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PHY 207 - Intermediate Physics III Credits: 3
Introduction to rotational motion, oscillations and wave motion, fluid physics, and heat and thermodynamics. Newton’s laws for rotation of solid objects are investigated. Matter waves are studied with applications to the science of sound. Study of incompressible fluids in equilibrium extends Newtonian mechanics to more complex systems. Concludes with a study of heat, temperature, the kinetic theory of gases, and the laws of thermodynamics. Three periods lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 205 (or its equivalent) and MAT 211
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PHY 221 - Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: 5
An introductory study of the laws of Mechanics. Topics covered include: Kinematics; Newton’s laws; Energy: The Work-energy theorem, Potential Energy, Power, conservation of Energy; Momentum: Center of Mass, Collisions, Momentum Conservation; Rotational Dynamics; Fluids; Oscillations (Simple Harmonic Oscillator) and Waves. Four hours lecture/two hours lab/week.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 211 (may be taken concurrently)
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PHY 222 - Fundamentals of Physics II Credits: 5
Second course in a required series for physics majors. An introductory study of electricity and magnetism. Topics covered include: electric force, E-field, Gauss’ law, E-potential; currents and circuits, capacitors, RC circuits; magnetic fields, inductance; AC circuits; EM waves; interference and diffraction of light; geometrical optics: Snell’s law, refracting lenses, mirrors. Four hours lecture/two hours lab/week.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 211 (may be taken concurrently) and PHY 221 (may be taken concurrently)
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PHY 301 - Mathematical and Numerical Techniques in the Sciences Credits: 4
Introduces common mathematical and computational tools used extensively in the undergraduate physics curriculum, including: linear algebra; vector analysis; Fourier series; differential and partial differential equations and their solutions; numerical integration and solutions to ordinary and partial differential equations; and Introduction to chaos. Four hours lecture/four hours lab/week.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 221 and PHY 222 and MAT 322 (may be taken concurrently)
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PHY 311 - Quantum I Credits: 4
First of two courses aimed at providing students with a solid grounding in quantum mechanics. Follows a historical approach to the development of QM at the beginning of the 20th century. Topics include: Blackbody Radiation: classical and Plank’s law; waves as particles: photoelectric effect, particle nature of wave; particles as waves: electron diffraction, deBroglie’s relation; Bohr model; Schrodinger’s equation and simple potentials, including tunneling; Nuclear physics and nuclear decays; fission and fusion reaction; Overview of elementary particles. Three hours lecture/week, two hours lab/biweekly. Recommended co-requisite for physics and applied physics majors: PHY 301
Prerequisite(s): PHY 221 and PHY 222 and MAT 322 (may be taken concurrently)
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PHY 321 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 4
First of two courses aimed at providing a solid grounding in electricity and magnetism. Topics include: electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’ law, electric potential, energy and conductors. Electric fields in matter; magnetostatics: Lorentz force, Biot-Savart law, magnetic fields in matter; Maxwell’s equations; radiation by charges. Three hours lecture/week, two hours lab/biweekly. Recommended co-requisite for physics majors: PHY 331 .
Prerequisite(s): PHY 221 and PHY 222 and (PHY 301 with minimum grade of C or ELEC 310 with minimum grade of C)
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PHY 325 - Semiconductor Devices Credits: 4
Lecture/Lab course covers modern topics in Solid State Physics with an emphasis on semiconductor devices and device fabrication. Topics covered include the free electron gas, carrier modeling, the band model, pn-junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors and optoelectronic devices. The techniques for fabricating and characterizing semiconductor devices are also covered in both the lecture and the laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): (PHY 311 and MAT 322 ) or (CHM 363 and PHY 461 ) or permission of instructor
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PHY 331 - Mechanics I Credits: 4
First of two courses aimed at providing students with a solid grounding in classical mechanics. Topics include: rotational dynamics: angular variables in 3d, =I, fixed and CM axis dynamics, angular momentum, moments of Inertia, rotational kinetic energy; simple harmonic oscillator including driven and driven-damped oscillators; resonance and chaos; central force motion, planetary orbits, Kepler’s laws; non-inertial coordinate system including the Coriolis force; and special relativity (SR): Invariant interval, 4-vectors, 4-velocity, energy-momentum 4-vector, Lorentz transforms, SR paradoxes. Three hours of lecture/week, two hours lab/biweekly.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 221 and PHY 222 and PHY 301 (may be taken concurrently) and MAT 322 (may be taken concurrently)
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PHY 341 - Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics Credits: 4
Covers the traditional approach to thermodynamics as well as a more fundamental introduction to the subject using statistical mechanics. Topics include: ideal gases, equation of state; 1st Law, various thermo processes calculation of work; 2nd Law Cycles, engines and refrigerators. Reversible and irreversible processes; thermodynamic potentials; kinetic theory; statistical thermo: micro and macro states, entropy, quantum description of the ideal gas; heat capacities, paramagnetism; Boltzmann statistics; quantum statistics. Three hours lecture/week, two hours lab/biweekly.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 221 and PHY 222 and PHY 301 (may be taken concurrently)
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PHY 355 - Electronics Credits: 4
Provides an introduction to electronics with an emphasis on practical knowledge required for modern experimental work. Topics include: electrical quantities and their measurement; linear components and circuit theory; diodes and simple transistors, FET circuits; signal conditioning with Op-amps; Instrumentation amplifiers; transducers: e.g. PIN photodiodes; regulated power supplies; other analog integrated circuits ( e.g. multipliers); and A/D conversion and computer interfacing: microcontrollers. Three hours lecture, two hours lab/week.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 222 and MAT 212
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PHY 390 - Internship Physics I Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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PHY 393 - Selected Topics in Physics Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PHY 395 - Internship II Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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PHY 397 - Intro to Research Credits: 3
Students of junior or senior status engage in a research project under the supervision of a faculty member of the Physics department. Credit hours are to be arranged between the student and the research supervisor, according to the amount of work required by the research project.
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PHY 398 - Research II Credits: 3
Students of senior status engage in a research project under the supervision of a faculty member of the Physics department. Credit hours are to be arranged between the student and the research supervisor, according to the amount of work required by the research project.
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PHY 399 - Independent Study in Physics Credits: 3
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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PHY 411 - Quantum II Credits: 3
Introduction to physical concepts and mathematical formulations of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Enables a detailed study of the Schrodinger Equation and its properties. The Schrodinger Equation is solved exactly for the particle in a square well potential, the simple harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. Both perturbation theory and variational calculation are developed as methods for handling more complicated systems. Spin is introduced as an ad hoc concept and the properties of simple magnetic systems studied. Heavy emphasis on applications to simple systems. Three periods lecture/week.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 311 and MAT 318 and MAT 322 (may be taken concurrently)
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 421 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credits: 3
A continuation of Electricity and Magnetism I, treating some of the same topics but with an increased sophistication. Provides a solid foundation in one of the core subjects of the discipline. Topics include: electrodynamics and Maxwell’ s equations; conservation laws; electromagnetic waves and relativistic electrodynamics; electromagnetic waves; potentials and fields of moving charges; radiation by moving charges; special relativistic treatment of electrodynamics; electromagnetic radiation by a point charge.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 321 and MAT 322
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 431 - Mechanics II Credits: 3
Intermediate course in the treatment of Newton’s laws of motion, vector analysis, and rectilinear and curvilinear motion in a plane, as well as study in areas of statics and dynamics, including concurrent and non-concurrent forces, movements and torques, energy, rotational motion, moments of inertia and oscillatory motion. Three periods of lecture/week.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 331 and MAT 213 and MAT 318 and MAT 322 (may be taken concurrently)
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 450 - Quantum Materials Credits: 4
Lecture/lab course covers material topics in modern solid state physics with an emphasis on applications to nanotechnology. Topics covered include carbon nanotubes, organic conductors and semiconductors, photonic crystals and microfluidies. Topics in Biological and self-assembled systems including, biomolecular motors, motor proteins and the organic-to silicone interface are also covered. Techniques for manipulating and characterizing materials at the nanoscale are also covered in both the lecture and the laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): (PHY 311 and MAT 322 ) or (CHM 363 and PHY 461 ) or permission of instructor
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 461 - Mathematical Physics Credits: 3
Introduces some of the many mathematical concepts used routinely by theoretical physicists. Specific topics are left to the discretion of the instructor but can include such subjects as elements of differential geometry, complex analysis, or methods for solving integral and differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 301
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 471 - Computational Physics Credits: 4
Introduces the use of sophisticated numerical techniques to solve physical problems. Topics include: approximation methods; numerical integration; ordinary and partial differential equations; random processes; spectral analysis; and Monte Carlo methods.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 301 and CSC 110 and MAT 322
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 481 - Atoms and Photons Credits: 3
Investigates the structure of matter at the atomic level, the free photon field and their mutual interaction. Possible topics are: hydrogen atom review; generalized angular momentum theory; radial wave functions and self-consistent field solutions; coupling schemes and atomic eigenstates; general excitation and decay dynamics; quantization of the free EM field; coherent and incoherent states of the photon field; atom-photon interaction terms, gauge representations; 1st order process: e.g. absorption and emission; and higher order processes: e.g. 2-photon decay.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 301 and PHY 311 and PHY 321
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 485 - Optics Credits: 4
Both geometrical and physical optics and applications. Optical instruments, wave propagation, interference diffraction, polarization, and atomic molecular spectra are studied. Spectrascopes, spectrometers, polariscopes, photometers, and interferometers are some of the instruments used. Three periods lecture and two periods lab/week.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 213 and MAT 318 and MAT 322 and PHY 321
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 491 - Selected Topics in Physics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 493 - Selected Topics in Physics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PHY 495 - Independent Study in Physics Credits: 2
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
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PLS 100 - U.S. Government and Politics Credits: 3
Foundation for understanding the philosophical heritage, constitutional principles, civil rights and liberties, and the formal and informal institutions that form the U.S. government. Focus on political factors and dynamics of democracy, the Constitution, political parties, interest groups, the media, elections, and the branches of U.S. government.
Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - S
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PLS 141 - World Politics Credits: 3
Deals with the nation state, international institutions, global issues and the international political system in a contemporary context. Attention given to the formulation and execution of foreign policy; political, economic, military and cultural interactions among states; and the organization and maintenance of the international community.
Category: Interconnections - G
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PLS 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Category: Cat D - Polit, Eco and Geo Sci
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PLS 201 - Foundations of Political Science: Concepts and Critical Analysis Credits: 3
Examines the philosophical foundation of the discipline of political science. Examines the theoretical foundations of contemporary political regimes. Introduces political science theories and theory building. Introduces students to the tools to conduct critical literature reviews, access professional-level information, assess political arguments using systematic logical analysis, and use the analytical tools to develop independent research.
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PLS 202 - Applications in Public Affairs Credits: 3
The objectives of this course are to provide students with the opportunity to develop information literacy, to develop the ability to properly apply information to answer open-ended and/or controversial questions, to organize that information in such a way that convincingly answers open-ended or controversial questions, to develop oral communication skills so as to gain confidence and rhetorical power when delivering a speech or engaging in vigorous deliberation. An additional set of objectives of the course are to facilitate the professionalization of students through career counseling, creation of resumes, post-college planning, among others.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279
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PLS 231 - State and Local Government Credits: 3
Study of the organization and functions of government at the state, county, township, and city levels. State-local and national-local relations are stressed.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of Instructor
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PLS 251 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credits: 3
Cross-national study of the principles, forms, and functions of democratic, fascist, and communist governments. Political parties and electoral systems, legislative representation, federalism, constitutional order, bureaucracy, and dictatorship are examined in the functional and comparative manner.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of Instructor
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PLS 271 - Introduction to Public Administration Credits: 3
Basic introductory course in field of management in governmental offices. Includes organization of executive offices, controls over administration, budgeting and personnel procedures and methods to achieve administrative objectives.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 291 - Contemporary Issues Credits: 3
Focuses on political or policy issues. Covers background of the issues, current developments, and prospects for change. Topics vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 300 - Advanced American Government and Public Policy Credits: 3
In-depth description of the structure, functions, and public policy making involvement of U.S. governmental institutions. Focuses on legislative, executive, administrative, and judicial institutions and process, the impact of interest groups, political parties, public opinion, and federalism. Examines the policy-making process, both in general and with reference to specific types of public policies.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279
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PLS 301 - Political Science Research Methods Credits: 3
Evaluates the process of research in political science, focusing on research design; discusses ethical issues in research; trains students in techniques of data collection and processing; provides computer-based training in quantitative analysis and interpretation of statistics.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 202 or PLS 201 or PLS 271
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PLS 302 - Public Policy Analysis Credits: 3
Examines the policy making process(es) and implications for the conduct of policy analysis. Reviews the policy implementation process(es) and implications for the conduct of policy analysis. Focuses upon specific quantitative and qualitative policy analysis/program evaluation techniques.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 301
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PLS 307 - Applied Research in Political Science Credits: 1-3
This course provides Political Science majors with the opportunity to engage in an independent research project. The topic chosen with the consultation of a department faculty member. Each credit should reflect a minimum of 40 hours of research. Students are expected to present their research finding in writing and orally in an appropriate professional setting.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 301 or permission of instructor.
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PLS 311 - The Legislative Process Credits: 3
Analyzes the powers and rules of legislatures and legislators in modern democracies with special reference to the American Congress. Emphasis placed on the decision-making process, including internal and external pressures upon legislators.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 312 - The American Presidency Credits: 3
Analyzes the structure and functions of the American institutionalized presidency, including an examination of the power and roles of the president and the decision-making process.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 313 - The Judicial Process Credits: 3
Describes the operation of the federal and state court systems; evaluates the processing of cases; examines the mechanisms of judicial recruitment; discusses the impact of decisions on the political process.
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PLS 321 - Public Opinion and Political Media Credits: 3
Deals with the nature of public opinion and its role in the political process. Explores how the American political system operates in an age of mass communication, how citizens and politicians are affected by the media, and how the media influences the political process.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 322 - Interest Groups in American Society Credits: 3
Studies the origins, organizations, opportunities, tactics of interest groups (pressure groups) and an assessment of the legitimacy of their role in democratic and quasi-democratic politics. Investigates problems connected with the existing incentive to join groups, the iron law of oligarchy, access points to government decision-making functions to private interest pressure groups.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 323 - Campaigns, Elections & Political Parties Credits: 3
Explores operation of the electoral system both theoretically and practically, and examines the roles of citizens in the electoral process. Reviews the development and status of political parties in American society.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 324 - Women in American Politics Credits: 3
Intended and designed for males and females, examines the changing political role of women in the United States and compares women across American subcultures. Investigates political attitudes and values, voting behavior, and recruitment of women for political leadership.
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PLS 325 - African American Politics Credits: 3
Examines the relationship between African American citizens and the American political system in order to gain a broader prospective of the American political process. Representation and strategies for empowerment discussed. Provide consideration of the behavior of African Americans within the political institutional settings and at various levels of government. Also addresses the positive and negative impact of the Civil Rights Movement, the Supreme Court, and Affirmative Action as it relates to the integration of African Americans in the American political system.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or ETH 101 or HON 279
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PLS 333 - Applications in State and Local Public Policy Credits: 3
This course features a hands-on approach which maximizes experiential learning and student participation. This course provides an in-depth professional experience that involves research and writing on public policy topics, and interacting with General Assembly, Commonwealth agency and judiciary staff, and advocacy organizations such as associations, including visits to public officials? offices. Students will study concepts in public policy, apply them in practical situations, and discuss public policy matters with public officials, including conducting interviews and writing public policy papers. Pre-requisite: PLS 100 .
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279
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PLS 341 - International Law and Organization Credits: 3
Analyzes the role and dynamics of international law and organizational political system. Includes the scope and nature of international law and organization, the concepts and procedures for maintaining international peace and security, substantive rules, and international law and the function of the United Nations and regional organizations.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 141 or HON 274 or permission of instructor
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PLS 342 - American Foreign Policy Credits: 3
Study of the principles of American foreign policy including process and policy formulation and execution. Roles of the president, Congress and the State Department and other governmental agencies are investigated.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or PLS 141 or HON 279 or HON 274 or permission of instructor
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PLS 343 - Global Economic and Political Conflict Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of global political, economic, security and social relationships. The key focus of the course is contemporary global cooperation and conflict.
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PLS 347 - Applied Diplomacy Credits: 3
Uses an off-campus education experience to facilitate learning about international organizations, diplomacy, negotiations, and the politics of a region of the world. Students will represent a country at a regional, national or international simulation such as the Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States or Model European Union. Students may be responsible for additional expenses associated with off-campus travel and activities. Permission of the instructor is required.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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PLS 348 - Applied Diplomacy Credits: 3
Uses an off-campus education experience to facilitate learning about international organizations, diplomacy, negotiations, and the politics of a region of the world. Students will represent a country at a regional, national or international simulation such as the Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States or Model European Union. Students may be responsible for additional expenses associated with off-campus travel and activities.
Prerequisite(s): Requires permission of instructor.
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PLS 351 - European Politics Credits: 3
Examines the politics, institutions, and political culture of European countries. The course focuses both on the internal dynamics of European societies as well as integration of the continent.
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PLS 356 - Politics of Developing Regions Credits: 3
Examines the forces that shaped and continue to impact the governments and politics of the Third World. Emphasizes two lines of inquiry: colonialism and patterns of post-colonial relations between north and south; and the challenges faced by Third World nations in their efforts for political, economic and social advancement in an increasingly integrated world.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 141 or HON 274
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PLS 357 - Comparative Revolutions Credits: 3
The course examines the theory and practice of revolution over time and across the world. Close focus is maintained on the conditions, causes, strategies, mobilizing techniques, and ideologies of revolution with particular attention on the strategies each employs in establishing and maintaining legitimacy as the `true voice’ of the people.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279
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PLS 359 - European Political Culture & Identity Credits: 3
The primary theme of the course is how citizens and government interact to bring about change. The course provides a historical and contemporary analysis of how European governments try to both control and satisfy citizen demands and how citizens try to influence governments at the local, national and European Union levels. Particular attention is given to the rights of minority groups and non-citizens such immigrants and refugees.
Category: Citizenship & Responsibility - S
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PLS 361 - Political Theory from Ancient Times through the 19th Century Credits: 3
Surveys the major political ideas of the world from ancient times to the present. Consists of critical appraisal of the ideas and thinkers and their impact on modern political institutions.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 362 - Contemporary Political Ideologies Credits: 3
Explores some of the most important concepts of political science taken up by contemporary philosophers. Course content can range from theories of justice, power, punishment, and leadership to representation, human rights, and democracy.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279
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PLS 363 - American Political Thought Credits: 3
Critical study of the political ideas underlying and associated with personalities and institutions in the United States from colonial times.
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PLS 365 - Constitutional Law: The Federal System Credits: 3
Analyzes leading American constitutional decisions relating to national legislative, executive, and judicial powers and to the position of the states.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100 or HON 279 or permission of instructor
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PLS 366 - Constitutional Law: First Amendment Freedoms Credits: 3
Examines body of constitutional law associated with the First Amendment including establishment and free exercise of religion; and the freedom of speech, press, and assembly. Discusses issues surrounding the freedom of expression and the right to privacy.
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PLS 367 - Constitutional Law: Criminal Law and Equal Protection Credits: 3
Examines body of constitutional law associated with the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments and evaluates the protection of criminal defendants’ rights in the United States today. Discusses case law surrounding the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.
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PLS 371 - Public Management Credits: 3
Studies the principles and functions of public managers. Covers traditional as well as new patterns of organization theory and management and the fundamentals and theory of planning.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 271 or permission of instructor
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PLS 372 - Public Personnel Administration Credits: 3
Studies the development and functions of public personnel administration. Roles of various levels of management in the development and implementation of personnel policy and administration covered as well as those of the functional specialist. Impact of American culture and public policy upon public personnel administration also emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 271 or permission of instructor
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PLS 373 - Public Financial Administration Credits: 3
Deals with fiscal policy determination, accountability, and management of financial resources. Administrative and political aspects of the budgetary process covered. Appropriate references made to the impact of federal programs upon state and local governments and the fiscal relations existing between various levels of government.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 271 or permission of instructor
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PLS 374 - Public Service Ethics Credits: 3
Explores the historical and specific contemporary issues concerning ethics in the public sector. Ethical problems and their relationship to politics surveyed. Emphasizes ethical questions encountered by individuals who enter public service and will evaluate attempts to enforce ethical conduct among public servants by statutes and codes of conduct.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in political science or permission of instructor. PHL 105 and/or PHL210 recommended.
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PLS 389 - Selected Topics in Public Administration Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer regular classes in Public Administration in areas of department major interest not covered by regular courses.
Prerequisite(s): PLS 100
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PLS 390 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 391 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 1-3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 392 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 393 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 394 - Selected Topics in International Politics Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer regular classes in International Politics in areas of department major interest not covered by regular courses.
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PLS 395 - Internship I Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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PLS 396 - Internship II Credits: 3
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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PLS 397 - Internship III Credits: 3-6
Contact the department for further information on internships.
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PLS 398 - Independent Study in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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PLS 399 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
Required senior capstone course. Students complete an independent research project that integrates knowledge of the content and methods specific to the study of political systems and processes. Evaluation includes a senior thesis, oral presentation, and career development statement with resume.
Prerequisite(s): (PLS 100 or HON 279 ) and PLS 141 and PLS 201 and PLS 202 and PLS 300 and PLS 301 . In addition, students must demonstrate that they have enrolled in at least one Political Science elective class that emphasizes each of these three skill-sets: oral communication, written communication and problem solving.
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PLS 431 - Pennsylvania Local Government Credits: 3
Concerns the structure and administrative functions of local governments in Pennsylvania. Extensive emphasis placed on analyzing local governmental functions and problems emanating from the jurisdictions’ political, social, and economic environments.
Prerequisite(s): 9 hours in political science or permission of instructor.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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PLS 490 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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PLS 491 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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PLS 492 - Selected Topics in Political Science Credits: 3
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.
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PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
Survey of major principles, research results, and applications of contemporary psychology. Topics traditionally covered include learning, memory, perception, motivation, personality and social behavior.
Category: Interconnections - D
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PSY 105 - Research Design and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences I Credits: 3
The first in a two-semester sequence of courses in research design and statistics as applied to the behavioral sciences. Topics include background research skills, hypothesis development, research methodology, descriptive statistics (using calculator and computer), and an introduction to probability.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to psychology majors or B.S.Ed. majors. PSY 101 (may be taken concurrently) or HON 151 (may be taken concurrently)
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PSY 205 - Research Design and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences II Credits: 3
The second in a two-semester sequence in research design and statistics as applied to the behavioral sciences. Designed to provide a collection of principles, methods and strategies useful in planning, designing, writing, and evaluating research studies in the behavioral sciences. Topics include research designs, measurements, hypothesis testing, statistical significance, estimation and the analysis of data. Use of computer statistical packages to analyze data emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to psychology majors. PSY 105 with minimum grade of C and PSY 101 (or HON 151 ) or permission of instructor.
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PSY 235 - Conditioning and Learning Credits: 3
Designed to teach the basic principles of conditioning and learning. Emphasis on classical and operant conditioning in laboratory research and applied situations.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 240 - Psychology of Personality Credits: 3
Basic theories concerning the structure, dynamics, and development of personality are discussed. Viewpoints covered may include psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, trait, biological, evolutionary, and behavioral approaches to understanding personality.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 250 - Psychology of Life Span Development Credits: 3
Students in this course will learn about development across the lifespan. Students will be introduced to the basic theories, milestones and applications in life span development. Please note that credits earned in this course will count as only free electives for psychology majors or minors. This course is recommended for pre-health professions, exercise science students, and other students who are interested in a general overview of life span development. (Offered winter and summer terms).
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 265 - Childhood and Adolescence Credits: 3
Students in this course will learn about how children grow and develop from infancy through adolescence. Students will be introduced to the basic theories, research, and applications in child and adolescent development. Topics covered in this course include understanding the contexts of child development, physical development, cognitive development, and socioemotional development. This course will also highlight the impact of socioeconomic, gender, ethnic, and racial diversity on key developmental issues.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 270 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
Examines concepts, theories, and methods related to social attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Topics may include what factors influence our judgments of ourselves and others (social cognition), the self, attitudes (e.g., prejudice), stereotyping, discrimination, persuasion, conformity, obedience, interpersonal attraction, relationships, cooperation, competition, and aggression.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 301 - Experimental Psychology Credits: 3
Introduction to the execution of planned laboratory experiments following accepted scientific principles. Deals with problems in ethical considerations, designing experiments, data collection and analysis, and the writing of research reports using APA style. Experiments in an area of psychology may be conducted.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to psychology majors. PSY 205 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.
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PSY 311 - Applied Behavior Analysis Credits: 3
The course is an overview of applied techniques for assessing and modifying behavior known as ABA (applied behavior analysis). Techniques examined within the course will include descriptive and functional assessment, functional analysis, differential reinforcement, response prevention, environmental enrichment, punishment, extinction, and stimulus control.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 235 with minimum grade of C
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PSY 315 - Psychology of Prejudice and the Minority Experience Credits: 3
Examines the psychological roots of prejudice and discrimination in modern society, including the nature, prevalence, causes, and consequences of discriminatory behavior. Specifically, the course addresses the underlying psychological processes that influence prejudice towards underrepresented groups. Topics include racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, weight bias, and other forms of prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 320 - Behavioral Neuroscience Credits: 3
Explores the relationship between biological and psychological processes by examining nervous system anatomy and physiology as it relates to problems of emotion, motivation, cognition, perception, and mental illness.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151 or permission of instructor.
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PSY 323 - Sensation and Perception Credits: 3
The study of human senses, sensory coding, neurological basis of sensation, perceptual processes across different senses, theories of perceptual experience, and the physiological and cognitive basis of perception.Numerous demonstrations will assist in elucidating concepts and experiences in sensation and perception.
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PSY 325 - Psychology of Human Cognition Credits: 3
This course is the first course in the cognitive series. Designed to teach the underlying principles of human cognition through evaluation of past and present cognitive research. The primary focus is in the area of memory. The course includes discussions of the application of cognitive principles in real world settings (e.g., educational, marketing, judicial). Familiarity with basic research design is expected prior to taking this class.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 330 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
Characteristics, causes, and treatment of major psychological disorders will be discussed. Topics will include primary theories of how disorders develop, current mental disorder classification, and contemporary forms of treatment.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or HON 151
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PSY 335 - Psychology of Social Influence Credits: 3
Social Influence involves one’s intentional or accidental persuasion of another resulting in changes to beliefs, attitudes, and/or behaviors. We will examine aspects of social influence related to advertising, marketing, propaganda, and indoctrination, as well as compliance, group initiation, and obedience, etc., as they relate to interpersonal and professional relationships.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 270 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.
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