104 Aerobics (0-2-2). General activity course designed to provide a fitness program that offers complete and effective conditioning. A combination of exercise, weightlifting, and dancing. Eligible General Studies activity course.

106 Tennis and Racquetball (0-2-2). General activity course designed for the student who is interested in achieving success in the proper skills of tennis and racquetball. Eligible General Studies activity course.

108 Swimming Mechanics and Water Safety (0-2-2). General activity course designed for the student to acquire essential competencies to become secure in and on the water. Includes: stroke mechanics, elementary forms of rescue and water safety procedures. Eligible General Studies activity course.

212 Fundamentals of Officiating (3-0-3). A theory and practical work class designed to enable the student to be a competent official in recreational activities.

215 Aquatics (1-1-2). Provides the knowledge and skill essential to become a competent aquatics worker: lifeguard, swimming teacher, and swimming coach. A Lifesaving Certificate will be awarded to those who successfully fulfill Red Cross Lifesaving course requirements. PR: Basic swimming competency sufficient to pass a departmental pre-assessment.

261 Strength Training I (1-2-2). A strength development class with primary considerations given to providing the proper information so that the student will be capable of organizing a functional and efficient strength training program. Eligible General Studies activity course.

333 Physical Education in K-6 Grades (2-2-2). Emphasizes concepts, principles, materials and activities that should be incorporated in a physical education program in the early and middle grades. Required of all early and middle grade education students. and includes field experiences in a public school setting. PR: Admission to Teacher Education.

101 Physical Science Survey I (3-0-3). Introductory course for non-science majors containing basic principles of physics (mechanics, electricity, sound, and light) and essentials of astronomy (the sun and its family). CO/PR: MATH 101 or equivalent.

102 Physical Science Survey II (3-0-3). Introductory course for non-science majors containing elementary modern physics; basic principles of chemistry, meterology, and earth science. CO/PR: MATH 101 or equivalent.

103 Laboratory for Physical Science Survey I (0-3-1). Laboratory sessions designed to reinforce PHSC 101 lecture. Sessions consist of observing, reporting, and interpreting physical phenomena. CO/PR: PHSC 101.

104 Laboratory for Physical Science Survey II (0-3-1). Laboratory sessions designed to reinforce PHSC 102 lecture. Sessions consist of observing, reporting, and interpreting physical phenomena. CO/PR: PHSC 102.

314 Physical Geology and Laboratory (3-2-4). Study of minerals and rocks of the crust and forces and agents involved in geologic processes that change the earth’s surface. Laboratory work includes study of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic maps, field trips. PR: Completion of four hours of laboratory science

201 General Physics I (algebra-based), (3-0-3). An algebra-trigonometry based study of mechanics, properties of materials, thermal energy, and wave motion. PR: MATH 109, 110.

205 Recitation I (algebra-based), (1-0-1). A discussion and problem-solving session designed to accompany PHYS 201. CO: PHYS 201.

206 Recitation II (algebra-based), (1-0-1). A discussion and problem solving session designed to accompany PHYS 202. CO: PHYS 202.

211 General Physics I (calculus-based), (3-0-3). Introduction to physics for scientists and engineers. A calculus based study of mechanics, properties of materials, thermal energy, and wave motion. CO/PR: MATH 220.

310 Modern Physics (3-0-3). An introduction to atomic nuclear, molecular, solid state physics, elementary quantum mechanics, and other selected topics related to the development of the field. PR: PHYS 212 or consent of instructor.

490 Topics in Physics (3-0-3). An advanced topic is selected from one of the following:(a) Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. (b) Solid State Physics, (c) Nuclear Science and (d) Mathematical Physics. CO: PHYS 310 (for a, b, c); PR: PHYS 212 (for d).

200 American National Government (3-0-3). Survey of the American political system, with emphasis on the Constitution, governmental structure, the political process and selected policy outcomes.

218 State and Local Government (3-0-3). A comparative study of American state and local governments, with emphasis on federalism, federal and state relations, interstate regulations, and structure and political process of state and local governments.

290 Topics in Political Science (3-0-3). Formal course in diverse areas of political science. Course may be repeated for different topics. Specific topics will be announced and indicated by subtitle on the student transcript. PR: 3 credits in political science.

300 Political Thought (3-0-3). A survey of ancient, medieval, modern, and post-modern political thought. Special attention given to contemporary political ideologies, including fundamentalism, feminism, environmentalism, and communitarianism. PR: POSC 200 or ENGL 201. 312 Comparative Governments (3-0-3). Comparative study of the world’s major patterns of government; goals, scope and methods of cross-national political analysis with emphasis on the systems of Great Britain, France, and other Western Nations. PR: POSC 200.

325 Judicial Process (3-0-3). Study of the American legal system on both the state and national levels. Focus on the concept of law, selection of judges, criminal and civil procedure, trial and appellate processes. PR: POSC 200.

350 Public Administration (3-0-3). Examines the context within which public administrators at the national, state, and local levels operate. Topics include the nature of bureaucracy, the legitimacy of public administrators in American governance, governmental budgeting and financial governance, administrative budgeting and financial management, administrative ethics, administrative theory, human resources management, intergovernmental relations, and the public policy process. PR: POSC 200.

401 American Constitutional Law (3-0-3). A study of basic principles of American constitutional government with emphasis on leading Supreme Court cases. PR: POSC 200.

404 American Political Parties and Pressure Groups (3-0-3). Study of American politics with emphasis upon the role, organization, functions and processes of political parties and pressure groups. PR: POSC 200.

405 International Relations (3-0-3). Study of major concepts and approaches in world politics and analysis of process, institutions, problems of war and peace, and contemporary trends. PR: POSC 200.

490 Topics in Political Science (3-0-3). Selected topics concerning political issues of historical importance, popular interest, or contemporary relevance. May be repeated for difference topics, offered as announced. PR: 6 hours of political science courses and consent of instructor. PR: POSC 200.

495 Special Topics in Political Science (1-3 hours). Independent research in major field for students who have demonstrated a capacity for responsible work. Not repeatable. PR: POSC 200, Permission of directing professor and dean.

498 Political Science Internship (1-6 hours). Supervised field experience with a government organization or agency. Beyond submission of completed work assignments and time log, an additional written paper and/or oral presentation may be required depending on the nature of the field experience and the amount of credit requested. Course may be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours. PR: POSC 200, 218, and consent of instructor.

103 General Psychology (3-0-3). An introductory course in the principles of human behavior. It deals with topics such as scientific method in psychology, measurement, learning, development, perception, motivation, personality, abnormal behavior, intelligence and others.

210 Life Span Human Development (3-0-3). The life span covering the prenatal, early childhood, adolescent and adult stages. PR: PSYC 103 or SOCI 210.

290 Topics in Psychology (3-0-3). Formal course in diverse areas of psychology. Course may be repeated for different topics. PR: Consent of instructor. PR: PSYC 103.

300 Introduction to Counseling (3-0-3). An overview of the major theories of counseling as well as practical techniques and information for the counselor-in­training. . PR: PSYC 103.

312 The Psychology of Gender and Communication (3-0-3). Explores the bio­psychological origins of tendencies towards different communication styles between genders, such as aggressive tendencies. Investigates how these differences affect interpersonal, work and socio-cultural relationships. Provides specific examples of these tendencies and the problems that can arise, and provides opportunity to explore alternatives which may avoid these problems. PR: PSYC 103 or SOCI 210.

328 Social Psychology (3-0-3). A study and analysis of the effects of social structure upon an individual’s behavior. Social influence on personality development, attitude change, prejudice, crowd behavior, and group dynamics will be emphasized. PR: PSYC 103 or SOCI 210.

329 History of Psychology (3-0-3). A study of the evolution of psychology as an academic science from its roots in physiology and philosophy to current status. This study is focused through the lives of major contributors, their theories, and their influence on psychology. PR: PSYC 103 and 3 additional hours of psychology.

401 Theories of Personality (3-0-3). An introduction to the theories of the development, description, dynamics, and determinants of personality with the emphasis on the organization and functioning of personality both adaptive and maladaptive. PR: PSYC 103 and 6 additional hours of psychology.

402 Abnormal Psychology (3-0-3). An experimental and theoretical study of the phenomena of psychopathology, as well as a survey of the methods of clinical diagnosis and therapy. Emphasis is taken within the framework of current diagnostic classification systems. PR: PSYC 103 and 6 additional hours of psychology.

403 Cognitive Psychology (3-0-3). Based on the information processing model, cognitive psychology investigates the functions of mind such as learning and memory, perception, knowledge organization, language acquisition, categorization and dysfunction, problem solving and expertise, intelligence, social cognition, animal intelligence/cognition and the problems of defining and investigating consciousness. PR: PSYC 210

490 Topics in Psychology (3-0-3). Advanced formal course in diverse areas of psychology. Course may be repeated for different topics. PR: Consent of instructor and 6 hours of upper-level psychology courses.

495 Special Topics in Psychology (1-3 hours). Independent research for students who have demonstrated a capacity for responsible work. PR: 9 hours of psychology courses plus permission of instructor and dean.