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University Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The Fall (Fa), Spring (Sp), or Summer (Su) semesters indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. Service Learning courses are denoted by SL. Core Curriculum courses are denoted by the appropriate designation. Click here for more information: The Core Curriculum .
 

Physician Assistant
  

  • PHAS 5072 - Medical Informatics

    This course will cover the importance of evidence-based medicine and review basic statistical, research methods and ethical standards in research. It will also cover the interpretation and application of various types of clinical articles to answering a clinical question and prepare the student for the project to be completed during the clinical year. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the physician assistant program and completion of prior semester’s coursework with a grade of a C or better. (1, Su)
  

  • PHAS 5081 - Community Outreach Project I

    This is the first in a series of courses designed to support several aspects of our mission to promote a more just and humane while providing service to the medically underserved in the form of an educational presentation to a community group. Students select a topic of interest for health promotion/disease prevention to present to the target group to improve health outcomes.  Prerequisite(s): Admission to the physician assistant program. (0, Sp)
  

  • PHAS 5082 - Community Outreach Project II

    This is the second in a series of courses designed to support several aspects of our mission to promote a more just and humane while providing service to the medically underserved in the form of an educational presentation to a community group. Students select a topic of interest for health promotion/disease prevention to present to the target group to improve health outcomes. Prerequisite(s): Completion of PHAS 5081  with a Pass. (0, Su)
  

  • PHAS 5083 - Community Outreach Project III

    This is the third in a series of courses designed to support several aspects of our mission to promote a more just and humane while providing service to the medically underserved in the form of an educational presentation to a community group. Students select a topic of interest for health promotion/disease prevention to present to the target group to improve health outcomes. Prerequisite(s): Completion of PHAS 5082  with a Pass. (0, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5093 - Clinical Integration

    This course will prepare the student for the upcoming clinical year. The focus will be on procedures, such as bedside and surgical procedures including aseptic technique, air and blood-borne pathogen transmission prevention, phlebotomy, IV placement, foley catheter insertion, lumbar puncture, injections, surgical techniques and casting, as well as on the emergency management of a wide variety of diseases and disorders. Prerequisite(s): Completion of prior semester’s coursework with a grade of a C or better. (2, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5101 - Core Topics I

    This course is the first in a series designed to aid the student in being successful in clinical rotations, presenting unique cases, discussion of novel topics, and encourage preparation for the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE) by means of monthly examinations used to develop and assess the student’s competency in the stated PA Program Goals/ Student Learning Outcomes. This course will meet on campus at the end of rotation activities. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and meeting all requirements to enter into the clinical phase of the program. (1, Sp)
  

  • PHAS 5102 - Core Topics II

    This course is the second in a series designed to aid the student in being successful in clinical rotations, presenting unique cases, discussion of novel topics, and encourage preparation for the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE) by means of monthly examinations used to develop and assess the student’s competency in the stated PA Program Goals/ Student Learning Outcomes. This course will meet on campus at the end of rotation activities. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PHAS 5101  with a grade of a C or better. (1, Su)
  

  • PHAS 5103 - Core Topics III

    This course is the third in a series designed to aid the student in being successful in clinical rotations, presenting unique cases, discussion of novel topics, and encourage preparation for the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE) by means of monthly examinations used to develop and assess the student’s competency in the stated PA Program Goals/ Student Learning Outcomes. This course will meet on campus at the end of rotation activities.  Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PHAS 5101  and PHAS 5102  with a grade of a C or better.  (1, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5111 - Supervised Practice-Family Medicine

    This 4 week clinical course will be within a Family Medicine clinic setting. Students in this course will be able to refine their skills in performing a history and physical exam, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and developing treatment plans for patients. This course provides the PA student with experience in the outpatient evaluation and treatment of pediatric and adult patients, including preventive medicine, acute and chronic illness, and patient education. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (4, Sp, Su, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5121 - Supervised Practice-Internal Medicine

    This 4 week clinical course will be within an Internal Medicine practice. It will include a substantial inpatient experience for the PA student to gain knowledge of the evaluation and treatment of the multiple diseases and conditions of the adult and geriatric population requiring hospitalization. Students will perform history and physical examinations, obtain diagnostic testing and present their data along with proposed differential diagnoses and treatment plans. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (4, Sp, Su, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5131 - Supervised Practice-Pediatrics

    This 4 week clinical course will provide the PA student with experience in outpatient and/or in-patient management of pediatric patients. The student will have the opportunity to perform well child exams, problem oriented exams, evaluate common pediatric illnesses, and the care of the newborn, infants, children, and adolescents. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (4, Sp, Su, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5141 - Supervised Practice-General Surgery

    This 4 week clinical course will be within a surgical practice. PA students will participate in Operating Room (OR) cases and hospital consultations as well as clinic based cases and visits in caring for conditions that require surgical management. This will include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post- operative care. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (4, Sp, Su, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5151 - Supervised Practice-Emergency Medicine

    This 4 week clinical course will be within a hospital Emergency Department. PA students will gain knowledge and learn skills relevant to the triage, stabilization, diagnosis, and management of acute, life- threatening injuries and illnesses as well as the care of less threatening conditions. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (4, Sp, Su, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5161 - Supervised Practice-Behavioral Health

    This 4 week clinical course will provide the PA student with a behavioral medicine experience in caring for ambulatory and/or hospitalized patients with psychiatric disorders. The student will perform basic psychiatric evaluations, monitor medications, and support the clinical management plan for patients after psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (4, Sp, Su, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5171 - Supervised Practice-Women’s Health

    This 4 week clinical course provides the PA student with experience in managing common gynecologic disorders. Emphasis is placed on learning experiences in family planning and birth control, the recognition and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, cancer detection and prevention, prenatal care and the evaluation and treatment of common ambulatory gynecologic problems. The obstetric experience will include routine prenatal and postpartum care. It will include labor & delivery when possible. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (4, Sp, Su, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5181 - Supervised Practice-Elective

    This 4 week clinical course is intended to provide the student with supervised experiential training in an area that he/she might have a special interest in but was unable to experience during other clinical rotations. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (4, Sp, Su, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5191 - Supervised Practice-Elective

    This 4 week clinical course is intended to provide the student with supervised experiential training in an area that he/she might have a special interest in but was unable to experience during other clinical rotations. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (4, Sp, Su, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5211 - PA Externship Elective I

    This 4 week clinical course is intended to provide the student with more advanced supervised experiential training in an area that he/she might have a special interest in or in an area that a student may be assessed by a preceptor for the possibility of employment. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (3, Sp)
  

  • PHAS 5212 - PA Externship Elective II

    This 4 week clinical course is intended to provide the student with more advanced supervised experiential training in an area that he/she might have a special interest in or in an area that a student may be assessed by a preceptor for the possibility of employment. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations. (3, Sp)
  

  • PHAS 5221 - Interprofessional Experience

    This course is designed to prepare clinical PA students to work collaboratively in interprofessional patient centered teams. It provides students with an experience to learn the principles of interprofessional practice and apply these principles by directly communicating with other health care professionals of different disciplines beyond the traditional physician -PA team. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations.  (1, Fa)
  

  • PHAS 5231 - Summative Course

    Students must demonstrate competency to practice medicine as an entry level PA. This course allows the student to demonstrate the knowledge, interpersonal skills, patient care skills, and professionalism required to enter clinical practice. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or remediation of all didactic coursework with a grade of a C, a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher, and successful completion or accommodation for deficiencies for all prior SCPEs required for all rotations.  (2, Sp)
  

  • PHAS 5241 - Capstone Project

    This course is a follow up to Medical Informatics. It is designed to allow the PA student to complete a Master’s Project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students may identify an area of medicine, disease process or condition, conduct research, and produce a paper worthy of publication. The student may also perform a learning service project resulting in a paper worthy of publication or product for use in the community. The student will prepare and present an oral presentation on their topic. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PHAS 5072  with a grade of a C or better. (1, Sp)

Physics

A grade of C or better in a prerequisite course is required before a student may progress to the next course. 
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • PHYS 3999 - Qualifying Examination for Dual Degree Engineering Majors.

    (0)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • PHYS 4530 - Special Topics

    Topics may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. (3)
  

  • PHYS 4540 - Special Topics

    Topics may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor. (3)
  

  • PHYS 4999 - Senior Comprehensives

    (0)

Political Science
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • PSCI 3460 - Political Parties

    Development, organization, and influence of political parties and interest groups. Prerequisite(s): None (3)
  

  • PSCI 4050 - African Politics and Government

    (AADS 4050  and XCOR 3020 ) 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • PSCI 4640 - The Politics of Developing Nations

    (XCOR 3020 ) 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)
  

  • PSCI 4901 - Independent Study

    Intensive individual readings in areas agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (1)
  

  • PSCI 4902 - Independent Study

    Intensive individual readings in areas agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (2)
  

  • PSCI 4903 - Independent Study

    Intensive individual readings in areas agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and chairperson. (3)
  

  • PSCI 4911 - Independent Research

    Research project on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and Department Head. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Department Head. (1)
  

  • PSCI 4912 - Independent Research

    Research project on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and Department Head. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Department Head. (2)
  

  • PSCI 4913 - Independent Research

    Research project on topic agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and Department Head. (3)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • PSCI 4999 - Political Science Senior Capstone Experience

    The Political Science Department designed the Capstone Seminar to be a culminating experience for students. As majors, you complete a common set of courses early in your program of study that establishes the foundation of the discipline and initiates processes of skill building. You then branch off into different subfields (American National Institutions, International Affairs, Public-Law, Urban Politics, Public Administration) and take a variety of courses with different substantive and skill emphases in the “middle” of the major. The Capstone provides a venue where you will be able (and expected) to draw upon the ideas and skills you have gained thus far to explore a new and overarching topic or set of related topics in Political Science that has relevance to your futures. Capstone seminars provide an integrative experience that substantively allows you to employ insights and ideas from work in different subfields and includes skill intensive writing, critical thinking, independent research and oral presentation opportunities to apply theories and concepts to new problems and cases, as well as practice in articulating and defending your own views. Prerequisite(s):  Students must be seniors to register for the course. (0, ENGAGEMENTS/Senior Capstone)

Professional Writing
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • 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)
  

  • PRWT 4001 - Off-Campus Writing Apprenticeship

    This practicum promotes hands-on writing experience while writing for an off-campus client, such as the Tennessee Williams Festival or local publication. In addition, students meet weekly with the Professional Writing instructor to talk about writing strategies, approaches, and the writing itself. This 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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