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PHIL 2011 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy This course introduces the student to western philosophy by focusing on the writings of several philosophers from the ancient and medieval periods, including Plato and Aristotle. Topics typically covered include the Socratic method of philosophy, the significance of the human soul, teleological approaches to nature, and the role of faith and reason in the pursuit of knowledge. The goals of this course include improving the student’s capacity for critical reading, writing, and thinking. May be taken either as an Introductory Course or an Upper Level Course. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Examined Life)
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PHIL 2021 - Modern Philosophy This course introduces the student to western philosophy by focusing on the innovations of the modern age, roughly the period from the mid-17th to the early 19th century. Emphasis will be placed on the philosophical movements known as Rationalism, Empiricism, and Idealism. The goals of this course include improving the student’s capacity for critical reading, writing, and thinking. May be taken either as an Introductory Course or an Upper Level Course. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Examined Life)
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PHIL 2031 - 19th and 20th Century Philosophy This course introduces the student to western philosophy by exploring some of its major themes from the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics typically covered include: the nature of the self and subjectivity; knowledge; language, meaning, and mind; morality and society; and the future of philosophy. The goals of this course include improving the student’s capacity for critical reading, writing, and thinking. May be taken either as an Introductory Course or an Upper Level Course. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Examined Life)
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PHIL 2040 - Logic This course provides a systematic study of propositional (sentential) logic and predicate (quantificational) logic through identity with the aim of learning the formal methods of distinguishing correct from incorrect reasoning and application of these methods to various areas of inquiry. The goals of this course include increasing the student’s ability to reason rigorously. May be taken either as an Introductory Course or an Upper Level Course. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3, FaSp)
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PHIL 2045 - Ethics: General Principles This course offers a study of the nature of ethics and the ethical themes and theories that influence modern culture. The goals of this course include improving the student’s capacity for critical reading, writing, and thinking about ethical principles. May be taken either as an Introductory Course or an Upper Level Course. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3)
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PHIL 2050 - Social and Political Philosophy This course introduces and critically examines ideas that are essential to understanding and fostering a just and humane society. Typical course topics include the relationship between liberty and equality, the meaning and value of democracy and citizenship, the relation of state and civil society, and the complicated relationship between ‘liberalism’ and ‘conservatism.’ Readings will be drawn from both ancient and modern sources. May be taken either as an Introductory Course or an Upper Level Course. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3)
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PHIL 2070 - Introduction to Bioethics (THEO 2070 ) This course introduces and provides a foundation for the interdisciplinary study of Bioethics, engaging in particular the disciplines of Philosophy, Biology, Theology, Public Health Sciences, Psychology, and Sociology. This course is designed to give students a broad overview of the methods, core content areas, and central ethical questions in this field. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3)
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PHIL 2080 - African American Philosophy (AADS 2080 ) This course studies philosophical issues associated with the African American experience. This course will increase the student’s knowledge of the nature of African American philosophy, the concepts of race and culture, the nature of racism and discrimination, and the justifiability of affirmative action. May be taken either as an Introductory Course or an Upper Level Course. Prerequisite: Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/African American Heritage & Legacies, EXPLORATIONS/Examined Life)
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PHIL 2260 - Philosophy of Art This course will increase the student’s knowledge of the theories of art, beauty, art criticism, and creativity. It will focus not only on theoretical understanding of art but also on applications of these theories to the major arts. Prerequisite(s): Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Creative Expression & Engagement, EXPLORATIONS/Examined Life)
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PHIL 2270 - Philosophy of Religion This course will increase the student’s knowledge of reasons for and against various fundamental religious beliefs, particularly arguments for the existence of God, the nature and significance of religious experience, the nature of religious faith, and the place of religion in culture as a whole. Prerequisite(s): Completion of any required developmental Reading course. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Examined Life)
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PHIL 2400 - Health Ethics This course will survey a range of ethical issues pertaining to the health professions. Topics to be examined typically include: professional obligations and the physician-patient relationship, abortion, euthanasia, genetic research, experimentation, and the claim to health-care. Classroom time will be devoted to discussion of philosophical essays and case scenarios concerning these topics. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in philosophy. (3, FaSp)
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PHIL 2410 - Business Ethics This course will survey a range of ethical issues arising in our contemporary culture that we as individuals will encounter while working in institutions, business organizations, and the professions. Among the ethical issues to be examined typically are: the ethical basis of business, the rights and responsibilities of corporations and their employees, and the relations of business to society and the individual. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in philosophy. (3, FaSp)
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PHIL 3000 - Special Topics Seminar in Philosophy (XCOR 3010 ) Critical exploration and analysis of selected philosophical issues through a seminar format that emphasizes discussion and student participation. Topics vary according to the interests of students and faculty, and change from one semester to the next. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in philosophy. (3)
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PHIL 3015 - Aristotle in New Orleans (XCOR 3010 ) This course combines traditional classroom learning and service learning. The course is designed around Aristotle’s insight that action and philosophical reflection must inform one another if we are to properly understand ourselves and live well. In the classroom, students will study writings by Aristotle and others on the nature of rhetoric, argument, education, and virtue. Students will also learn the fundamentals of formal debate. Outside the classroom, students will participate in a seven week service learning project that involves coaching New Orleans middle school debate teams. Prerequisite(s): XCOR 1011 or XCOR 1012 ; completion of at least 60 hrs. (3)
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PHIL 3025 - The Ideal Society (ENGL 3025 , THEO 3025 , XCOR 3010 ) This is an interdisciplinary course which employs humanistic methods to explore religious, philosophical and literary conceptions of an ideal society. Students will use literary works to inspire and imagine their own model of an ideal society, while learning to justify its values and structures rationally and with recourse to theological reflection. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 ; Three Semester Hours in Philosophy (No Theology prerequisites) (3)
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PHIL 3250 - Philosophy of Science This course will increase the student’s knowledge of the scientific method, the nature of science, and the relationship of science to other academic disciplines and to culture at large. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in philosophy. (3)
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PHIL 3260 - Philosophy of Law This course examines the relationship between law and morality, with particular attention to the use of moral principles in the analysis of legal doctrine. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in philosophy. (3)
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PHIL 3400 - Ethical Conduct in Scientific Research This course is a philosophical examination of ethical issues in scientific research. The students will practice recognizing ethical problems in research and resolving them in a well-reasoned manner. Students will examine the prevailing legal and professional norms of ethical research, as well as the broader values those norms reflect. Research ethics is about not only what a researcher does but also the type of person he or she is. This course thus considers the important roles that virtue and integrity play in research ethics. Specific ethical issues to be examined include: the treatment of data, mistakes and negligence, research misconduct, intellectual property, and the human genome project. Prerequisite(s): 3 semester hours in Philosophy. (3)
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PHIL 4001 - Directed Reading This course allows philosophy majors (and other interested students with the consent of the instructor) to pursue a research project in philosophy. Prerequisite: six semester hours in philosophy and permission of department head. (1)
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PHIL 4002 - Directed Reading This course allows philosophy majors (and other interested students with the consent of the instructor) to pursue a research project in philosophy. Prerequisite: six semester hours in philosophy and permission of department head. (2)
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PHIL 4003 - Directed Reading This course allows philosophy majors (and other interested students with the consent of the instructor) to pursue a research project in philosophy. Prerequisite: six semester hours in philosophy and permission of department head. (3)
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PHIL 4900 - Senior Thesis This course is required of all philosophy majors. The student will pursue a research topic under the guidance of a philosophy instructor. The research will culminate in a scholarly paper. Students should make plans to enroll in this course at least one semester prior to enrollment, including arranging supervision by an instructor with expertise and interest in the student’s area of interest. Prerequisite: senior standing. (3)
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Physics A grade of C or better in a prerequisite course is required before a student may progress to the next course.
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PHYS 1010 - General Astronomy This is a survey course in astronomy and open to any student with an interest in astronomy (regardless of major) and satisfies the natural science requirement. Topics will be chosen from such areas as history of astronomy, telescopes, the solar system and its origin, stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology and life in the universe. It includes one laboratory session per week. Prerequisite(s): None. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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PHYS 1121 - Physics I for PHYS and ENGR Usually offered fall and spring semesters. First of a three-course sequence (PHYS 1121 - PHYS 1141 - PHYS 2530 ) for majors in physics and engineering treating the fundamental laws and principles of the various fields of physics: mechanics, relativity. Lecture and laboratory courses are integrated in a classroom equipped with computers, interfaced probes and traditional laboratory equipment that enhances the interactive learning, hands-on experiences and conceptual understanding of physics. Three two hour lecture/lab sessions and one one-hour problem session per week. Corequisite(s): MATH 1070 . (4, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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PHYS 1141 - Physics II for PHYS and ENGR Usually offered fall and spring semesters. Second of a three-course sequence (PHYS 1121 - PHYS 1141 - PHYS 2530 ) for majors in physics and engineering treating electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, physical optics, and modern physics. Lecture and laboratory courses are integrated in a class room equipped with computers, interfaced probes and traditional laboratory equipment that enhances the interactive learning, hands-on experiences and conceptual understanding of physics. Three two-hour lecture/lab sessions and one one-hour problem session per week. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1121 . Corequisite(s): MATH 2080 . (4)
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PHYS 1530 - How Things Work (Non-science majors) An introduction, for non-science majors, to basic concepts and principles of physics by learning how objects from everyday life, such as air conditioners, bicycles or microwave ovens, work, including sound and acoustics. It includes one laboratory session per week. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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PHYS 2010 - General Physics I Offered each semester and 1st summer session. First of a two-course sequence (PHYS 2010-PHYS 2020 ) treating the fundamental laws and principles of the various fields of physics: mechanics and heat. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MATH 1030 . (3, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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PHYS 2010L - General Physics I Laboratory Offered each semester and 1st summer session. First of a two-course sequence (PHYS 2010L-PHYS 2020L ) treating the fundamental laws and principles of the various fields of physics: mechanics and heat. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MATH 1030 . (1)
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PHYS 2020 - General Physics II Offered each semester and 2nd summer session. Second of a two-course sequence (PHYS 2010 -2020) treating waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2010 . (3)
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PHYS 2020L - General Physics II Laboratory Offered each semester and 2nd summer session. Second of a two-course sequence (PHYS 2010L -2020L) treating waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2010 . (1)
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PHYS 2060 - Physics of Music This is a survey course on the physics of music. Topics covered include waves, interference, harmonics, chords, tuning, hearing, singing and how instruments produce the sounds we hear. This course has a lab component. (2, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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PHYS 2060L - Physics of Music Laboratory This is a survey course on the physics of music. Topics covered include waves, interference, harmonics, chords, tuning, hearing, singing and how instruments produce the sounds we hear. (1)
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PHYS 2510 - Computational Science & Engineering MATH 2510 Introduction in the use of numerical modeling techniques for solving problems in physics, chemistry, and biology. Initially students will be instructed on the use of numerical modeling software MATLAB and then topics within different fields will be used as a context for learning and applying numerical techniques to solve complex systems problems. The Course will cover simple but fundamental aspects of computer simulations with application to selected physical systems. The focus will be on the strategy for the solution of numerical problems, their computer implementation and analysis of the results. The course will have two lectures and one lab every week. No prior programming experience is required. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2070 . (3, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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PHYS 2530 - Vibrations and Waves Usually offered fall and spring semester. Mechanical vibrations and waves, simple harmonic motion, superposition, forced vibrations and resonance, coupled oscillations and normal modes, vibrations of continuous systems. Geometrical optics, including reflection and refraction from plane and curved surfaces, and physical (wave) optics, including interference and diffraction. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1141 or PHYS 2020 and MATH 2070 . (3)
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PHYS 2550 - Introduction to Materials Science Introduction to the basic concepts of materials science. Students will learn the basics of bonding, lattice structures and crystallography, including reading materials phase diagrams, and will be introduced to the electrical, magnetic, optical, and thermodynamic properties of solids. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1120/1120D or CHEM 1020/1020D and PHYS 2530 or PHYS 2020 . (3)
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PHYS 2550L - Materials Science Laboratory Experiments stressing the depostion of materials, characterization of their crystal properties, and measurement of their physical properties. Corequisite(s): PHYS 2550 . (1)
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PHYS 2630 - Analytical Methods for Physics and Engineering (ENGR 2630 ) An introduction of methods of mathematical physics used in physics and engineering such as vector and tensor analysis, Fourier analysis techniques, phasors, special functions, variation subject to constraints and elementary renormalization group techniques. The topics are introduced in the context of specific physics and engineering problems in electricity and magnetism, network analysis, modern physics, thermodynamics and mechanics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 and MATH 2080 . Corequisite(s): MATH 2530 . (3)
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PHYS 3010 - Electricity and Magnetism I (ENGR 3010 ) Usually offered fall semester. A complete development of electromagnetic theory beginning with the fundamental laws of electricity and magnetism, culminating with the development of Maxwell’s equations, and ending with a treatment of plane electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 , PHYS 2630 , MATH 2030 , and MATH 2080 . (3)
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PHYS 3011 - Electricity and Magnetism II Usually offered spring semester. A selection of more advanced topics in electromagnetism such as fields in material media, Laplace and Poisson’s equations, topics from relativity, electromagnetic waves in waveguides and in conducting media, and gauge transformations. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3010 . (3)
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PHYS 3020 - Mechanics-Dynamics (ENGR 2020 ) Usually offered fall semester. Systematic presentation of elements of classical mechanics using language of vector algebra and vector calculus. Topics include kinematics, kinetics, work, energy, impulse, and momentum. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 and MATH 2080 . (3)
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PHYS 3040 - Thermodynamics (ENGR 3040 ) Usually offered spring semester. Study of heat and temperature, the thermodynamics laws, work, ideal gases, engines, refrigeration, reversibility, entropy, phase transitions. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 or PHYS 2020 . (3)
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PHYS 3050 - Modern Physics Usually offered fall semester. Survey course on topics in contemporary physics. These include elements of the special theory of relativity, wave-particle duality, and elements of quantum theory as it applies to atoms, nuclei, molecules, and solids. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 or PHYS 2020 and MATH 2070 . (3)
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PHYS 3060 - Medical Physics Usually offered fall semester. Offers a broad view of medical imaging techniques designed to provide students with an appreciation for and an understanding of the several imaging techniques to diagnose several diseases. Topics include optical, ultrasound, x-ray, gamma ray, and magnetic resonance imaging. Prerequisites and Corequisites: PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2020 or permission of the instructor. (3)
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PHYS 3120 - Circuits I (ENGR 2120 ) Usually offered spring semester. An introduction to the analysis of linear, time-invariant circuits in response to steady-state and time-varying signals using various analytical tools including Kirchhoff’s laws, and Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 and PHYS 2630 and MATH 2030 . (3)
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PHYS 3160 - Biomedical Physics BIOL 3160 This course is designed specifically for students pursuing careers in medicine or those related to human health. Interdisciplinary in nature, it covers principles of physics that are essential in understanding real life phenomena, with particular focus on applications in medicine and human health. Ideal for students interested in nursing, diagnostic medicine, biomedical research, physiotherapy, or veterinary medicine. Prerequisites: Completion, with a grade of “C” or better, BIOL 1240 / BIOL 1240L and PHYS 2010 / PHYS 2010L . Corequisite: PHYS 2020 / PHYS 2020L is recommended but not essential. (3)
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PHYS 3210 - Mechanics-Statics (ENGR 2210 ) Usually offered spring semester. Analysis of systems and bodies considering the fundamental concepts of statics, including vectors, two-dimensional and three-dimensional force systems, equilibrium, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 and MATH 2080 . (3)
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PHYS 3310L - Advanced Laboratory Usually offered fall semester. For physics and engineering majors. Sophisticated experiments in optics and Modern Physics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 or PHYS 3050 and MATH 2080 . (1)
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PHYS 3320L - Advanced Laboratory Usually offered spring semester. For physics and engineering majors. Sophisticated experiments in electricity and magnetism, circuits and electronics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 or PHYS 3011 and MATH 2080 . (1)
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PHYS 3510S - Physics and Engineering Seminar Usually offered fall semester. A seminar course for junior and senior physics and engineering majors, in which each student makes an oral and written presentation on a topic in physics or engineering. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 . (1)
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PHYS 3520S - Physics and Engineering Seminar Usually offered spring semester. A seminar course for junior and senior physics and engineering majors, in which each student makes an oral and written presentation on a topic in physics or engineering. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2530 . (1)
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PHYS 3560 - Nanotechnology Introduction to mesoscopic physics and nanotechnology based upon it with one, two or three nanoscale dimensions. Physical topics include thermal fluctuations, quantum statistics, and scaling. Technological topics include quantum tunneling devices, spintronics, and quantum computing. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1020/1020D and PHYS 2530 or PHYS 2020 or permission of the instructor. (3)
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PHYS 3999 - Qualifying Examination for Dual Degree Engineering Majors. (0)
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PHYS 4050 - Quantum Physics Usually offered spring semester. The concepts and the mathematical methods of quantum mechanics. Topics include Schrodinger’s equation in time-dependent and time-independent forms; one- and three-dimensional solutions including the treatment of angular momentum and spin. Applications to simple systems such as the hydrogen atom, simple harmonic oscillator, and periodic potentials. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3050 . (3)
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PHYS 4200 - Physics Projects Usually offered fall semester. Detailed study (literature search) of one or more topics in physics. The student will submit a report on his/her study. One two-hour meeting per week. Prerequisite(s): Permission of chairperson or advisor. (1)
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PHYS 4210 - Physics Projects Usually offered fall and spring semesters. Detailed study (discussion or experimentation) of one or more topics in physics. The student will make an oral presentation on his/her study. One two-hour meeting per week. Prerequisite(s): Permission of chairperson or advisor. (2)
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PHYS 4530 - Special Topics Topics may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. (3)
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PHYS 4540 - Special Topics Topics may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. (3)
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PSCI 1010 - Introduction to Political Science This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of political life. Focus is placed on the development of the state; the role of ideology and political participation, particularly with attention to the impact of the individual on politics. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior, FaSpSu)
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PSCI 1020 - American Government Issues of American politics, including the Constitution, federalism, interest groups, political parties and elections, presidency, congress, courts, the Bill of Rights, and political equality. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior, FaSpSu)
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PSCI 2010 - Research Methods Origin of the discipline of political science and the understanding of the scientific method as it relates to the discipline. Research approaches and techniques in contemporary political science. Prerequisite: completion of all developmental mathematics requirements. (3, Fa)
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PSCI 2040 - International Relations Basic orientation to the study of international politics, objectives of nations’ foreign policy, patterns of interaction among nations, transnational organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and non-state actors in the contemporary world, stressing the nature and sources of international conflict. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior, Fa)
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PSCI 2050 - Introduction to Public Policy and Administration (PADM 2050 ) This course is an introduction to the essential skills useful to public administrators and policy analysts seeking to work in an analytical or managerial position in the public or not-for profit-sectors. It is designed to familiarize students with the principles and contextual restraints that form the program environment of the contemporary public manager. It will cover the basic development, content, administration, and evaluation of public policy in the American political system. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior, SpSu)
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PSCI 2060 - International Law and Politics This course provides an examination of the nature and role of international law. Reviews the effects and limitations international law has on the actions and policies of nation-states in contemporary world politics. Prerequisite(s): None (3)
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PSCI 2100 - Law, Politics, and Society (XCOR 3010 ) This course provides an introduction to the ways in which legal, political, and societal institutions interact and are interdependent. Particular attention is paid to the structures of legal institutions and the impact those structures have on the communities they oversee. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Fa)
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PSCI 2120 - Judicial Process This course provides an examination of the major participants (lawyers, judges, juries, interest groups) in the court system and the structure and rules in criminal and civil trial and appellate proceedings. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Sp)
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PSCI 2240 - Politics of Gender and Sexuality (WMST 2240 ) This course examines gender and sexuality as political identities in comparative context. It will address the impact of gender and sexuality on individual political behavior as well as the impact of political movements on these political identities. In addition, the course will address how governments and the political arena define gender and its relationship to sexuality. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
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PSCI 2410 - Public Opinion and Voting Behavior This course will examine two core issues in democracy: the formation and dynamics of public opinion through political socialization; and how public opinion influences political participation. Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1020 (3, Fa)
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PSCI 2440 - Black Politics (AADS 2440 ) This course will examine basic approaches to the study of Black politics. An examination of the nature of racism and the methods employed by Blacks to overcome oppression. Prerequisite(s): None (3, FaSu)
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PSCI 2511 - Quantitative Analysis This course will offer a survey of introductory statistics examining both descriptive and inferential statistical processes. Prerequisite: completion of all developmental mathematics requirements and PSCI 2010 . (3, Sp)
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PSCI 3010 - Comparative Politics This course will survey different types of political systems and make cross-national comparisons of government and politics of some major nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and North America. Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1020 . (3, Sp)
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PSCI 3100 - Constitutional Law (XCOR 3010 ) Development of the American Constitution as reflected in decisions of the Supreme Court; focuses on powers of the three branches of government and the relationship of national government to states. Recommended for pre-law students. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Fa)
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PSCI 3110 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (XCOR 3010 ) Personal liberties under the Bill of Rights (such as freedom of speech, press, etc.) and the Fourteenth Amendment (due process, equal protection) as reflected in decisions of the Supreme Court. Recommended for pre-law students. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Sp)
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PSCI 3133 - Mock Trial and Debate (CMST 2133) An introduction to the techniques of argumentation and debate applied to trial courts and the judicial process. Prerequisite: CMST 1010 (3, Sp)
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PSCI 3240 - Political Psychology This course will include a survey of psychological influences on political behavior; socialization and leadership styles; person and state perceptions; conformity; opinion and attitude formation; gender differences; ideological orientations; conflict, change, and group dynamics in an analytical framework. Prerequisites: PSCI 1010 , PSYC 1010 or permission of the instructor. (3)
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PSCI 3250 - Introduction to Political Thought This course is an introduction to political theory ranging from the ancient Greeks to contemporary political thinkers. It emphasizes how classic and contemporary approaches to political thought matter for examining today’s political controversies such as extreme economic inequality and the oppression of minorities. Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1010 or 3 semester hours in philosophy. (3, Fa)
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PSCI 3360 - Public Policy (PADM 3360 ) Development and content of public policy in the American political system, focusing primarily on the national level but also considering state and local levels; processes linking citizen demands and government action and stressing ways in which minorities might cope with and alter policy to serve their interest. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
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PSCI 3400 - Urban Politics Processes and structures of urban politics considered in core city and metropolitan contexts, stressing impacts of urban politics and distribution of power and various responses of citizens to effect changes in society. Prerequisite(s): None (3, EXPLORATIONS/Human Behavior)
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PSCI 3460 - Political Parties Development, organization, and influence of political parties and interest groups. Prerequisite(s): None (3)
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PSCI 4050 - African Politics and Government (AADS 4050 ) This course provides a comprehensive examination of the role of political leadership on the development of independent Black Africa with special emphasis on the influence of major personalities, the problems of African politics, nationalities, military politics, liberation movements, African ideologies, and economic integration and regional cooperation. Prerequisite(s): None (3)
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PSCI 4100 - International Political Economy This course focuses on the historical, theoretical, and contemporary perspectives of international political economy. Special attention is devoted to changing global patterns and the relationship between economics and politics, national and international security. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Fa)
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PSCI 4640 - The Politics of Developing Nations Types of political systems found in contemporary Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean/Latin America, and a survey of government and politics of some major nations which are considered developing nations. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Sp)
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PSCI 4901 - Independent Study Intensive individual readings in areas agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (1)
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PSCI 4902 - Independent Study Intensive individual readings in areas agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (2)
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PSCI 4903 - Independent Study Intensive individual readings in areas agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (3)
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PSCI 4911 - Independent Research Research project on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and Department Head. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Department Head. (1)
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PSCI 4912 - Independent Research Research project on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and Department Head. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Department Head. (2)
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PSCI 4913 - Independent Research Research project on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Department Head. (3)
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PSCI 4930S - Special Topics Seminar Critical analysis and exploration of issues in politics and political inquiry through discussions of reports and research studies. Topics vary according to the interests of department faculty and majors. Some possible topics are Technology, Law and Politics, Political Identities in America, New Orleans politics, etc. Prerequisite: PSCI 1010 and permission of the instructor and Department Head. (3)
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PSCI 4953 - Politics (local and international) Internship Placement with an elected official, public agency, “quasi-public” sector-related agency or consular agency under field supervisor. Student prepares written analysis of his/her experience in relation to theoretical concepts studied in courses. Student reports to field assignment rather than having classes, assignments, and examinations; the formal class meeting is a conference period with the instructor at one- or two-week intervals as scheduled. Graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: written permission of instructor and Department Head. (3 for 10 hrs/week field assignment; 6 for 20 hrs/week field assignment)
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PSCI 4956 - Politics (local and international) Internship Placement with an elected official, public agency, “quasi-public” sector-related agency or consular agency under field supervisor. Student prepares written analysis of his/her experience in relation to theoretical concepts studied in courses. Student reports to field assignment rather than having classes, assignments, and examinations; the formal class meeting is a conference period with the instructor at one- or two-week intervals as scheduled. Graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: written permission of instructor and Department Head. (3 for 10 hrs/week field assignment; 6 for 20 hrs/week field assignment)
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PSCI 4963 - Legal Internship Placement with a law office or judicial agency under field supervisor. Student prepares written analysis of his/her experience in relating the internship experience to literature in the field and meets with the instructor at two-week intervals as scheduled. Graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: written permission of instructor and Department Head. (3 for 10 hrs/week field assignment / 6 for 20 hrs/week field assignment)
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PSCI 4966 - Legal Internship Placement with a law office or judicial agency under field supervisor. Student prepares written analysis of his/her experience in relating the internship experience to literature in the field and meets with the instructor at two-week intervals as scheduled. Graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: written permission of instructor and Department Head. (3 for 10 hrs/week field assignment / 6 for 20 hrs/week field assignment)
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PSCI 4999 - Senior Capstone Required of all students in the major. The development of a portfolio reflecting academic competence of majors on general political topics covered during the course of their study in the department. The portfolio will be supervised/monitored by faculty within the department. (0, Sp)
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PRWT 2000 - Professional Prose The students of the workshop seminar write potentially publishable works of professional-level prose on a topic of their own choice; revised versions go into an end of semester portfolio. In addition, students read about the craft of writing and write weekly critiques. Prerequisite(s): final grade of a “B” or higher in ENGL 1000 /ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 /ENGL 1023H /ENGL 1025 , or permission of the minor Director. (3, Fa)
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PRWT 2070 - Creative Nonfiction CRWT 2070 In this seminar, students will study and practice writing literary nonfiction. The course will cover description, point of view, characterization, dialogue, and other techniques. Students will read the works of contemporary nonfiction authors and, using the workshop method, critique the work of their peers. (3)
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PRWT 2200 - Modern English Grammars ENGL 2200 This course is designed to give students some theoretical understanding of English syntax as well as the uses of Edited American English. Students will learn to manipulate their use of language at the sentence level for specific purposes and audiences, to edit their own writing confidently, and to analyze written texts. Other outcomes will enable students to understand some learners’ difficulty with grammar, to look beyond their surface errors, and to understand the difficulties ESL students have with English grammar. Throughout the course, students will read and analyze student and professional writing. (3)
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PRWT 3155 - Technical Writing A course specifically designed for writing in organizational cultures. Course assignments focus on content, organization, format, awareness of audience and purpose, conciseness and accuracy of language, and correctness. Course assignments include memos, proposals, instructions, letters, and reports. Successful completion of the Freshman English sequence is required. (3, Sp)
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PRWT 4000 - On-Campus Writing Apprenticeship This practicum promotes hands-on writing experience while writing for an on-campus client, such as the Xavier Herald or the Xavierite. In addition to the writing, students meet weekly with the Professional Writing instructor to talk about writing strategies, approaches, and the writing itself. The course may be taken up to two times for credit. Prerequisite(s): PRWT 2000 , PRWT 2070 , PRWT 2200 , PRWT 3155 . (3, Fa-Sp)
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