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PHYS 4033 Quantum Mechanics I
(3 hours)
Introductory quantum mechanics. Solutions of the time-independent Schrodinger equation in three dimensions. Angular momentum and identical particles. Prerequisites: PHYS 3053 , MATH 3073 .
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PHYS 4043 Quantum Mechanics II
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Continuation of PHYS 4033 . Approximation techniques and selected topics in modern physics such as atomic, solid state, nuclear and particle physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 4033 .
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PHYS 4053 Introduction to Material Science
(3 hours)
Structure-properties relationships in functional materials. Topics include atoms and interatomic bonds; crystal structure; structural defects; mechanical properties; phase diagrams; electrical properties and energy band structure; thermal properties, magnetic properties, optical properties; surfaces and interfaces; and nanomaterials. Prerequisites: CHEM 1013 and either PHYS 3053 or CHEM 4023 .
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PHYS 4063 Electricity and Magnetism
(3 hours)
Study of static electric fields in free space and in matter, and the analogous treatment of magnetic fields, leading to a discussion of electromagnetic induction and Maxwell’s equations. Introduction to electromagnetic waves and radiation from moving charges. Prerequisite: PHYS 3053 .
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PHYS 4073 Electromagnetic Waves and Optics
(3 hours)
Electromagnetic radiation, interaction of electromagnetic waves with matter, interference, diffraction, black body radiation, lasers and geometrical optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 4063 .
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PHYS 4083 Introduction to Nanoscience
(3 hours)
Topics will vary, but may include quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, microscopy in nanotechnology, nanochemistry, electrons in nanomaterials, molecular electronics, basic nano structured materials, and applications. Prerequisite: PHYS 3053 or permission of department chair.
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PHYS 4093 Introduction to General Relativity
(3 hours)
A review of special relativity, Lorentz transformations, causality, and a survey of differential geometry and topology with the intention of applying these mathematics topics to curved spacetime. The course will continue on to cover metric theory, Einstein’s equation, solutions of Einstein’s equation, matter dynamics in curved spacetime, models of cosmology, and a brief description of compact objects (e.g., black holes and neutron stars). Prerequisites: PHYS 4003 and PHYS 4063 .
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PHYS 4102 Engineering Physics Project I
(2 hours)
The student, in consultation with a faculty advisor, selects a project or research topic that incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. An engineering design presentation describing the project and proposing a solution must be submitted prior to completion of this course. Prerequisite: Senior standing in engineering physics or permission of physics chair.
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PHYS 4201 Engineering Physics Project II
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Continuation of PHYS 4102 . The plan of action developed in PHYS 4102 is executed, and a final report is submitted prior to completion of this course. Prerequisite: PHYS 4102 .
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PHYS 4503 Solid State Physics
(3 hours)
Crystal structure, Brillouin zones, crystal binding, imperfections in crystals, phonons, free electron Fermi gas, Wiedemann-Franz law, nearly free electrons, Bloch functions, Kronig-Penney model, concept of band gap, semiconductors and super-conductors, and magnetic materials. Prerequisite: PHYS 2073 .
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PHYS 4523 Fundamentals of Photonics
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Classical and quantum description of light. Beam optics, photon optics, statistical optics, lasers, photon sources and detectors and nonlinear optics. Prerequisites: PHYS 4063 , PHYS 3053 .
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PHYS 4563 Astrophysics
(3 hours)
Investigates the physics of stellar evolution and cosmology. Particular attention will be paid to models of stellar life cycles including energy production and stellar nucleosynthesis, models of stellar corpses and supernovae, the Big Bang model and cosmic nucleosynthesis. Prerequisites: PHYS 3053 , MATH 3073 .
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PHYS 4861-3 Special Topics
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PHYS 4871-3 Research and Physics Literature
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Individual or group studies on special topics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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PHYS 4971-3 Undergraduate Research
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Individual research projects under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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PHYS 4981-3 Senior Thesis
(1-3 hours)
Capstone individual research project to develop, advance and describe a system of current interest in physics. Coordinated by a physics faculty member. Thesis includes written and oral presentations of the completed work. Typically taken as 3 credits total over two semesters. Prerequisite: Senior standing in Physics (B.S. or B.A.) and permission of instructor.
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PHYS 4991-3 Independent Study
(1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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PHYS 5003 Advanced Classical Mechanics
(3 hours)
Covers elementary principles, variational principles and Lagrange’s equations, two-body central problems, symmetries and conservation, and rigid body dynamics, the Hamiltonian equations of motion, Canonical transformation, Hamilton-Jacobi theory and introduction to nonlinear dynamics and chaos. Prerequisite: PHYS 4003 or equivalent.
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PHYS 5043 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
(3 hours)
Postulates of quantum mechanics. The Schrödinger, Heisenberg, and interaction pictures. Theory of angular momentum. Symmetries: parity, reflection, lattice transformation, time-reversal. Prerequisite: PHYS 4043 or equivalent.
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PHYS 5063 Electromagnetic Theory
(3 hours)
Maxwell’s theory of electromagnetism. Boundary value problems in electrostatics, multipole moments, theory of dielectrics, magnetostatics, macroscopic electromagnetism. Prerequisite: PHYS 4063 or equivalent.
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PHYS 5083 Statistical Mechanics
(3 hours)
Review of basic statistical mechanics: harmonic oscillator, Bose and Fermi gases interacting classical gas. Basic phenomenology of phase transitions, Ising model, exact solutions, mean-field theory. Thermal shape fluctuations of polymers and membranes. Dynamics of thermal fluctuations: detailed balance, Langevin equation for harmonic oscillator, diffusion, Monte Carlo calculations. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
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POL 2023 European Politics International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two
Introduces the parliamentary governments of the developed economies of Western Europe. Treats the rise and fall of twentieth century fascism and communism as backdrop to the democratic experiments now going on in the European Union and in the post-communist transition economies of Central Europe.
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POL 2033 World Politics in the 21st Century International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two
Overview of the main theoretical perspectives that contribute to the understanding of world politics. Concrete case studies of global and regional conflict (Cold War, Israeli-Palestinian Dispute), transnational actors (international terrorist groups, MNCs, NGOs, and IGOs), international political economy and institutions, environmental issues and management.
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POL 2043 Politics and Culture of China International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two CDGS
China’s political culture, ideology, and institutions in the 20th century. Emphasis on the importance of the 1949 Revolution in contemporary China.
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POL 2053 Governing Ideas in America American Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two
The ideas and social forces that have shaped major periods of political change in America and their impact on governing institutions and public policy.
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POL 2073 Law and Society Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours) Block Two
Introduces the study of law and its relation to other social institutions and processes. Examination of the character and functioning of the American legal system.
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POL 2083 Western Political Thought I Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours) Block Two CDGS
The political theory of pagan antiquity in Greece and Rome, focusing on Plato and Aristotle along with other writers. Attention to the role of Christianity in the evolution of Western political ideas. Same as PHIL 2083 .
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POL 2093 Western Political Thought II Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours) Block Two
How Western modernity arose in 16th-19th centuries. Pursues changes in the idea of the individual and of the political community from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment and from the democratic revolutions to the rise of industrial societies. Same as PHIL 2093 .
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POL 2103 Global Threats to American Security International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two
The international security environment in the post-Cold War world. Conditions (such as failed states, Islamic extremism, remnants of Cold War rivalries) that spawn threats to U.S. security. Considers approaches to counterterrorism, the control of weapons of mass destruction, environmental security, and protection of critical infrastructure against cyber-warfare.
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POL 2153 Women and Democracy on Film Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours) Block One
Examines how democracy affects questions of authority and freedom that arise between women and men, as interpreted through film and the classics of political thought. Same as WS 2153 /FLM 2163 .
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POL 2243 Dictatorship and Democracy International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two
Examines a basic question of political life: Why do democracies prevail in some countries and dictatorships in others? The course asks three questions: (1) Why did democracies emerge across Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? (2) Why did some of those regimes degenerate into dictatorships during the Interwar period? (3) Do the causal factors that account for these episodes in European history also explain regime dynamics in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East?
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POL 2303 Understanding World Affairs International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block II
Offers an overview of what everyone should know about the fundamental forces that are reshaping the world. It analyzes the role the British and U.S. world orders played during the 19th and 20th centuries in creating international peace, security and prosperity. It also offers analytic focus on the key forces shaping human security including artificial intelligence, environmental crises, and the genetic revolution.
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POL 2333 Introduction to Comparative Politics International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two CDGS
Surveys the subfield of political science known as comparative politics, which focuses on the domestic politics of countries other than the United States. The course is a broad overview that examines the rise of the European states, the extension of the global economy to the non-European world, and politics in contemporary post-colonial societies.
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POL 2363 Understanding American Politics American Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two
Introduces students to the institutions that govern American political life as well as the approaches and perspectives that political scientists use to evaluate the political system of the United States. Topics include the legislature, the presidency, the judiciary, civil liberties, civil rights, public opinion, and interest groups.
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POL 2383 India at Home and Abroad International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two CDGS
An overview of the domestic affairs and external policies of modern India, the only state likely capable of balancing China in Asia and potentially the most significant U.S. partner in the Asia-Pacific in the 21st Century. The first half of the course will examine Indian nationalism, leadership, domestic institutions, democracy, and development.
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POL 2393 Politics of the Global Commons International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two
Examines contemporary governance issues and policy pertaining to the environment, ecosystems,oceans, outer space, and the poles - spaces that constitute the global commons. How are problems at the global commons likely to affect human wellbeing and security? Same as LAWU 2393 .
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POL 2663 Russia Today International Political Studies
(3 hours) Block Two CDGS
Review of the Soviet Union under Gorbachev and highlights of the rapid change in politics, economics, and culture of its major successor state, Russia. Same as HIST 2663 .
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POL 2993 Independent Study Political Science: Other Subdiscipline
(3 hours)
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POL 3003 Congress and the Presidency American Political Studies
(3 hours)
The institutional development and evolving relationships that characterize the legislative and executive branches of American government.
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POL 3013 Political Sociology Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours)
How politics affects society, and how society affects politics. Topics include the relations of social structure, political parties, social movement, and social change in the U.S. and other contemporary societies. Prerequisite: SOC 1033 or permission of instructor. Same as SOC 3013 .
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POL 3023 Politics of the Judicial System American Political Studies
(3 hours)
Examines the organization, function, and power of the judiciary in American politics. Begins by considering the degree to which judges, especially those of the U.S. Supreme Court, play policymaking roles.
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POL 3033 American Politics and Film American Political Studies
(3 hours)
The purpose of this course is to consider the role popular American films have played in the creation, maintenance, and subversion of America’s public myths. Same as FLM 3033 .
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POL 3043 American Political Thought Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours)
Political theories from the Revolutionary, Civil War, Progressive, New Deal, and contemporary periods are examined in their institutional, cultural, and social contexts.
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POL 3053 American Foreign Policy American Political Studies
(3 hours)
The process of formulating U.S. foreign policy, with emphasis on the roles of President and Congress and on the functioning of the Department of State and the National Security Council. Concludes with an analysis of the major global issues confronting America.
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POL 3073 Politics and Culture of India International Political Studies
(3 hours) CDGS
This course focuses on the broad facets of India’s experience in implementing a constitutional democracy, promoting economic growth and development, ensuring social justice, enhancing national security, and building a pan Indian identity in the context of a multi-religious, multi-linguistic, and multi-ethnic society.
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POL 3143 Liberalism and Democracy Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours)
The evolution of liberal political philosophy in the 19th and 20th centuries, with emphasis on the tensions between liberty and equality in economic and political life. Same as PHIL 3243 .
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POL 3183 Issues in European Political Development International Political Studies
(3 hours)
Concentration on the history, politics, and culture of a single European country, e.g. France, or a group of European countries. Considers also the connections to the European Union, globalization, relations with the United States, changing regional identities, and evolving norms.
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POL 3213 American Political Parties and Ideologies American Political Studies
(3 hours)
Examines the origins, evolution, and significance of political parties and ideologies in the American political system.
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POL 3223 Politics of Administration American Political Studies
(3 hours)
Examines the role administrators play in formulating as well as implementing public policy. Considers how citizens in a limited democracy can control those who implement the law and, thereby, wield the power of the state.
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POL 3243 Environmentalism Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours)
Explores the classics in the development of an environmental consciousness. Readings include works by Thoreau, Muir, Olmstead, Leopold, Carson, and Naess. Discussion of environmental public politics, focusing on costs and benefits, and externalities. Students will write policy papers, culminating in a presentation to the class.
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POL 3263 African Politics International Political Studies
(3 hours) CDGS
This course offers a broad survey of African politics. Specifically, it investigates: the causes and effects of corruption in many African countries; African state building trajectories; efforts to achieve democracy throughout Africa; why transformative economic development has been elusive; why ethnicity has proven to be a salient identity for political mobilization; and the AIDS epidemic present in parts of the continent.
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POL 3273 Chinese Politics International Political Studies
(3 hours)
This course focuses on the evolution of the Chinese political system since 1949. It analyzes the nature and causes of the Communist Revolution, the process and problems of socialist transformation, and the social, political, and economic changes that have occurred in the post-Mao period.
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POL 3293 Inequalities in American Democracy American Political Studies
(3 hours) CDGS
Explores the causes and consequences of various forms of inequality that pervade American life. Students will read and discuss a small but important sampling of the cutting edge research driving debates over inequality, including inquires into the enduring legacies of race, gender and socioeconomic class.
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POL 3303 State Building and Political Development International Political Studies
(3 hours)
The rise of the modern, sovereign state is one of the most important political developments in the past 500 years. The modern state has reordered the way territory is claimed; military power is organized; economic activity is regulated; and individuals conceive of their identities. To better understand the modern state, we will investigate how modern states developed initially in Western Europe and how state building trajectories have differed in Latin America, Africa, and East Asia.
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POL 3343 Civil Liberties in the United States American Political Studies
(3 hours)
Legal scholarship and U.S. Supreme Court case law concerning the relationship of the individual to the government. Emphasis on the Bill of Rights and the provisions of the 14th amendment.
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POL 3353 Politics and Culture of Japan International Political Studies
(3 hours)
The cultural experience of the Japanese in war, economic prosperity, and political stalemate as revealed in texts and film. Considers Japan’s developmental state, its foreign relations, its status as the no. 2 economic power, and its role in Asia and the world.
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POl 3373 Interests, Identities, & Money in U.S. Politics American Political Studies
(3 hours)
This course explores American pluralism, or the group-centered approach to understanding political activity. Students will read both classic and contemporary literature on American interest groups to better understand how groups compete, cooperate, and raise and spend money to accomplish their political objectives.
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POL 3463 Constitutional Law American Political Studies
(3 hours)
Legal scholarship and U.S. Supreme Court case law concerning our system of separated and divided powers. Begins with an examination of American jurisprudence and theories of judicial review.
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POL 3603 International Human Rights Atrocities: Politics, Law and Justice International Political Studies
(3 hours) CDGS
Focuses upon the core crimes of international law (aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide), important developments in international criminal justice (including the Nuremberg Trials and the creation of the International Criminal Court), and alternatives to criminal tribunals such as the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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POL 3973 Seminar Political Science: Other Subdiscipline
(3 hours)
Independent reading, and research projects undertaken with permission of instructor.
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POL 4023 Russian Foreign Policy International Political Studies
(3 hours)
The foreign policy of the Russian Federation, against the background of the Tsarist and Soviet periods. Special attention to the processes by which foreign policy decisions are made and the role of ideas in shaping policy.
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POL 4033 Seminar in the History of Political Thought Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours)
Consideration of a single author, the political thought of a particular time and place, or a theme or school of thought. For seniors majoring in history, political science, or philosophy, or pursuing a certificate in political philosophy. Same as HIST 4033 , PHIL 4003 .
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POL 4053 Politics and Culture of Russia International Political Studies
(3 hours)
The ideology, political and social structures, and policies of Russia are examined in the context of the Communist revolution and imperial collapse and the subsequent breakup of the Soviet Union.
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POL 4063 Philosophy of Law Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours)
Major alternative theories of the nature of law and legal systems and possible synthesis, with emphasis on selected principal writings of such philosophers as Hart, Kelsen, R.M. Dworkin, Ross, Fuller, and Raz. Topics include the nature of norms, the relation between law and morality studies, and issues in theory of adjudication. Same as PHIL 4063 .
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POL 4073 The American Presidency American Political Studies
(3 hours)
Examines the foundations of presidential power, traces the historical development of the institution, applies and evaluates various scholarly approaches to understanding the American presidency.
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POL 4083 The Politics of Natural Resource Wealth International Political Studies
(3 hours)
A “resource curse” arguably plagues countries with abundant natural resource wealth. These negative consequences include low levels of economic development; feeble institutional structures; authoritarian regimes; and political instability and civil war. This course seeks to understand if a resource curse indeed exists.
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POL 4093 American National Security Policy American Political Studies
(3 hours)
Analysis of the formulation and conduct of the over-all defense and security policy of the United States, with special attention to defense budgeting and to the intelligence community. Consideration of America’s security interests in major regions of the world.
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POL 4133 Corruption and Government Reform International Political Studies
(3 hours)
Explores why some countries feature civil service administrations staffed by qualified experts who act within the law, whereas other countries have bureaucracies whose agents use their positions for their personal gain. Surveys efforts to institute merit-based reforms in the United States, Europe, and the developing world.
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POL 4503 Topics in International Studies International Political Studies
(3 hours)
Exploration in depth of an issue in contemporary international relations or comparative politics. Topics vary.
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POL 4513 Topics in Public Affairs Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours)
Exploration in depth of issues in public affairs. Topics vary.
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POL 4523 Topics in Law and Society Political and Legal Theory
(3 hours)
Joint student and faculty exploration of a substantive topic in contemporary law and society. The topic itself changes from one semester to another.
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POL 4593-8 Internship Political Science: Other Subdiscipline
(3-8 hours)
Juniors and seniors in internship programs under the direction and with the permission of the faculty.
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POL 4973 Senior Project Political Science: Other Subdiscipline
(3 hours)
The capstone to the major. Under the leadership of the seminar instructor, each student will do a thesis under the supervision of one of the faculty.
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POL 4991-4 Independent Study Political Science: Other Subdiscipline
(1-4 hours)
Study abroad, independent reading, and research projects undertaken with permission of instructor.
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PORT 1004 Beginning Portuguese I
(4 hours)
Acquisition of basic communicative competence, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural skills. Strategies for functioning in situations at a level of appropriate to novice learners. Prerequisite: No previous training or experience in Portuguese, or departmental approval through placement.
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PORT 1014 Beginning Portuguese II
(4 hours)
Acquisition of basic communicative competence, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural skills. Strategies for functioning in situations at a level appropriate to novice learners. Study of grammar as aid to communications. Prerequisite: Grade of C of higher in PORT 1004 or its equivalent, or departmental approval through placement.
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PORT 2003 Intermediate Portuguese I
(3 hours)
Increases learners’ ability to use the language in a wider range of situations and with greater accuracy. Increased use of authentic materials. Study of grammar as aid to communication. Prerequisite: Grade of C of higher in PORT 1014 or its equivalent, or departmental approval through placement.
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PORT 2013 Intermediate Portuguese II
(3 hours)
Increases learners’ ability to use the language in a wider range of situations and with greater accuracy. Increased use of authentic materials. Study of grammar as aid to communication. Prerequisite: Grade of C of higher in PORT 2003 or its equivalent, or departmental approval through placement.
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PORT 3463 Business Portuguese
(3 hours)
Acquisition of basic practical tools and cultural knowledge necessary for success in the business world of Portuguese-speaking countries. Prerequisite: PORT 2013 or its equivalent, departmental approval through placement, or permission of instructor.
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PSY 2023 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
(3 hours)
Provides a foundation in probability theory and statistical analysis of social science data. Emphasis on what various statistics do, when they might be useful, and how to compute the results. A balance between procedural and conceptual understanding is presented.
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PSY 2053 Psychology of Work
(3 hours) Block Two
Takes an in-depth approach to studying some of the major aspects of workplace psychology (e.g., selection of employees, assessment of individual differences, leadership, job attitudes), including an examination of the context in which these phenomena occur (e.g., legal issues and broader societal concerns such as fairness and equal access).
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PSY 2083 Psychology of Trauma
(3 hours) Block Two CDGS
Examination of multidisciplinary research regarding the nature and prevalence of trauma, the history of trauma studies (including impact of the women’s movement), theoretical models of the impact of trauma reactions, and the nature and course of the psychological impact of trauma. Same as WS 2083 .
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PSY 2143 Psychology of Advertising
(3 hours) Block Two
An examination of the psychological principles and theories applied to advertising and consumer behavior. Topics include: sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation, personality, attitudes and persuasion, and decision-making.
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PSY 2153 Applied Sport Psychology
(3 hours) Block Three
Applied Sport Psychology (ASP) uses theory and research to help individuals achieve optimal mental health and improve performance. This course provides an overview of the research, methodology, and mental skills associated with ASP, and facilitates understanding of how participation in sport and exercise affects psychological development, health, and well-being.
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PSY 2253 Foundations of Psychology
(3 hours)
Provides an overview of psychological theory and research on brain-behavior relations, motivation, learning, sensation and perception, memory, social behavior, intelligence, personality, and psychopathology.
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PSY 2273 Critical Thinking in Psychology
(3 hours) Block Two
Application of critical thinking skills to distinguish psychological science from pseudoscience. Topics such as relativism versus realism, valid and invalid argument forms, scientific method, and the error prone ways of human judgment are reviewed and then applied to current issues in psychology.
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PSY 2303 Global Health and Society: Ghana
(3 hours) Block Two
An introductory course addressing issues of global health, specifically focused on the history and current state of health and health care in the developing country of Ghana. Students will travel to Ghana and site visits to health care agencies and facilities will complement and inform lectures and readings.
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PSY 3013 Research Methods
(3 hours)
Introduction to principles of scientific research in the social sciences. All stages of the research process (from selecting of the topic to the presentation of results) are discussed. Experience with experimental and correlational methods is provided. Prerequisite: PSY 2023 with a grade of B or higher.
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PSY 3023 Assessment of Individual Differences
(3 hours)
Introduction to psychometric theory and practice, with application to the evaluation and use of tests in psychological assessment. Experiential exercises provide basic skills in estimating and evaluating the reliability and validity of tests. Prerequisite: PSY 2023 with a grade of B or higher.
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PSY 3033 Abnormal Psychology
(3 hours)
Overview of mental disorders with interpretation from dynamic, biological, and behavioral perspectives. Current research findings are presented as they apply to etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
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PSY 3053 Social Psychology
(3 hours) CDGS
Systematic overview of experimental studies of the effects of social interaction on attitudes and behavior.
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PSY 3063 Developmental Psychology
(3 hours)
Examines significant issues in the study of developmental change in human behavior. Emphasizes understanding of how human beings grow physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially during infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Prerequisite: PSY 2253 with a grade of C or higher.
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PSY 3073 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
(3 hours)
An examination of psychological techniques, principles, and theories applied to the study of individuals and groups within organizations. Topics include personnel selection, evaluation, performance, training, motivation, and leadership.
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PSY 3083 Clinical Psychology and Behavior Change
(3 hours)
Examination of psychological principles as a basis for effective intervention in human problems. Introduction to the roles and functions of professional psychologists in mental health, medical, educational, and community settings; theories and techniques of psychological interviewing and evaluation; and development of change programs for child and adult behavior problems.
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PSY 3991-3 Independent Study
(1-3 hours)
Supervised research with a faculty member or directed readings on a topic selected by the student in conjunction with a faculty member.
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PSY 4003 Theories of Personality
(3 hours)
Examines the major issues and methodological approaches to the study of personality, with emphasis on the biological and social factors that contribute to enduring tendencies and change.
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PSY 4013 History of Psychology
(3 hours)
A survey and critical analysis of the philosophical, social, and scientific foundations of psychological thought from ancient times to the present.
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PSY 4023 Psychology of Women
(3 hours) CDGS
Introduces students to prominent theories and empirical evidence regarding the psychology of women with a focus on how gender influences development and behaviors from a variety of perspectives. Same as WS 4023 .
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PSY 4033 Cognitive Psychology
(3 hours)
Examines cognitive processes involved in human perception, memory, thinking, and learning, with a focus on theories and research on human information processing. Prerequisite: PSY 3013 with a grade of C or higher.
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PSY 4063 Psychology of Diversity
(3 hours) CDGS
Provides an overview of many of the psychological and social issues facing marginalized and majority groups in the United States. Applies psychological theories and principles to understand the role of culture in human social behavior within a variety of contexts. Same as WS 4063 .
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