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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Nursing |
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NUR 428/429 Nursing Concepts and Practice: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
This course provides theoretical and clinical learning experiences in the provision of evidence-based healthcare to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues. The application of the nursing process to diverse populations occurs within inpatient and outpatient agencies providing acute and chronic care. Students focus on the acquisition of therapeutic communication skills, mental health assessment methods, and various therapeutic interventions. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the students work to enhance the care of patients across the lifespan. Nursing Majors Only. 4 credits: 2 theory, 2 clinical Prerequisite: NUR 314 , NUR 358/359 , NUR 360/361 , Senior standing in the Nursing Major. Corequisite: NUR 430/431
4 credit hours
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NUR 430/431 Medical/Surgical Nursing III: Adults with Acute Health Problems
This course builds upon concepts introduced in Medical/Surgical Nursing I-II. Focus is placed on the role of the RN when caring for acutely ill individuals requiring hospitalization. The course covers pathophysiology of acute health problems. Collaboration, coordination, and consultation with health team members in the acute care setting is highlighted. Holistic nursing care addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, nutritional, and family needs is addressed. Clinical sessions are conducted in simulation lab and hospital settings. Nursing Majors Only. 5 credit hours: 3 theory, 2 clinical Prerequisite: NUR 314 , NUR 358/359 , NUR 360/361 , Senior standing in the Nursing Major Corequisite: NUR 428/429
5 credit hours
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NUR 448/449 Nursing Concepts and Practice: Community Health Nursing
Nursing concepts related to health care delivery, public health, population health, and community health for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health are emphasized. Epidemiological study of selected health problems as they relate to individuals, families, and groups in the community are explored. Primary, secondary and tertiary level of prevention intervention strategies directed toward health promotion, risk reduction, and disease management for individuals, families, and groups are identified. Nursing Majors Only. 4 credits: 2 theory, 2 clinical Prerequisite: NUR 428/429 , NUR 430/431 , Senior standing in the Nursing Major. Corequisite: NUR 450/451 , NUR 460
4 credit hours
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NUR 450/451 Nursing Practicum
This course provides for a concentrated clinical immersion experience in partnership with a professional nurse under faculty guidance. The nature and goals of the practicum will be determined collaboratively by the student, faculty member, and RN clinical mentor. Each student will develop skills and abilities within the professional role as provider/designer/manager/coordinator of care through direct patient care clinical opportunities that will build clinical reasoning, management, and evaluation skills. The student will function as a member of the inter-professional team, learning to identify system issues that impact patient care. This course will also provide the student with working skills for delegation, prioritization, and oversight of care to increased self-confidence, provide a professional identity, and facilitate the transition to the registered nurse role. 3 credits Prerequisite: NUR 428/429 , NUR 430/431 , Senior standing in Nursing Major. Corequisite: NUR 448/449 , NUR 460
3 credit hours
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NUR 456 Community Health Concepts and Issues for Registered Nurses
The community is considered a major determinant of health states in individuals and groups. Students explore community structure and interrelationships among community participants as they influence the health care delivery system. The epidemiological analysis of selected health problems in the community is the focus of learning. A clinical experience in home health care is required of all students. Upon satisfactory completion of the home care experience, students are encouraged to design an individualized community-based care experience. The student utilizes the nursing process to promote health in a small community. 2 class periods. 3 clinical experience hours.
3 credit hours
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NUR 460 Leadership in Professional Nursing
Concepts relevant to the theory and practice of leadership in professional nursing are presented. Analysis is made of the components of leadership: communication, management, delegation, teaching/learning, evaluation, and change. The course also presents issues related to the past and present status of nursing as a profession and projects to future trends. Senior standing in the Nursing major. Prerequisite: NUR 400/401 and NUR 422/423 Corequisite: NUR 440/441 and NUR 450/451
3 credit hours
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NUR 498 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords the opportunity for the nursing student who wishes to undertake a well-defined project. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a nurse faculty member, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and approval of the Department of Nursing.
1-3 credit hours
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NUR 499 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords the opportunity for the nursing student who wishes to undertake a well-defined project. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a nurse faculty member, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and approval of the Department of Nursing.
1-3 credit hours
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Philosophy |
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PHL 220 Principles of Scientific Reasoning Fall
This course studies the nature, methods, and principles of scientific inquiry with an emphasis on patterns of reasoning that are employed in the sciences. Such patterns include inferring claims about populations based on samples, inferring to the cause of a particular event or pattern of events, and inferring that a particular explanation of some phenomena is true. In addition, the course will investigate what makes ‘scientific reasoning’ scientific rather than non scientific, along with foundational questions concerning the nature of scientific evidence, the legitimacy of inductive reasoning, and the limitations of science for increasing knowledge.
3 credit hours
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PHL 221 Introduction to Philosophy
This course provides an examination of the fundamental problems of philosophy, including a brief survey of the different philosophical schools of thought of historical importance and contemporary influence.
3 credit hours
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PHL 222 Critical Thinking
This course is aimed at providing students with the analytical and evaluative skills necessary for clear and critical thinking. Such skills will enable students to distinguish good reasoning from poor reasoning and therefore enable students to further their intellectual development and ability to achieve success in their college studies.
3 credit hours
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PHL 223 Contemporary Moral Problems
This course attempts to apply philosophy to the problems and issues of contemporary life, such as moral issues (attitudes toward sex, abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality), and political questions (equality of women, reverse discrimination, civil disobedience, conflicts between control and freedom).
3 credit hours
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PHL 224 Being Human
This course involves an examination of philosophical and scientific theories of human nature as they have arisen in the history of philosophy paying special attention to the philosophical implications of recent scientific theories such as sociobiology and artificial intelligence.
3 credit hours
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PHL 225 Philosophy of Medicine
In this course, students will investigate fascinating issues connected to medicine. Physicians prescribe medicine because using it is expected to improve a patient’s well-being. Beneath this very simple description of a common practice are a number of assumptions that should be investigated. Among them: the nature of sickness and well-being, the evidence used to determine that particular medicine is both safe and effective, the reality of psychological illness, the ethical implications of certain medical treatments, and the rationality of trusting experts from a patient’s point of view. Students in this course will develop their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills by engaging in a philosophical investigation of medicine.
3 credit hours
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PHL 231 Logic
This course provides an examination of the basic concepts of deductive reasoning, the goal of which is to develop a system of methods and principles that can be used to evaluate arguments and as a guide in constructing arguments.
3 credit hours
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PHL 238 Race, Gender, and Sexuality
This course serves as an interdisciplinary introduction to theories of race, gender, and sexual identity, their themes, methodologies, and issues. Possible topics include gender and sex roles; racism, sexism, and hetero-sexism; concepts of beauty; racial and sexual stereotypes; social issues such as affirmative action, violence, racial and sexual harassment, and pornography. This course is cross-listed as WGS 238 .
3 credit hours
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PHL 240 Environmental Ethics
Environmental Ethics is the study of our relationship with the various systems of Earth and our obligations to take actions which sustain those systems. The course draws on philosophical, literary, and scientific literature in order to understand how to fulfill our obligations. Possible topics include the examination of foundational texts of environmentalism, energy and resource usage, animal rights, vegetarianism, and eco-terrorism.
3 credit hours
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PHL 245 American Philosophical Thought
American Philosophy is a course in the history of Western philosophy dealing primarily with American philosophers from the 1600s to the present day. It is a survey course and many figures and ideas in the history of American philosophy are included. The issues that American philosophy raises are important to understanding what kind of nation America is, how we are influences to think and act as Americans, and how our present is profoundly shaped by our past.
3 credit hours
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PHL 250 The Problem of God
The Problem of God examines the theological and philosophical ways in which God or the divine is constructed and/or thought in Western and Eastern religious traditions. The course presents God as a conceptual, moral, and existential problem for and within human understanding. Topics could include but not be limited to the following: God and the problem of evil, conceptualizing God, proving God’s existence through philosophy, belief versus reason, the philosophical and theological possibilities for thinking about God, and science and God, i.e. Is there a “God particle?”
3 credit hours
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PHL 255 Business Ethics
Business Ethics is the study of how Western business practices are understood in a moral sense. As such it approaches theoretical and practical questions about moral behavior in the business field. The course emphasizes the ethical traditions which are most relevant to business practice, including the introduction of ethical theories unique to business. These approaches are utilized in a series of analyses of the day-to-day conduct of business affairs. Much of the study of the practical application is done through the use of case studies. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 260-269 Special Topics in Key Ideas in Philosophy Fall/Spring
This course traces the development of a single key idea through at least several different periods of historical thought, analyzing how key ideas have shaped philosophical thought, how they evolve and change relative to their historical contexts, and their continued contemporary relevance. The course may consider ideas such as knowledge, God, beauty, will, liberty, or power. Emphasis is on developing the critical reading and thinking skills for dealing with philosophical texts and understanding the methodological skills for tracing ideas through distinct historical periods. Students may repeat the course as the key idea changes.
3 credit hours
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PHL 321 Philosophy and Knowledge
Philosophy and Knowledge examines the nature, sources, scope, and validity of knowledge. Issues addressed may include how knowledge is acquired, whether we can know anything for sure, the nature of truth, and the relation of knowledge to social and cultural forces. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 331 Philosophy and Reality
This course is concerned with questions about the ultimate nature of reality and seeks basic criteria for determining what sorts of things are real. Topics addressed may include the mind-body problem, the freedom of the will, personal identity, the existence of God, and the nature of space and time. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 340 Ethics in Theory and Practice Fall/Spring/Summer
This course examines the nature of morality and methodologies of ethics through examinations of different understandings of the notions of right and wrong action, what means of valuation are appropriate to understanding moral decisions, and the nature of moral reasoning.
Some versions of this course focus explicitly on approaches to ethics, metaethics, and value theory. Other versions of the course are more explicitly on the application of these theories to multiple problems and issues of contemporary life which are examined in both ethical and political terms (i.e., abortion, euthanasia, civil disobedience, just allocation of resources). Still other versions are semester-long examinations of the ethical issues surrounding a single topic (i.e., the examination of war and peace by investigating just war theory, terrorism, human rights and the nature of violence.)
Class can be repeated if different focus is used in each offering (i.e., ethics theory, ethics of peace and conflict.) Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 341 Ethics
This course develops the study of the notions of right and wrong and the good, according to ethical theories and practical application. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 342 Professional Ethics
This course introduces students to important ethical issues in workplaces. In this course students will encounter possible workplace problems, analyze them through the lens of ethical theories, and develop approaches to coping with ethical conflict. Following a brief overview of moral theories, this course may focus on, among other topics, cheating in the workplace, favoritism, harassment, discrimination, fair compensation, hiring practices, and whistle blowing. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 343 Ethical Issues in Peace and Conflict
This course focuses on the study of central concerns related to war and peace from an ethical perspective. The course will deal with ethical principles regarding war, and consider such issues as human rights, the causes of violence, ecological disorders, population problems and distribution of global resources, from an ethical standpoint. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 346 Bioethics
This course introduces students to important ethical issues pertaining to the healthcare professions. Following a brief overview of moral theories, this course may focus on, among other topics, patient doctor relations, end-of-life issues, cloning and biotechnology, health care, and social justice. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 347 Philosophy of Law
This course explores such topics as what law is, what kinds of laws there are, how law is or should be related to morality, what sorts of principles should govern punishment, and criminal justice in general. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 351 Philosophy and the Arts
This course provides an introduction to theories of art, including the analysis of aesthetic experience, expression, creation, and structure. The social role of art and function of aesthetic criticism will be considered. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 368 Ancient Political Thought
A study of selected writings and texts from the ancient Greeks through the late Middle Ages. Topics to be discussed include the relevance of ancient philosophy, the nature of the polis, the role of the citizen, the rise of natural law, and the contributions of Christianity. Emphasis will be on a careful reading of primary sources. This course is cross-listed as PS 368 .
3 credit hours
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PHL 369 Modern Political Thought
This course is a study of selected writings and texts in political theory from Machiavelli to the present. Topics to be discussed include the modern understanding of power, social contract theory, the turn to history, and the contemporary philosophic situation. Emphasis will be on careful reading of primary sources. This course is cross-listed as PS 369 .
3 credit hours
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PHL 380 Women, Gender, and Philosophy
This course offers an advanced survey of recent developments in feminist philosophy, focusing on the unique nature of “theory” in feminist thought and on intersections between feminist philosophy and other developing disciplines within feminism. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 381-389 Special Topics in Philosophy
These courses involve the thorough study of a single major philosophical movement (like Pragmatism), philosophical figure (such as Plato or Nietzsche), or topic in philosophy (such as philosophy of law or science). The specific theme of these courses changes from semester to semester and may be suggested by either faculty or student interest. Past topics covered include feminist thought, computers and modern thought, and religion and science. These courses may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 383 Philosophy of Religion
In this course, students will learn the various critical approaches philosophers have taken to central religious ideas. Topics will include, among others, faith versus reason, divine attributes, proofs for the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of religious experience. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 390 Philosophy of Technology
Philosophy of technology is a critical, reflective examination of the nature of technology as well as the effects and transformation of technologies on human knowledge, activities, societies, and environments. The aim of this course is to understand, evaluate, and criticize the ways in which technology reflect as well as change human life individually, socially, and politically. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 394 Civic Humanities
Civic Humanities will examine and explore the ways that the humanities help us to engage and transform social and cultural conditions. Politicians, pundits, scholars, and nearly everyone else with a blog today have been asking the questions, what is the value of the humanities? Those who advocate for humanities education see it as an essential part of being a well-rounded person. In addition to this traditional defense of humanities education, we find many scholars arguing for the value of the humanities to society. Combined with the arts, the humanities contributes to our ability as members of a community to shape our social and cultural lives. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 395 Philosophy and Film
This course will consider the manner in which film can raise and explore philosophical issues and the manner in which philosophers bring their insights to the analysis of film. It aims to examine and critically evaluate various philosophical themes and problems by means of the visual medium of film. These themes can include such perennial philosophical subjects as reality and appearance, good and evil, and knowledge and skepticism. An additional aim of this course is to examine the nature of film from a philosophical perspective, raising such issues as film’s status as an art form, film as a source of knowledge, and whether philosophy can take the form of, or be articulated through, film. Prerequisite: FCO 105
3 credit hours
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PHL 450 Philosophy Internship
The purpose of an internship is to provide students with practical training and supervised work experience in appropriate firms or organizations. Internships are designed to give students an opportunity to make use of the practical aspects of their classroom knowledge, to complement and extend their classroom experiences, and to develop their understanding and confidence through a work-related experience. Responsibilities will vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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PHL 451 Philosophy Internship
The purpose of an internship is to provide students with practical training and supervised work experience in appropriate firms or organizations. Internships are designed to give students an opportunity to make use of the practical aspects of their classroom knowledge, to complement and extend their classroom experiences, and to develop their understanding and confidence through a work-related experience. Responsibilities will vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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PHL 498 Independent Study
These courses provide an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project in an area of philosophy. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: FCO 105 Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours
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PHL 499 Independent Study
These courses provide an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project in an area of philosophy. While the student conducts work under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: FCO 105 Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours
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Physical Activity and Wellness Education |
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PAW 107 Introduction to Rock Climbing (Coed) Fall/Spring
This course will provide a foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience related to rock climbing. Students will develop and demonstrate competence in basic technical skills and climbing techniques for safe participation in rock climbing, belaying, and bouldering. Students will be introduced to an outdoor climbing site, and basic techniques for setting natural climbing anchors. Students of various climbing experience levels are welcome in this course.
1 credit hour
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PAW 119 Physical Fitness and Conditioning (Coed))
This course is designed to improve the student’s current level of health and well-being through physical fitness. Emphasis will be on activities that promote increased cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength/endurance, and flexibility by using a variety of training techniques designed to improve each of these areas of fitness. Students will learn how to critically evaluate different exercise programs and the relevance of varied programs to the student’s personal goals.
1 credit hour
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PAW 120 Beginning Swimming (Coed)
This course is designed to improve the student’s proficiency in basic aquatic skills and learn the six basic swim strokes. Students will learn the skills and concepts needed to stay safe in and around water and to help themselves or others in an aquatic emergency. Students who have participated on swim teams at any level are not eligible to take this class. Prerequisite: Comfortable in chest-deep water, able to put face in the water, able to perform strokes that can be recognized as front crawl, breaststroke and back crawl for 15 yards.
1 credit hour
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PAW 121 Intermediate and Advanced Swimming (Coed)
This course is designed to refine the student’s front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke stroke, and turns, as well as build endurance. Students will learn the skills and concepts needed to stay safe in and around water. Prerequisite: PAW 120 or participants must be able to swim the following strokes: 25 yards Front crawl, 15 yards Breaststroke, 25 yards Back crawl.
1 credit hour
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PAW 123 Learn to Swim - a non-swimmer’s course (Coed)
This course is designed to teach the lifesaving skill of learning how to swim in a safe and supportive environment. The course is for students who do not know how to swim and/or have a fear of the water. Students will learn basic swim skills and learn how to keep safe in, on, and around the water. Previous swimming skills or knowledge is not required. This course will be restricted to non-swimmers.
1 credit hour
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PAW 124 Lifeguard Training (Coed)
The purpose of the course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. There is an additional cost to receive the certification. Prerequisite: The student must demonstrate they are able to swim 300 yards of front crawl or breaststroke without stopping.
2 credit hours
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PAW 128 Broadway Dance
Broadway Dance explores Broadway dance styles in a fun, engaging introductory level workout. This course will introduce the students to popular Broadway dancing styles and the Broadway shows utilizing them. Students will learn how to warm-up and perform coordination exercises, classic steps, combinations and choreography used in Broadway productions. This course will include students learning Broadway dance routines to current and iconic Broadway show tunes.
1 credit hour
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PAW 130 Self Defense
This course is an introduction to basic self-defense skills, and escape and avoidance strategies. The course includes an exploration of violent crimes in society, violence and crime prevention techniques, self-defense and the law and how to develop a personal safety plan of action. Fitness principles will be addressed specifically in terms of the student’s ability to practice and perform basic self-defense skills.
1 credit hour
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PAW 134 Concepts of Physical Activity and Wellness (Coed)
This course introduces the student to a variety of physical activity experiences. Students will acquire knowledge in the health related aspects of physical fitness, develop psychomotor skills and experience personal preferences while engaging in a variety of introductory physical activities (cardiorespiratory, muscular strength/endurance, core conditioning, flexibility training, yoga, pilates, etc.). Upon completion of this course, students will be empowered to participate regularly in a variety of physical activities, elect additional physical education skill courses based on their needs and interests, and also be encouraged to actively participate in co-curricular campus and community based activity programs that promote higher levels of health and related physical fitness and wellness.
1 credit hour
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PAW 138 Introduction to High Intensity Functional Fitness (Coed)
This course is designed to optimize the physical fitness of students of all levels by learning to train functionally compound movements that are continuously varied, with maximum effort. Classroom activities will promote and enhance functional fitness that will have direct application and influence on activities of daily living. Students will gain physical competency in areas such as endurance, stamina, strength, power, and flexibility. Upon completion of course, students will understand how to utilize a safe and effective exercise program that not only improves fitness levels but improves general physical preparedness of daily living.
1 credit hour
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PAW 139 Trends in Cardiorespiratory Exercise (Coed)
This course will examine popular trends in cardiorespiratory exercise as a means of improving one’s physical fitness. Various cardiorespiratory exercise specialties that have emerged in recent times will be surveyed. Through active participation and application of techniques/principles learned in class, students will explore areas such as step aerobics, cardio-kickboxing, and interval training.
1 credit hour
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PAW 140 Fundamentals of Golf (Coed)
This is an introductory course that emphasizes grip, set-up, swing, and club play. Additionally, both etiquette and the rules of golf (PGA and USGA) will be covered. The course involves both instruction and practice. Some of the course sessions are held off campus with a nominal fee assessed.
1 credit hour
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PAW 141 Introduction to Adventure Sports (Coed)
This physically demanding course provides an introduction to the growing world of recreational adventure sports, including mountain biking, paddling, navigating, ropes, and backpacking. This is an opportunity for students to learn the basics of each sport, decide if they want to pursue those interests further, and/or to put them all together for an Adventure/Multi-sport Race. The goals of the course are to build confidence through training and sport, introduce students to alternative sports, and reiterate the importance of teamwork to achieve a goal. (A mountain bike is required.)
1 credit hour
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PAW 142 Introduction to Flatwater Paddle Sports (Coed) Spring
This course will provide an introduction to flatwater paddle sports. Students will learn and practice basic flatwater paddling skills for use of kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Course instructional topics will include personal fitness, activity benefits, trip planning, gear preparation, precautions/hazards, safety, and leadership. Students of all swimming ability levels (including non-swimmers) are welcome in this course. Experiential outings (including travel) will occur within regularly scheduled class meeting times. Students are responsible for transportation and cost for equipment rental associated with field excursion.
1 credit hour
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PAW 143 Backpacking (Coed) Fall
This course will provide a foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience related to backpacking and backcountry camping. Students will learn and practice basic backpacking skills for gear selection and use. Course instructional topics will include personal fitness, activity benefits, trip planning, gear preparation, precautions/hazards, safety, leave no trace practices, and leadership. Students of various backpacking experience levels are welcome in this course. Experiential outings (including travel) will occur within regularly scheduled class meeting times. Students will be expected to attend one overnight backpacking trip in addition to regularly scheduled class time. Students are responsible for transportation and cost for equipment rental associated with the overnight backpacking trip.
1 credit hour
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PAW 144 Wilderness First Aid Fall/Spring
This course will introduce foundational first aid knowledge and skills useful for travel and recreation in outdoor settings. Students will develop and demonstrate basic proficiency in assessing situations and people requiring first aid, providing effective first aid for common outdoor injuries and illnesses, and understanding basic concepts related to evacuation. This course meets requirements for Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification.
1 credit hour
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PAW 150 Archery (Coed)
This course consists of developing an understanding of archery terminology, physical skills for using point of aim and the bow sight, and safety factors as it applies to target shooting. All equipment will be supplied.
0.5 credit hour
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PAW 151 Badminton (Coed)
The instruction in this individual sport emphasizes basic skill development, history, equipment, rules, and strategies for actively participating in this popular sport.
0.5 credit hour
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PAW 152 Basketball (Coed)
The instruction in this team sport emphasizes rules, proper use of equipment, performance technique, and skill development plus insights into strategy, terminology, and history of basketball.
0.5 credit hour
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PAW 155 Soccer (Coed)
The instruction in this team sport emphasizes rules, proper use of equipment, performance technique, and skill development plus insights into strategy, terminology, and history of soccer.
0.5 credit hour
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PAW 156 Softball (Coed)
The instruction in this team sport emphasizes rules, proper use of equipment, performance technique, and skill development plus insights into strategy, terminology, and history of the softball.
0.5 credit hour
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PAW 159 Tennis (Coed)
The instruction in this individual sport emphasizes basic skill development, history, equipment, terminology, rules and strategy for actively participating in this popular sport.
0.5 credit hour
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PAW 160 Volleyball (Coed)
The instruction in this team sport emphasizes rules, proper use of equipment, performance technique, and skill development plus insights into strategy, terminology, and history of volleyball.
0.5 credit hour
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PAW 163 Yoga (Coed) Fall/Spring
This course emphasizes the physical technique of learning yoga postures, which work on all dimensions of the body and mind. Students participate in a program of gentle movement at a level consistent with their existing level of fitness. This course will briefly explore the history and philosophy of yoga.
1 credit hour
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PAW 164 Introduction to Tai Chi (Coed)
This course is an introduction to the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi. Initially practiced as a fighting form, it has evolved into a type of exercise that emphasizes improved muscle endurance, flexibility, balance, and relaxation. Course content includes an overview of the history and philosophy of Tai Chi, learning QiGong, and a modified version of the Yang style 24 “short form.”
0.5 credit hour
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PAW 165 Pilates
The Pilates Method of Conditioning is the art of strength, stretch and control. It is a full body conditioning system designed to develop and improve strength, flexibility, posture and coordination. The low impact nature of Pilates makes it ideal for injury prevention. Students will learn how to execute exercises and cue them effectively as well as how to adapt them to general fitness classes, sports and healthy living.
1 credit hour
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PAW 166 Intro to Indoor Rock Climbing (Coed)
This is a beginning course that will focus on indoor climbing movement and technique that will enhance the physical strength, flexibility and mental focus of the student. Safe belaying, the figure 8 knot, and climbing terminology will also be covered. (This course will not meet outside. Belayer certification is not required, but encouraged.)
0.5 credit hour
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PAW 170 Core Conditioning
Core conditioning is a key component of physical fitness and encompasses exercise programs targeting the muscle groups that stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulders, providing a solid foundation for movement. Participants will actively engage in a program based on their current fitness level and learn proper training techniques by using one’s own body weight as well as various pieces of equipment such as medicine balls, kettle bells, stability balls, resistance bands, dumbbells TRX suspension training, and balance equipment such as the Bosu and foam rollers.
1 credit hour
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PAW 171 Ballet Dance I Spring
This class will allow students to gain the required ballet vocabulary and beginning techniques. Through barre work and center work, students will learn correct body alignment, musicality and performance style.
1 credit hour
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PAW 172 Ballet Dance II Spring
This class will allow students to gain the required ballet vocabulary and beginning techniques. Through barre work and center work, students will learn correct body alignment, musicality and performance style.
1 credit hour
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PAW 173 Jazz Dance I Spring
This class will allow students to gain the required jazz vocabulary, isolations and movement phrases. Students will be exposed to Classical Jazz, Contemporary Jazz and Lyrical Jazz.
1 credit hour
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PAW 174 Jazz Dance II Spring
This class will allow students to gain the required jazz vocabulary, isolations and movement phrases. Students will be exposed to Classical Jazz, Contemporary Jazz and Lyrical Jazz.
1 credit hour
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PAW 175 Modern Dance I Fall
This class will allow students to gain the required modern dance vocabulary, alignment, movement phrases, and locomotor skills. Rhythmic proficiency, performance and strength and flexibility will be emphasized in this course.
1 credit hour
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PAW 176 Modern Dance II Fall
This class will allow students to gain the required modern dance vocabulary, alignment, movement phrases, and locomotor skills. Rhythmic proficiency, performance and strength and flexibility will be emphasized in this course.
1 credit hour
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PAW 177 Tap Dance I Fall
This class will allow students to gain the required tap dance vocabulary, rhythmic proficiency, coordination, and performance skills. Students will also study the history of tap dance in America.
1 credit hour
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PAW 178 Tap Dance II Fall
This class will allow students to gain the required tap dance vocabulary, rhythmic proficiency, coordination, and performance skills. Students will also study the history of tap dance in America.
1 credit hour
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PAW 179 Special Topic in Dance Fall
Specific dance styles will change from offering to offering in this course and may be suggested by faculty or student interest, for example; Lyrical, Irish, Partnering, African, Hip-Hop.
1 credit hour
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PAW 222 Physical Fitness and Stress Management Fall/Spring/Summer
This course provides both theoretical and experiential learning activities. Key stress theories, physical health risks associated with chronic stress and nutrition are examined. Students will actively engage in stress management exercises such as Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates. Mindfulness techniques and other types of physical fitness training will also be explored for increasing stress management.
3 credit hours
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PAW 234 Wellness, Fitness and Lifestyle Management Fall/Spring
This course empowers students to identify their own health risks considering family history and lifestyle choices. Current information influencing a student’s individual health and wellness will be examined. Focus is on developing skills and strategies to improve overall wellness in the following areas: physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and environmental. As students assess multiple wellness dimensions, a specific target behavior will be identified and a plan for change developed. Students will be challenged to think personally and socially as they consider complex health risks and see opportunities to support positive change in themselves and others.
3 credit hours
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PSC 152/153 Concepts in Physics in Everyday Life Fall/Spring
A course for non-science majors with limited mathematical background. Emphasis on the relationship of scientific principles to daily experience. The first semester topics include force, motion, gravity, energy, heat, temperature, wave motion, and sound. The second semester topics include light, static electricity, electrical currents, and modern concepts. 1 three-hour laboratory period.
3 credit hours
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PSC 202 Science and Sustainability
This foundation sustainability course is designed for non-science majors. Topics from the natural sciences are discussed within a contextual framework of social issues and ecosystems. Sustainability is a global issue that requires a global analysis. Specific locations around planet Earth are explored in order to connect science with significant social, political, ethical, and economic issues in the region. Students assess the momentous challenge and urgency of addressing sustainability in order to provide a habitable world for future generations. The laboratory includes field trips, field studies, computer exercises and in lab experiments. 2 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory period (PSC203).
3 credit hours
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PSC 202/203 Sustainability: Linking Science and Society Fall/Spring
This course focuses on the issues of climate change and sustainability and how science applies to them. We use basic science principles to investigate the earth’s atmosphere, water supply and water cycle, and energy production which are all directly connected to our changing climate. Acknowledging that a finite set of resources exists for society, we also explore concepts of sustainability and the societal impacts of climate change from multiple perspectives including business, healthcare, and policies. Place-based learning in Costa Rica serves as a natural laboratory for investigation of impacts, adaptation, and vulnerabilities linked to climate change. Sustainability is observed first-hand in the context of initiatives and actions by the Costa Rican government and civil society. 2 class periods and field study in Costa Rica (PSC203). Corequisite: PSC 203
3 credit hours
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PSC 434 Special Topics In Physical Sciences Annually as needed
An interdisciplinary science course designed to introduce topics of current or special interest. The course crosses over the perceived barriers that define each scientific discipline via a broad-based, interdisciplinary approach to the study of selected science topics. Prerequisite: Junior class standing.
3 credit hours
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PSC 481 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program enables a student to do research or in-depth study of a particular area in the physical sciences. While students conduct their work under the guidance of a faculty member of their choice, there may or may not be regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction by faculty and an increase in the individual student’s initiative and responsibility for their own process of learning. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-6 credit hours per semester
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PSC 482 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program enables a student to do research or in-depth study of a particular area in the physical sciences. While students conduct their work under the guidance of a faculty member of their choice, there may or may not be regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction by faculty and an increase in the individual student’s initiative and responsibility for their own process of learning. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-6 credit hours per semester
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Physics |
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PHY 110/111 General Physics I Fall/Spring
An introduction to college physics, covering the fields of mechanics, energy, circular motion, gravity, sound, and heat. The course emphasizes theory, problems, and practical/contemporary applications. This course is intended for students not majoring in engineering. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisite: High school alegebra and trigonometry or equivalent.
4 credit hours
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PHY 112/113 General Physics II Fall/Spring
An introduction to college physics covering the fields of electricity, light, magnetism, and selected topics of modern physics. The course emphasizes theory, problems, and practical applications. This course is intended for students not majoring in Physics or Engineering. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours.
4 credit hours
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PHY 160 Engineering Physics: Mechanics Fall/Spring
A calculus-based Physics course in mechanics for engineering and science majors. The use of vectors is emphasized throughout this course. Topics include vectors, linear and rotational motion, Newton’s Laws, friction, work and energy, conservation of linear and angular momentum, collisions, moment of inertia, simple harmonic motion, gravitation, and (if time permits) waves. 4 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisite: MAT 171 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
5 credit hours
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PHY 162 Engineering Physics: Heat, Thermodynamics, and Sound Spring
This course covers temperature and heat, thermal expansion, change of phase, transfer of heat, equation of state, laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, kinetic theory of gases, wave motion, transmission and detection of sound, interference, resonance, and the Doppler Effect. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PHY 160 .
4 credit hours
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PHY 260 Engineering Physics: Electricity & Magnetism Fall
A calculus-based Physics course in electricity and magnetism for engineering and science majors. This course introduces the student to the topics of static electricity, electric fields, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, capacitance, resistance, current, voltage, magnetic fields, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, and inductance. 4 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisite: PHY 160 and MAT 172 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
5 credit hours
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PHY 262 Engineering Physics: Optics and Modern Physics Spring
A study of the nature and propagation of light reflection and refraction, interference, diffraction and polarization, quantum theory, the photoelectric effect, x-ray diffraction, the Compton Effect, and wave properties of particles. Other topics include the uncertainty principle and its applications, the special theory of relativity, atomic models and spectra, quantum and statistical mechanics, the atomic nucleus, nuclear transformations, and elementary particles. 3 lecture hours. 3 laboratory hours. Prerequisite: MAT 271 and PHY 160 .
4 credit hours
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Political Science |
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PS 101 American Government and Citizenship
This course introduces students to the foundations, structure, process, and functions of American national political system, with emphasis placed on analysis of government institutions and the mechanisms by which citizen preferences are converted into public policy.
3 credit hours
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PS 102 Contemporary Global Issues Fall/Spring
Based on a thematic approach, this foundational course introduces students to current issues in world affairs as a means to develop their global literacy and inter-cultural competency. The course will focus on events and challenges facing global leaders and citizens in a growing interdependent world. Topics to be explored include globalization, sources of world energy, environmental and ecological challenges, sustainable development, global health, international development, global food and water resources, migration, population, urbanization and contemporary trends in inter-cultural relations. Satisfies ADR V.
3 credit hours
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PS 110 Introduction to Political Science Fall/Spring
This course introduces students to the concepts, theoretical approaches, and methodologies used in political science and demonstrates how knowledge is constructed in the discipline. To that end, students learn the discipline’s methods for identifying, collecting, organizing, cataloging, analyzing, and presenting data and other information. This understanding is a set within the context of other disciplines and their perspectives and is applied to situations and events beyond the classroom. Satisfies ADR II.
3 credit hours
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PS 141 American Government: Foundations and Institutions
A study of the foundations, structure, and functions of American national government with emphasis placed on analysis of the congress, presidency, bureaucracy, and the courts. The course will also discuss the nature of the Constitution and the concept of federalism.
3 credit hours
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PS 142 American Government: Process and Policy
A study of the organization and operation of the political process within the American political system, with emphasis placed on the mechanisms by which citizen preferences are converted into public policy. The course will also discuss the process of policy development and implementation as well as specific domestic and foreign policy issues.
3 credit hours
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PS 151 Introduction to Public Administration
An introductory study of structure, organization, and management of public departments and agencies. The course will also focus on the differences between public and private administrative settings and the implications of the American Federal System for Public Administration.
3 credit hours
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PS 197-199 Special Topics
These courses address special topics that are of particular interest to students because of contemporary political developments, new methodologies and perspectives, or unique opportunities for specialized experiences. Examples of recent and possible future topics include Islamic Political Thought, Non-Profit Organizations and Philanthropy, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Advanced Quantitative Analysis, Immigration Policy, Aging Policy, Global/Regional Policy, etc.
3 credit hours
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