional Design and Content: Physical Education Secondary (3) ED EDP
Development of knowledge and skills related to the teaching of selected movement activities such as team sports, gymnastics, and physical fitness. Focus is on understanding mechanical principles utilized within those activities as well as on instructional progression and the preparation of materials for instruction at the secondary school level.
PET 4443 Instructional Design and Content: Physical Education Secondary II (3) ED EDP
In this course, students are prepared to plan, conduct, and evaluate complex movement experiences in games, dance, gymnastics and physical fitness appropriate for students.
PET 4627 Management of Athletic Injuries (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. Advanced theory of pathology in injury, management of tissue and bone healing environments, disease, internal illness and injury and other general medical conditions. Issues related to radiology and pharmacology are also discussed.
PET 4632C Therapeutic Modalities (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. This course provides an introduction to the theoretical and practical applications of modalities for the prevention, management and rehabilitation of physically active individuals. Concepts pertaining to the use of pharmacology, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, fluidotherapy, ultrasound, biofeedback and manual techniques will be emphasized.
PET 4633C Therapeutic Rehabilitation (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. Theories and applications methods of comprehensive therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation programs for injuries commonly sustained by the physically active.
PET 4672L Clinical Practice in Athletic Training (3) ED EDP
Continuation of clinical experience utilizing new skills under the direction of an NATABOC certified/state licensed athletic trainer accompanied by a one-hour seminar each week. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop competence in a variety of mid-level and advanced athletic training skills. Students may be assigned to a USF athletic team and/or one or more off-campus clinical affiliations. Students at this level will develop instruction skills by acting as peer-supervisors for level I and II students.
PET 4673L Clinical Practice in Athletic Training II (3) ED EDP
Continuation of clinical experience utilizing new skills under the direction of an NATABOC certified/state licensed athletic trainer accompanied by a one-hour seminar each week. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop competence in a variety of mid-level and advanced athletic training skills. Students may be assigned to a USF athletic team and/or one or more off-campus clinical affiliations. Students at this level will develop instruction skills by acting as peer-supervisors for level I, II and III students.
PET 4905 Independent Study: Professional Physical Education (1-4) ED EDP
S/U only. Specialized independent study determined by the student's needs and interests.
PET 4933 Seminar in Sports Medicine (2) ED EDP
The advanced study and discussion of specialized topics and contemporary issues related to the field of athletic training. Emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of medical and allied health professionals comprising the sports medicine team.
PET 4935 Case Studies in Athletic Health Care (3) ED EDP
PR: CC. Capstone course intended to provide a unifying opportunity to utilize concepts, principles and skills learned from other athletic training courses.
PET 4942 Physical Education Pre-Internship: Elementary (4) ED EDP
S/U only. A part-time internship in elementary school physical education. Focus on the nature of the total elementary school curriculum, characteristics of students, and application of appropriate content and instructional competencies.
PET 4944 Physical Education Pre-Internship: Secondary (4) ED EDP
S/U only. A part-time internship in high school level physical education with focus on the relationship of physical education to the needs of the early adolescent and the implementation of appropriate content and methodology.
PET 4946 Associate Teaching Physical Education: Elementary (12) ED EDP
S/U only. A full-time internship in the elementary school in which the student undertakes the full range of teaching responsibilities in elementary physical education.
PET 4947 Associate Teaching Physical Education: Secondary (12) ED EDP
S/U only. A full-day internship in middle, junior or senior high school physical education programs with focus on the implementation of appropriate content and methodology to meet the needs of secondary students.
PGY 2110C Color Photography (3) AS COM
PR: PGY 3620 or CI. Laboratory required. Development of knowledge and skills of color photography for publication and presentation. Emphasis is on the use of transparency and negative color materials in their application to the media.
PGY 2401C Beginning Photography (3) FA ART
Introduction to the expressive possibilities of photographic media. Projects and assignments will introduce students to both traditional and experimental ways of working with light-sensitive materials with an emphasis on the interdependence of form, technique, and concept. The course will also provide an overview of significant trends and directions in contemporary art photography.
PGY 3000 Photography in American Culture (3) AS AMS
A survey of photography as an art and a craft in America since the mid-nineteenth century. Attention devoted to technological innovations, leading personalities, major movements, and memorable icons. Open to majors and non-majors.
PGY 3610 Photojournalism I (3) AS COM
PR: MMC 2100 and MMC 3602. Laboratory required. Fundamentals of news and feature photography. Camera operation, picture composition, darkroom techniques, editing in digital format with introduction to software applications. History, ethics and law of photojournalism.
PGY 3620 Photojournalism II (3 ) AS COM
PR: PGY 3610. Laboratory required. Advanced process and practice of photography for publication.
PGY 3930C Special Topics: Photography (3) FA ART
A mid-level course expanding the student's visual and technical skills while establishing the beginning of a personal artistic direction by exposing the student to new ideas, technical skills and genres, including, but not limited to: color photography, digital photography, non-silver and documentary photography. Repeatable up to 9 hours.
PGY 4420C Advanced Photography (3) FA ART
PR: PGY 2401C. Continued problems in photography.
PGY 5425C Photography (4) FA ART
PR: CI. Advanced work in photography and related media leading to development of personal/expressive statements.
PHH 2000 Introduction to Philosophy 6A HP (3) AS PHI
An introduction to selected philosophical problems and traditions.
PHH 3062 History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval (3) AS PHI
A survey of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratics to the end of the Middle Ages.
PHH 3420 History of Philosophy: Modern (3) AS PHI
A survey of Western philosophy from the end of the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century.
PHH 4440 Continental Philosophy (3) AS PHI
A study of developments in post-Kantian European philosophy.
PHH 4600 Contemporary Philosophy 6A MW (3) AS PHI
Selected schools of twentieth century thought such as idealism, positivism, pragmatism, realism, and existentialism.
PHH 4700 American Philosophy 6A MW (3) AS PHI
Major traditions in American thought, Puritanism, the Enlightenment, Transcendentalism, Idealism, Pragmatism, and Analytic Philosophy in relation to American culture.
PHH 4820 Chinese Philosophy (3) AS PHI
A survey of Confucianism, Taoism and other aspects of Chinese thought. The course is available to both majors and non-majors and does not have laboratory sections associated with it.
PHI 1103 Critical Thinking SS (3) AS PHI
Methods of thinking that lead to reliable conclusions, with emphasis on concrete cases in ordinary thinking and the sciences.
PHI 2100 Introduction to Formal Logic 6A QM (3) AS PHI
An elementary study of propositional, predicate, class and syllogistic logic with some attention to basic problems of logical theory.
PHI 2600 Ethical Theory (3) AS PHI
A study of ethical theories, concepts, problems and methods.
PHI 2631 Ethics and Business SS (3) AS PHI
An application of traditional ethical theories to contemporary problems in business.
PHI 3404 Scientific Method (3) AS PHI
Probability, inductive inference, the hypothetico-deductive method, experimentation, and selected topics in the philosophy of science.
PHI 3630 Contemporary Moral Issues SS (3) AS PHI
Open to all students. A study of contemporary moral issues concerning racism, sex, sexism, abortion, poverty, crime, war, suicide, and human rights in general.
PHI 3633 Biomedical Ethics (3) AS PHI
This course will focus on the ethical issues arising from advances in medical practice, delivery of health care, and scientific research.
PHI 3636 Professional Ethics (3) AS PHI
An examination of the ethical problems that professionals will face in the complex, global society of the next few decades: confidentiality, divided loyalty, racism/sexism, etc.
PHI 3640 Environmental Ethics SS (3) AS PHI
A study of alternative theories of environmental ethics, including the application of these theories to contemporary environmental problems, such as pollution, resource depletion, species extinction, and land use.
PHI 3700 Philosophy of Religion 6A SS (3) AS PHI
Analysis of religious experience and activity and examination of principal religious ideas in light of modern philosophy.
PHI 3905 Directed Study (1-4) AS PHI
PR: CI. Approval slip from instructor required. Individual study directed by a faculty member.
PHI 3930 Selected Topics (1-4) AS PHI
PR: CI. Selected topics according to the needs of the student.
PHI 4073 African Philosophy MW (3) AS PHI
A descriptive and analytical study of African philosophical thought, featuring reflective comparisons of African and Western categories of thought. (May also be taken for credit in Africana Studies.)
PHI 4300 Theory of Knowledge 6A MW (3) AS PHI
An examination of human knowledge; its scope and limits, and an evaluation of evidence, criteria of truth, the nature of belief, conditions for meaningfulness, theories of perception, and a study of memory and sense perception in the four major fields of nature, history, personal experience, and the a priori.
PHI 4320 Philosophy of Mind 6A MW (3) AS PHI
A study of historical and current issues in philosophy of mind, including the nature and status of mind, mind/body dualism, the relationship of mind and body, the problems of other minds, the physical basis for intelligence.
PHI 4632 Feminist Ethics MW (3) AS PHI
A study of the varied approaches to moral reasoning taken by feminist ethical writers such as Wollstonecraft, Mill, Gilligan, Daly, Hoagland and others. May also be taken for credit in Women's Studies.
PHI 4670 Contemporary Ethical Theory (3) AS PHI
A survey of contemporary ethical theory, focusing both on the literature about the status of ethical theorizing--moral scepticism, moral nihilism, narrative ethics--and on specific types of theories--deontological theories, consequentialist theories, rights-based theories, virtue theories.
PHI 4800 Aesthetics 6A MW (3) AS PHI
A study of traditional and contemporary aesthetic theories with emphasis on creative process, the nature of the art work, the aesthetic response, expressiveness, form and content, as well as art and morality.
PHI 4905 Directed Study (1-4) AS PHI
PR: CI. Approval slip from instructor required. Individual study directed by a faculty member.
PHI 4930 Selected Topics (1-3) AS PHI
PR: CI. Approval slip from instructor required. Selected topics according to the needs of the senior students.
PHI 5135 Symbolic Logic (3) AS PHI
PR: PHI 2100 or CI. Study of topics such as the following: Metatheory of propositional and predicate logic, related metatheoretic results, alternative logic.
PHI 5225 Philosophy of Language (3) AS PHI
PR: Eight hours of philosophy, major in linguistics, or CI. An examination of semantically, syntactical, and functional theories of language with special attention given to the problems of meaning, linguistic reference, syntactical form, and the relations between scientific languages and ordinary linguistic usage. Seminar format.
PHI 5639 Social Issues in Biomedical Ethics (3) AS PHI
An examination of the social and political issues arising from rapid changes in medicine and technology. Topics covered may include social issues related to the just distribution of health care, reproductive technologies, HIV and AIDS, eugenics, genetic testing, and maternal-fetal relations.
PHI 5913 Research (1-4) AS PHI
PR: CI. Approval slip from instructor required. Individual research supervised by a faculty member.
PHI 5934 Selected Topics (1-3) AS PHI
PR: CI. Approval slip from instructor required. Selected topics according to the needs of the student.
PHM 3100 Social Philosophy 6A SS HP (3) AS PHI
An analysis of rival theories of social order and their philosophical foundations.
PHM 3400 Introduction to Philosophy of Law (3) AS PHI
A study of the fundamental concepts of law from a philosophical standpoint including crime, justice, punishment, free speech, insanity.
PHM 4120 Major Black Thinkers MW (3) AS AFA
Survey of major themes and issues in African/African-American intellectual and political thought with an emphasis on theories of nationalism. Works of individuals such as Martin Delany, Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, Malcolm X, and Angela Davis are considered.
PHM 4322 Ancient and Medieval Political Philosophy MW (3) AS PHI
A survey of Political philosophy from 6 B.C. until 1600 A.D., including an examination of the ethical, metaphysical, and epistemological bases of these philosophies.
PHM 4331 Modern Political Philosophy 6A MW (3) AS PHI
A survey of political philosophy from 1600 A.D. until 1900 A.D., including an examination of the ethical, metaphysical, and epistemological bases of these philosophies.
PHM 4340 Contemporary Political Philosophy 6A MW (3) AS PHI
A survey of political philosophy in the twentieth century, including an examination of the ethical, metaphysical and epistemological bases of these philosophies.
PHM 5125 Topics in Feminist Philosophy (3) AS PHI
A study of recent feminist philosophical approaches to epistemology, aesthetics and political philosophy. May also be taken for credit in Women's Studies.
PHM 5126 Social Issues in Biomedical Ethics (3) AS PHI
An examination of the social and political issues arising from rapid changes in medicine and technology. Topics covered may include social issues related to the just distribution of health care, reproductive technologies, HIV and AIDS, eugenics, genetic testing, and maternal-fetal relations.
PHP 3786 Existentialism 6A HP (3) AS PHI
A study of the religious and atheistic existentialists and the bearing of their views on religion, ethics, metaphysics, and theory of knowledge.
PHP 4000 Plato 6A MW (3) AS PHI
The examination of Plato will include the dialogues Protagoras, Georgias, Meno, Republic.
PHP 4010 Aristotle 6A MW (3) AS PHI
Study of Aristotle's philosophy.
PHP 4410 Kant (3) AS PHI
Lecture and discussion of Kant's philosophy, especially the Critique of Pure Reason.
PHP 4740 The Rationalists 6A MW (3) AS PHI
A careful study of the metaphysics and epistemologies of Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, and Malebranche.
PHP 4745 The Empiricists 6A (3) AS PHI
A careful study of the metaphysics and epistemologies of Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Thomas Reid.
PHP 4784 Analytical Philosophy 6A (3) AS PHI
A study of the method devoted to clarifying philosophical problems through analysis of the language in which these problems are stated.
PHP 4788 Philosophy of Marxism 6A MW (3) AS PHI
A critical survey of Marxist philosophy from Marx and Engels to Mao Tse-Tung and Herbert Marcuse. Hegelian foundations of Marxist philosophy analyzed in detail.
PHT 5021 Introduction to the Profession (2) ME PHT
Foundations of systems thinking, decision making, professional expression, responsibility and accountability (including legal/ethical concepts), culture and argumentation for the roles of the physical therapist in administration, consultation, critical inquiry, education, and patient/client management. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5022 Profession Expression (2) ME PHT
Development of a learning unit(s) on physical therapy research and the investigation of patient care plans by application of theories of systems thinking, decision making, professional expression, responsibility and accountability (including legal/ethical concepts), culture, and argumentation with emphasis on the critical inquiry and education roles of the physical therapist. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5023 PT & Other Hlth C Providers (3) ME PHT
Development of a prevention, wellness, or health program, and the determination of the legal scope of practice of the physical therapist and other health care providers by application of theories of systems thinking,decision making, professional expression, responsibility and accountability (including legal/ethical concepts), culture, and aargumentation with emphasis on the consultation role of the physical therapist. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5171C Basic Science I (4) ME PHT
Introduction to the peripheral neuromuscular, skeletal, integumentary, and circulatory systems in normal and pathological states. This includes the anatomy and physiology of bones, joints, skin, nerves, and blood vessels, as well as the response of these tissues to injury and their potential for healing. Topics will be correlated with PCM I. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5172C School of Physical Therapy (2) ME PHT
Emphasis on physiology of the internal organ systems and physiology of exercise.
PHT 5172C Basic Science II (2) ME PHT
Emphasis on the physiology of the internal organ systems and the physiology of exercise.
PHT 5173C Basic Science III (2) ME PHT
Guided integrative study of the brain, central and peripheral nervous systems, infectious disease processes, systemic diseases, aging and the degenerative process. This includes the anatomy, physiology and functional components of the brain and its descending tracts with respect to motor control and learning. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5271 Patient/Client Management I (3) ME PHT
Seminar in which basic principles of patient/client management are introduced. Also introduces students to the group learning and interactive process. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5272 Patient/Client Management II (2) ME PHT
Seminar in which students apply principles of patient/client management. This course further develops the group learning and interactive process. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5273 Patient/Client Management III (3) ME PHT
Seminar in which students apply principles of patient/client management to cases with increasing complexity (medical, functional, behavioral, psychodynamic, socioeconomic). Restricted to majors.
PHT 5275C Physical Therapy Science I (3) ME PHT
Introduction to basic physical therapy skills in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcomes. Activities will be correlated with the tutorial case in PCM1. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5276C Physical Therapy Science II (3) ME PHT
Further development and integration of basic physical therapy skills in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention and outcomes. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5277C Physical Therapy Science III (3) ME PHT
Integrative laboratory experience in skills for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcomes for functional limitation and disability secondary to selected movement impairments. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5822 Clinical Education I (3) ME PHT
Initial clinical practice experience for the development ofpatient care skills. The course is graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Restricted to majors.
PHT 5906 Directed Independent Study (1-10) ME PHT
Directed independent stud, content to be decided. Restricted to majors.
PHY 2020 Conceptual Physics NS (3) AS PHY
No credit for Physics or Mathematics majors. A qualitative, non-mathematical investigation of physics, emphasizing its influence on life today.
PHY 2038 Energy and Humanity NS (3) AS PHY
Social, economic, and political aspects of energy. Includes energy conservation, environmental impact, energy-source alternatives, changing lifestyles, and personal use of solar energy. the relevant basic laws of physics and the scientific method are emphasized. Field trips and audiovisual presentations play important roles.
PHY 2048 General Physics I NS (3) AS PHY
PR: MAC 2281 or MAC 2311. Must be taken concurrently with lab and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2053 and PHY 2048 courses. First semester of a two semester sequence of calculus-based general physics (mechanics, wave motion, sound, thermodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, electricity, and magnetism) for physics majors and engineering students.
PHY 2048L General Physics I Laboratory (1) AS PHY
PR: MAC 2281 or MAC 2311. Must be taken concurrently with lecture and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2053L and PHY 2048L courses. First semester of a two-semester sequence of general physics (mechanics, wave motion, sound, thermodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, electricity, and magnetism) and laboratory for physics majors and engineering students.
PHY 2049 General Physics NS (3) AS PHY
PR: MAC 2282 or MAC 2312, PHY 2048, PHY 2048L. Must be taken concurrently with lab and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY2054 PHY 2054 and PHY 2049 courses. Second semester of general physics and laboratory for physics majors and engineering students.
PHY 2049L General Physics Laboratory (1) AS PHY
PR: MAC 2282 or MAC 2312, PHY 2048, PHY 2048L. Must be taken concurrently with lecture and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY2054L PHY 2054L and PHY 2049L courses. Second semester of general physics and laboratory for physics majors and engineering students.
PHY 2053 General Physics NS (3) AS PHY
PR: MAC 1140 and MAC 1114, or MAC 1147. Must be taken concurrently with lab and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2053 and PHY2048 PHY 2048 courses. First semester of a two semester sequence of non-calculus-based general physics (mechanics, heat, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics) for science students.
PHY 2053L General Physics Laboratory (1) AS PHY
Must be taken concurrently with lecture and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2053L and PHY 2048L courses. First semester of a two semester sequence of general physics (mechanics, heat, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics) laboratory for science students.
PHY 2054 General Physics NS (3) AS PHY
PR: PHY 2053, PHY 2053L. Must be taken concurrently with lab and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2054 and PHY 2049 courses. Second semester of non-calculus-based general physics for science students.
PHY 2054L General Physics Laboratory (1) AS PHY
PR: PHY 2053, PHY 2053L. Must be taken concurrently with lecture and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2054L and PHY 2049L courses. Second semester of general physics lab for science students.
PHY 3101 Modern Physics (3) AS PHY
PR: PHY 2049, MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. Special relativity. Interaction of radiation with matter. Particle-wave duality. Atomic and x-ray spectra and Bohr model of atom. Schrodinger wave equation. Introduction to solid state physics.
PHY 3221 Mechanics I (3) AS PHY
PR: PHY 2048. CP: MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. First semester of a two-semester sequence. Review of vector algebra and vector calculus. Dynamics of single particles and systems of particles; central forces; rotation about an axis; statics; and virtual work.
PHY 3323C Electricity and Magnetism I (4) AS PHY
PR: PHY 2049, PHY 3221, MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. Electrostatic fields and potentials, dielectrics, classical conductivity, RC circuits, Fourier and finite element methods. Laboratory. First semester of sequence PHY 3323C, PHY 4324C.
PHY 3424 Optics (4) AS PHY
PR: PHY 2049; CP: MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. Reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction, polarization, and laboratory.
PHY 3822L Intermediate Laboratory (2) AS PHY
PR: PHY 2049 or equivalent; CP: PHY 3101. Experiments in modern physics, including the areas of atomic, nuclear, solid state and wave phenomena.
PHY 4031 Great Themes in Physics 6A MW (3) AS PHY
Origins/early history of physics, and quantum physics. Conservation of energy. Second Law of Thermodynamics. Special Relativity. Exponential dynamics. Outside reading, writing; maintenance of a logbook/journal.
PHY 4151 Computation Physics (3) AS PHY
Introduction to computer applications in physics. Emphasis on numerical modeling and simulation of physics problems using linear algebra, differential equations and Monte Carlo methods. No prior programming experience required.
PHY 4151 Computational Physics (3) AS PHY
computer applications in physics. Emphasis on numerical modeling and simulation of physics problems using linear algebra, differential equations and Monte Carlo methods. No prior programming experience required.
PHY 4222 Mechanics II (3) AS PHY
PR: PHY 3221; CP: MAP 2302. Continuation of PHY 3221. Coupled oscillators and normal modes; moving coordinate systems; Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations; inertia tensor; general rotation of rigid bodies.
PHY 4324C Electricity and Magnetism II (4) AS PHY
PR: _PHY 3323C, PHY 4222; CP: MAP 2302. Continuation of PHY 3323C. Introduction to special relativity, magnetic fields and potentials, magnetic materials, RL and RLC circuits, Maxwell's equations and applications. Laboratory.
PHY 4523 Statistical Physics (3) AS PHY
PR: PHY 3101, senior status. Statistical approach to thermodynamics and kinetic theory and introduction to statistical mechanics.
PHY 4604 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (3) AS PHY
PR: PHY 3101, or CI. Basic concepts of quantum mechanics with applications in atomic, nuclear, and condensed matter Physics.
PHY 4744C Introduction to Electronics and Test Instrumentation (4) AS PHY
PR: General Physics or CI. Not for major credit. Introduces the fundamentals of analog and digital electronics used in measurements and instrumentation. Weekly labs give hands-on experience in breadboarding electronic circuits and using test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, etc.)
PHY 4823L Advanced Laboratory (2) AS PHY
PR: PHY 3822L. Experimental work primarily related to modern physics. Emphasis on experimental techniques used in current research.
PHY 4905 Independent Study (1-3) AS PHY
PR: CI. S/U only. Specialized, independent study determined by the student's need and interest. The written contract required by the College of Arts and Sciences specifies the regulations governing independent study.
PHY 4910 Undergraduate Research (1-4) AS PHY
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing and CC. S/U only. An individual investigation in the laboratory or library or both, under the supervision of the instructor. Credit hours and other contractual terms, are to be determined by student/instructor agreement.
PHY 4930 Undergraduate Seminar (1) AS PHY
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing or CC. S/U only. All undergraduate physics majors must enroll in this course at least once. Regular attendance is required. This course introduces students to the research areas in the Physics Department.
PHY 4936 Selected Topics in Physics (1-4) AS PHY
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing and CC. Each topic is a course in directed study and under the supervision of a faculty member.
PHY 5937 Selected Topics in Physics (1-4) AS PHY
PR: Senior or advanced standing and CC. Each topic is a course in directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
PHZ 2101 Mathematical Analysis of Problems in Mechanics and Electricity (2) AS PHY
PR: PHY 2053 and PHY 2054, MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. Designed for students who have not had the general physics sequence using calculus. Review of mechanics and electricity emphasizing problems which involve the use of calculus.
PHZ 2102 Problems in General Physics I (1) AS PHY
CP: PHY 2048 or PHY 2053. First semester of a two-semester sequence on solving problems in General Physics I. A course designed to be taken with the lecture course and to help students with developing problem-solving skills.
PHZ 2103 Problems in General Physics II (1) AS PHY
CP: PHY 2049 or PHY 2054. Second semester of a two-semester sequence on solving problems in General Physics II. A course designed to be taken with the lecture course and to help students with developing problem-solving skills.
PHZ 5115 Methods of Theoretical Physics I (3) AS PHY
PR: MAP 2302 or CI. Applications of mathematical techniques to classical and modern physics. Vector spaces including Hilbert space, orthogonal functions, generalized functions, Fourier analysis, transform calculus, and variational calculus.
PHZ 5116 Methods of Theoretical Physics II (3) AS PHY
PR: MAP 2302 or CI. Applications of mathematical techniques to classical and modern physics. Selected topics in complex analysis, differential and integral equations, numerical methods, and probability theory.
PHZ 5156C Computational Physics I (3) AS PHY
PR: CGS 5420 or CI. C programming applied to real science and engineering problems. Data analysis, numerical algorithms, modeling, parallel computation. Subjects selected from current research may include neurobiology, quantum magnetism, chaos, finance, materials science.
PHZ 5304 Nuclear Physics (3) AS PHY
PR: PHY 4604 or CI. Nuclear forces, nuclear models, nuclear structure, decay, nuclear reactions, and high energy physics.
PHZ 5405 Solid State Physics I (3) AS PHY
PR: PHY 3101, MAP 2302, CI. Crystal structure, x-ray and electron diffraction, mechanical and thermal properties of solids, electrical and magnetic properties of metals, band theory of metals, insulators, and semiconductors. First semester of sequence PHZ 5405, PHZ 6426.
PHZ 5505 Plasma Physics I (3) AS PHY
PR: PHY 4324 or CI. Introduction to Boltzmann, magnetohydrodynamic and orbit approaches to plasmas. Longitudinal and electromagnetic waves in plasmas. Collisions and radiation. Instabilities.
POL 1120 Beginning Polish I (4) AS WLE
CP: POL 1120L. This course features all four major skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Grammar exercises, dictation, readings and vocabulary-building are central in this first course. Knowledge of Russian can help. S/U available.
POL 1120L Beginning Polish I Laboratory (1) AS WLE
CP: POL 1120. Concurrent enrollment with a lecture session is required, and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. S/U only. A laboratory designed to offer additional practice using various instructional technologies and media.
POL 1121 Beginning Polish II (4) AS WLE
PR: POL 1120 or equivalent. CP: POL 1121L. This course continues the four basic skills of POL 1120, with continued emphasis on structures, dialogues, readings, dictation, and vocabulary-building. Knowledge of Russian can help. S/U available.
POL 1121L Beginning Polish II Laboratory (1) AS WLE
CP: POL 1121. Concurrent enrollment with a lecture session is required, and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. S/U only. A laboratory designed to offer additional practice using various instructional technologies and media.
POL 4905 Directed Study (1-5) AS WLE
Departmental approval required. S/U only. Permits study options in Polish not available in regularly scheduled curriculum at departmental discretion.
POR 1120 Beginning Portuguese I (4) AS WLE
CP: POR 1120L. Development of basic skills in listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing of Brazilian Portuguese.
POR 1120L Beginning Portuguese I Laboratory (1) AS WLE
CP: POR 1120. Concurrent enrollment with a lecture session is required, and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. S/U only. A laboratory designed to offer additional practice using various instructional technologies and media.
POR 1121 Beginning Portuguese II (4) AS WLE
PR: POR 1120 or equivalent. CP: POR 1121L. Continued development of basic skills in listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing of Brazilian Portuguese.
POR 1121L Beginning Portuguese II Laboratory (1) AS WLE
CP: POR 1121. Concurrent enrollment with a lecture session is required, and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. S/U only. A laboratory designed to offer additional practice using various instructional technologies and media.
POR 2200 Intermediate Portuguese I (3) AS WLE
POR 2200 builds upon the four language skills (speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing) introduced in POR 1120 and POR 1121.
POR 2201 Intermediate Portuguese II (3) AS WLE
For language students who intend to attain basic proficiency.
POS 2041 American National Government (3) AS POL
Analysis of basic principles and procedures of the American governmental system with emphasis on current issues and trends.
POS 2080 The American Political Tradition SS HP (3) AS POL
This course is an introductory survey of the historical developments and changes in American political institutions, processes, and thought.
POS 2112 State and Local Government and Politics (3) AS POL
Analysis of the structure and function of state and local governments, of the social and political influences that shape them, and of the dynamics of their administrative processes.
POS 3142 Introduction to Urban Politics and Government (3) AS POL
Governmental and political structures and processes as they function in urban areas, with special focus on municipalities and locally based public services.
POS 3145 Governing Metropolitan Areas (3) AS POL
Examines governmental units and interactions in metropolitan areas, proposals for changes in governance, and policy areas of area-wide concern, such as human services.
POS 3173 Southern Politics (3) AS POL
Examines changes in electoral politics in the South, and the role of interest groups and the state and federal government in facilitating change.
POS 3182 Florida Politics and Government (3) AS POL
A study of Florida political culture, political parties and elections, the legislative, executive, and judicial systems, and policy patterns.
POS 3273 Practical Politics (3) AS POL
PR: POS 2041 or POS 3453 or CI. Coordinated scholarly and practical activity through class lecture and supervised field work in local political parties and election campaigns.
POS 3283 Judicial Process and Politics (3) AS POL
The organization, development, and functioning of American court systems and the causes and consequences of judicial behavior from an empirical perspective.
POS 3453 Political Parties and Interest Groups (3) AS POL
Analysis and understanding of role, functions, structure, and composition of such, and their impact on American governmental institutions.
POS 3691 Introduction to Law and Politics (3) AS POL
Nature of law, legal process, relationship to political life of constitutional law, administrative law, the judicial process, and private law.
POS 3697 Environmental Law (3) AS POL
This course examines some of the major issues involving environmental law. Specially, the course provides a survey and analysis of statutes, both state and federal, regulating water, air, soil pollution, and resource conservation and recovery. The course will also address questions pertaining to problems of implementation, interpretation, enforcement, and development of environmental laws.
POS 3713 Empirical Political Analysis (3) AS POL
Fundamentals of empirical political inquiry: systematic data collection and quantitative analysis techniques. Laboratory exercises using the computer are required.
POS 3931 Selected Topics (3) AS POL
Selected topics in political science with course content based upon student demand and instructor's interest.
POS 4204 Political Behavior, Public Opinion, and Elections (3) AS POL
Analysis of economic and socio-psychological factors influencing mass and elite political behavior; voting behavior, public opinion, and political activism.
POS 4413 The American Presidency 6A (3) AS POL
The presidency as a political institution; analysis of powers; legislative, administrative, political, and foreign policy leadership; crisis management and decision making; White House staffing; limits on power.
POS 4424 The American Congress (3) AS POL
Organization, procedures, committee system, party leadership, relations with governmental and non-governmental organizations and agencies, oversight, decision-making processes, House/Senate comparisons.
POS 4614 Constitutional Law I (3) AS POL
PR: POS 2041. Leading social problems, principle institutions, and the scope of powers. Analysis of Supreme Court decisions, scholarly commentaries, and the writings of leading public figures.
POS 4624 Constitutional Law II (3) AS POL
PR: POS 2041. Analysis of Supreme Court decisions and scholarly commentaries on the constitutional rights of individuals.
POS 4693 Women and Law I (3) AS WST
Introduction to issues concerning the legal aspects of sex and sex-based discrimination as embodied in statutory and case law, focusing on constitutional and family law and reproductive freedom issues. May also be taken for credit in Women's Studies.
POS 4694 Women and Law II 6A MW (3) AS WST
PR: POS 4693 or CI. Legal position of women in American society and remedies available to challenge current laws and practices, with specific emphasis on employment and education issues as they relate to both women and men. May also be taken for credit in Women's Studies.
POS 4905 Independent Study (1-3) AS POL
PR: 3.0 average in Political Science and CI. S/U only. Specialized study determined by the student's needs and interests.
POS 4910 Individual Research (1-3) AS POL
PR: 3.0 average in Political Science and CI. Investigation of some aspect of political science culminating in the preparation of an original research paper.
POS 4936 Senior Seminar (3) AS POL
PR: Senior standing and CI. An opportunity to work with others in a seminar format, exploring specialized topics.
POS 4941 Field Work (3-15) AS POL
PR: 3.0 average in Political Science and CI. Opportunity for students to obtain practical experience as aides to agencies of government and political parties.
POS 4970 Honor Thesis (3) AS POL
PR: Admission to Honor option. Writing of honor thesis under direction of faculty members.
POS 5094 Issues in American National and State Government (3) AS POL
Selected topics of study in American government.
POS 5155 Issues in Urban Government and Politics (3) AS POL
Selected issues and topics in Urban Government and politics.
POS 5159 Urban Policy Analysis (3) AS PAD
GS. Examination of the organizational and administrative aspects of planning, program development, reporting and evaluation at the local level by state, regional, and other agencies.
POT 3003 Introduction to Political Theory (3) AS POL
Examines various kinds of theory used in political science for understanding political life: normative theory, empirical theory, historicism theory, analytical theory, and critical theory.
POT 3013 Classical Political Theory (3) AS POL
Analysis of basic ideas of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Thomas, and other leading pre-modern political philosophers.
POT 4054 Modern Political Theory (3) AS POL
Analysis of basic political ideas of Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, and other modern philosophers.
POT 4064 Contemporary Political Thought (3) AS POL
Examines various political views and political phenomena in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Diverse theoretical types and salient political phenomena will be presented.
POT 4109 Politics and Literature 6A LW (3) AS POL
Critical examination of the connections between politics and literature.
POT 4204 American Political Thought (3) AS POL
Examines political writings in the U.S. and responses to critical periods in history, beginning with the Founding Fathers, and culminating in recent contributions and understanding contemporary political problems and solutions.
POT 4661 The Politics of Identity, Difference and Inequality MW (3) AS POL
PR: POT 3003. An analysis of how relationships of social identity and difference become the basis of social, political and economic inequality in modern society. It incorporates both contemporary and classical discussions of inequality.
POT 4936 Selected Topics in Political Theory (3) AS POL
Selected topics or thinkers in political theory.
POT 5626 Issues in Political Philosophy and Law (3) AS POL
PR: Graduate or senior standing and CI. Selected topics in political philosophy and law.
PPE 4004 Personality (3) AS PSY
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Methods and findings of personality theories and an evaluation of constitutional, biosocial, and psychological determinants of personality.
PSB 4013C Physiological Psychology (3) AS PSY
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Gross neural and physiological components of behavior. Structure and function of the central nervous system and theory of brain functions.
PSY 2012 Psychology I SS (3) AS PSY
A broad survey of psychology for both majors and non-majors with special emphasis on the more applied areas of psychology (e.g., social psychology, abnormal psychology, personality, and developmental psychology.).
PSY 3022 Contemporary Problems in Psychology SS (3) AS PSY
The content of this course varies depending on the needs and interest of students and faculty. Offerings include in-depth coverage of specialized aspects of psychology applied to contemporary problems not studied in general introductory courses.
PSY 3044 Psychology II SS (3) AS PSY
PR: PSY 2012, psychology major or CI. Designed as an in-depth examination of the basic principles and concepts of psychological science. Extensive coverage will be given to the areas of learning, perception, physiological psychology, and cognition.
PSY 3213 Research Methods in Psychology (4) AS PSY
PR: PSY 2012 with a grade of C or better, or CI. This course considers the logic of experimental design, concept of control and the analysis of experimentally obtained data. the laboratory section provides experience applying the concepts discussed in lecture. Two lectures plus two-hour lab. May be taken concurrently with PSY 3044.
PSY 4205 Experimental Design and Analysis (3) AS PSY
PR: PSY 3213 with grade of C or better or CI. Detailed coverage of those research designs and statistical techniques having the greatest utility for research problems in psychology. Emphasis on topics from analysis of variance.
PSY 4604 History and Systems of Psychology (3) AS PSY
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. The historical roots of modern psychological theories, investigation of the various schools of psychology such as behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, psychoanalysis, and phenomenological psychology.
PSY 4913 Directed Study (1-3) AS PSY
PR: CI. S/U only. A maximum of 3 credits of either PSY 4913 or PSY 4970 may count toward the major. The student plans and conducts an individual research project or program of directed readings under the supervision of a faculty member.
PSY 4931 Selected Topics: Seminar (3) AS PSY
PR: Upper-level standing, psychology major and CI. Graduate-type seminar designed to provide the advanced undergraduate student with an in-depth understanding of a selected sub-area within psychology.
PSY 4932 Honors Seminar (3) AS PSY
PR: Admission to honors program in psychology and CI. May not count for major credit. The student, under supervision of a faculty member, will formalize, conduct, analyze, and report in writing a research project in psychology.
PSY 4933 Advanced Topics in Applied Behavior Analysis (4) AS PSY
PR: EXP 4404 and CLP 4414. Restricted to Psychology majors admitted to the Concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Advanced seminar in the effective and ethical application of behavior analysis to human problems. Includes theoretical and conceptual issues; assessment and treatment procedures; legal, ethical and socio-cultural issues.
PSY 4970 Honors Thesis (1-3) AS PSY
PR: Admission to honors program in psychology and CI. A maximum of 3 credits of either PSY 4913 or PSY 4970 may count toward the major. The student under supervision of a faculty member will formalize, conduct, analyze, and report in writing a research project in psychology.
PUP 4002 Public Policy (3) AS POL
Examines the formation and implementation of public policy in areas such as the economy, health, etc.
PUP 4203 Environmental Politics and Policy (3) AS POL
Examines the politics of environmental issues, formation and implementation of environmental policy.
PUP 4323 Women and Politics 6A MW (3) AS WST
An analysis of the impact of gender on power and influence in American society, and women's changing role in the political process. May also be taken for credit in Government.
PUP 5607 Public Policy and Health Care (3) AS POL
The study of health care policy as it relates to the policy process in the American setting.
PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations (3) AS COM
PR: MMC 2100 and MMC 3602. The underlying theory and professional practice of public relations within corporate and institutional structures and its vital role in society; ethical standards of practice, and relationships of the practice to the public media; public relations problem-solving process.
PUR 3500 Public Relations Research (3) AS COM
PR: MMC 2100 and MMC 3602. The theory and practice of quantitative and qualitative research methods as applicable to the study of public relations and public relations campaigns. Emphasis is on the scope of research methods available to public relations practitioners, evaluation of data and report writing.
PUR 4100 Writing For Public Relations (3) AS COM
PR: JOU 2100 and PUR 3000. Techniques for creating effective written public relations communications to achieve organizational goals, including news releases, proposal letters, broadcast scripts, and memos. Exercises based on case study scenarios.
PUR 4103 Public Relations Design and Production (3) AS COM
PR: MMC 2100 and MMC 3602. Theoretical and practical applications of design for public relations publications. Design software. Study of visual design, page architecture, typography, color and illustrations. Integration of design elements in the design of different types of public relations publications.
PUR 4401 Public Relations: Issues, Practices and Problems (3) AS COM
PR: PUR 3000. The theory of public relations practice and its application in the real world. the role of the public relations practitioner in business, government, and social institutions, and the nature of specialized areas of the practice. Identification of public issues, analysis of potential impact on organizations and development of strategies to deal with them successfully and responsibly. Communication techniques and trends.
PUR 4700 Public Relations Practicum (1) AS COM
PR: Senior standing and CI. For public relations sequence majors. S/U. Practical experience outside the classroom where the student works for academic credit under the supervision of a professional practitioner. Periodic written and oral reports to the faculty member coordinating the study.
PUR 4801 Advanced Public Relations (3) AS COM
PR: MMC 4420, PUR 4100, and PUR 4401. As final course in Public Relations sequence, it involves intensive study of counseling and problem-solving techniques used in professional practice. Analysis of case studies and preparation of complete Public Relations program. Extensive reading in the literature of contemporary practice.
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