May 30, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

12. Courses


 
  
  • NU 465 - Professional Perspectives: Dimensions of Community Nursing Practice

    Credits: 6

    Theory (4) 60 contact hours; Clinical (2) 90 clinical hours

    Prerequisite: NU 363 ; concurrent enrollment: NU 459 , NU 467  

    This courses is designed to provide students with opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills related to partnering with families, aggregates, and communities that are experiencing a multiplicity of actual or potential stressors. Emphasis is placed on measures that promote health and prevent disease, the role of the nurse, the inter-relatedness of health care systems with the environment, life-style factors, and the process of effecting change for the purpose of health care improvements through partnerships developed in the community. Experiences are designed to enhance skills in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies.

  
  • NU 467 - Professional Perspectives: Leadership and Management in the Health Care System

    Credits: 6

    Theory (6), 90 Contact Hours

    Prerequisite: NU 363 ; concurrent enrollment: NU 459 , NU 465  

    This course introduces the student to leadership theory and the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling. The content enhances nursing role development by concentrating on the integration of leadership roles and management functions into nursing practice. The content refines skills that are necessary to enhance the student’s ability to be a provider, designer, manager and coordinator of patient care. This course will allow the student to realize the impact of a career development plan and identify driving forces for professional nursing organizations and legislative issues.

  
  • NU 469 - Professional Perspectives: Complex Health Alterations and Threats to Health

    Credits: 6

    Theory (4) 60 contact hours; Clinical (2) 90 clinical hours

    Prerequisite:  NU 363 ; NU 459 , NU 465 , and NU 467 ; concurrent enrollment: NU 464 , NU 471 .

    This course is offered the last semester of the senior year. The focus in this course is on the application of nursing concepts to complex client situations in a variety of health care settings. Learning activities provide students with opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in the nursing roles of provider, collaborator, and manager of care, as well as those of change agent and patient advocate.

  
  • NU 471 - Advanced Nursing Concepts for the Professional Nurse

    Credits: 6

    Theory (6), 90 Contact Hours

    Prerequisite:  NU 363 , NU 459 , NU 465 , NU 467 . Concurrent enrollment: NU 464 , NU 469 .

    This course provides opportunities for the student to function within complex healthcare systems, An immersion experience allows the student to utilize clinical reasoning, management, and evaluation skills while functioning in the roles of provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession. This course integrates nursing experience and synthesizes RN/BSN program coursework through completion of a care management project, refinement of a professional nursing perspective, and reflective journaling.

  
  • NU 473 - Legal Issues in Nursing

    Credits: 3

    45 contact hours

    Prerequisite: Pre-nursing ASN or BSN Student or paralegal student

    This elective course is designed as a study of the legal issues facing nursing. It is designed for those who desire to assess litigation risks in the clinical setting, apply risk management principles, and review legal case studies relative to the health care delivery system. Through lectures, group discussions, case presentations and formal papers, the student will become even more aware of legal responsibility and accountability of nurses in all clinical settings. Strategies to address litigation risks on the primary, secondary, and tertiary level will be emphasized.

  
  • PHL 101 - Ethics and Academic Integrity

    Credits: 1



    This course asks students to carefully and critically reflect upon and examine the meaning of academic integrity within the context of university life, responsible citizenship, and wholeness of character.  Ethical theories - utilitarianism, duty-based ethics, and Aristotle’s virtue ethics - are studied and the basics of these approaches are used to help guide students’ thinking about honesty, self-respect, and healthy relationships with peers and faculty.

     Note:  Does not count for General Education Core.


  
  • PHL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the language, methods, major types, basic world views, and principal problems of philosophy.

  
  • PHL 202 - Aesthetics

    Credits: 3

    A study of the philosophical issues involved in the experience, the values, and the criticism of the arts. Student projects: investigation of specific problems and proposed solutions chosen from any of the arts.

  
  • PHL 204 - Ethics

    Credits: 3

    A study of representative ethical theories from classical to modern times with emphasis on the application of these theories to current ethical problems.

  
  • PHL 205 - Logic

    Credits: 3

    The principles of logic, including a study of argumentation and the common fallacies of reasoning.

  
  • PHL 206 - Sport Ethics

    Credits: 3

    This course introduces basic ethical theories and principles and then focuses upon their application to a variety of problems encountered in sports activities. The course deals with issues that arise most often when sport is viewed as a profession. However, since sport is so important in our society (for both competitor and spectator), one would not have to be professionally involved in sport to benefit from this course.

  
  • PHL 210 - Philosophy of Human Nature

    Credits: 3

    This course is a philosophical inquiry into questions and issues surrounding the nature of human existence. Inquiry will include considerations of knowledge, freedom, mind and body, good and evil, and personal identity. Readings will include writings by major philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Wollstonecraft, and Beauvoir, among others.

  
  • PHL 301 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

    Credits: 3

    A historical survey of the development of philosophy from the first philosophers of Greece through the medieval period. Major emphasis will be on the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas.

  
  • PHL 302 - Modern Philosophy

    Credits: 3

    A historical survey of the development of philosophy since the Medieval period. Selected readings from the great modern thinkers.

  
  • PHL 304 - Philosophy of Religion

    Credits: 3

    A study of the rational justification of religious beliefs with an emphasis on the traditional arguments for and against the existence of God.

    Also Listed as: REL 304 
  
  • PHL 305 - Nursing Ethics

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed for students pursuing a professional career in various fields of nursing. Through classroom lecture, discussion, and case analysis exercises, students develop skills at recognizing, analyzing, and resolving ethical dilemmas that are a part of everyday nursing practice.

    Note: Not open to first-year students

  
  • PHL 306 - Business Ethics

    Credits: 3

    A philosophical investigation of how to analyze ethical problems and implement ethical decisions in the various fields of business.

    Note: Not open to first-year students.

  
  • PHL 307 - Medical Ethics

    Credits: 3

    A philosophical study of situations requiring ethical decision making in the area of medicine.

    Note: Not open to first-year students.

  
  • PHL 310 - Existentialism

    Credits: 3

    A study of the development and innovations of extentialist philosophy and literature. Major emphasis will be on the writings of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Camus, and Beauvoir.

  
  • PHL 450 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    Credits: 3

    Note: Course may be taken for credit twice; credit may not exceed 6 hours.

  
  • PHL 451 - Political and Social Philosophy

    Credits: 3

    A study of alternative philosophical systems as they interpret such concepts as liberty, authority, justice, and law in human societies and politics.

    Also Listed as: POL 451 
  
  • PHL 465 - Contemporary Ethical Problems

    Credits: 3

    A study in some detail of various ethical problems encountered in professional settings. Focus upon problematic situations requiring decisions by professional people.

  
  • PLG 101 - Introduction to the Legal Profession

    Credits: 3

    The definition and role of the paralegal in the practice of law. History and organization of the profession. Ethics and professional responsibility. Introduction to law, the legal system, litigation, and legal analysis.

    Note: Prerequisite for all other paralegal courses. Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.

  
  • PLG 200 - Legal Bibliography and Research I

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or concurrent enrollment in PLG 101 .

    This course focuses on legal research basics using legal digests, encyclopedias, statutory material, citations to reporters, and basic electronic research.

    Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.

  
  • PLG 202 - Legal Bibliography and Research II

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  and PLG 200 

    This course is a continuation of PLG 200  and focuses on legal research and bibliographies with emphasis on advanced electronic research, and the preparation of legal memorandums and writing.

  
  • PLG 241 - The Legal Environment of Business

    Credits: 3

    An environmental approach to the study of law including a background of the economic and legal environment as it pertains to profit and/or nonprofit organizations along with ethical considerations and social and political influences as they affect such organizations.

    Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.

  
  • PLG 250 - Evidentiary Basics

    Credits: 3

    This course will examine the rules governing the admission, exclusion, and presentation of evidence in judicial proceedings. Topics to be covered will include but will not be limited to relevancy, character and habit evidence, examination and impeachment of witnesses, presentation of evidence, and the hearsay rule and its exceptions.

  
  • PLG 301 - Contracts

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    The objectives of this course are to acquaint students with contractual terminology, elements of contracts, effects of breach and recision, computation of damages, practical aspects of contract construction and uniform commercial code.

  
  • PLG 303 - Torts

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies.

    Acquaints students with tort terminology, elements of tort actions, computation of damages and practical aspects of tort litigation and defense.

  
  • PLG 325 - Business Organizations

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies.

    Includes an introduction to various business organizations such as Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies with an emphasis on corporations, incorporation procedure, corporation finance, business planning, contract law and corporate counsel. Areas also covered are corporate employees and shareholders, corporate operations, security laws, regulatory compliance, merger and acquisition, sales and termination.

  
  • PLG 327 - Estates, Trusts and Wills

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies.

    Introduction to estates as well as wills; intestacy and administration; assets of estates; and federal estate tax.

  
  • PLG 330 - Legal Writing

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101 , PLG 200 , and EN 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    A study of the prose of the legal profession, including work with contracts, letters, memoranda of law, briefs, and court documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions.

    Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.

  
  • PLG 340 - Law Office Technology and Management

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  and PLG 200  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    This course focuses on the use of technology in the law office emphasizing computers and computer applications. Word processing programs and legal software programs will be used. The course will emphasize management, production, personnel, research and record keeping.

  
  • PLG 350 - Health Care Law



    This course focuses on the legal environment in health care delivery such as the types of health care entities, and the laws and ethics that govern them, and discusses the major areas of health care law, including state and federal regulatory research and administrative law review. Also highlighted are important contemporary topics such as electronic health records, patient privacy and security, corporate compliance, and physician professional relationships.

  
  • PLG 351 - Criminal Trial Practicum

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 250  

    An examination of evidentiary reasoning and court room procedure. Students will learn the importance of preparation, professionalism, ethical behavior, and teamwork as they prepare to compete in simulated criminal judicial proceedings.

  
  • PLG 352 - Civil Trial Practicum

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 250  

    An examination of evidentiary reasoning and court room procedure. Students will learn the importance of preparation, professionalism, ethical behavior, and teamwork as they prepare to compete in simulated civil judicial proceedings.

  
  • PLG 401 - Special Topics in Paralegal Studies

    Credits: 1-3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    Note: May be repeated for credit based on change of topic.

  
  • PLG 427 - Administrative Law

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    Acquaints a student with Administrative Agency Law on a State and Federal level, such as Social Security, Worker’s Compensation, Environmental Protection Agency, etc. The student will study regulations, hearing procedures and appeals.

  
  • PLG 428 - Real Estate Law

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    Introduction to estates in real property. Includes such topics as transfers, mortgages, recording statutes, platting descriptions, title searches, real estate closings, and title insurance.

  
  • PLG 429 - Civil Litigation

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    Introduction to basic principles of procedural law. Areas of study are the proper conduct of the client interview, initiating the civil action, and answering in defendant’s behalf. Other areas include informal discovery, motions for summary judgment, settlement, pretrial procedures, assisting at trial, and postjudgment activities.

    Note: Prerequisites may be waived ONLY with Director’s written approval.

  
  • PLG 431 - Criminal Law

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    A study of criminal liability, the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, pretrial discovery, indictments, and pleas.

  
  • PLG 432 - Family Law

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    An examination of matrimonial law, adoption, the commercial law aspects of family life, and family law practice.

  
  • PLG 433 - Environmental Law

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    Survey of environmental laws and cases geared toward helping the paralegal have a working knowledge of environmental law and how environmental law may impact the different aspects of working cases with which a paralegal may come in contact.

  
  • PLG 434 - Bankruptcy Law

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    Survey of bankruptcy laws and cases with practical experience in completing the forms and obtaining the information from the clients.

  
  • PLG 440 - Practical Legal Lab

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG majors only and 18 hours of Legal Studies courses, or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    This course is practical in nature. Students select an area of specialization and are then placed in a legal setting where they exercise those skills and information developed in the classroom. The evaluation of the student’s ability is done as a combined effort of a paralegal faculty member and a representation of the sponsoring law firm.

    Note: This course meets the field experience requirements for the paralegal major.

  
  • PLG 451 - School Law

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PLG 101  or approval of the Director of Legal Studies

    Course focuses on legal issues involving the rights of students, teachers, parents, and administrators; topics include privacy, employment, freedom of speech and religion, liability, search and seizure, athletics and student organizations, discipline, and student records.

  
  • POL 101 - Basic Concepts in Political Science

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to political structures, processes, and outcomes. Students learn about the political world, from the actions of individuals motivated by their beliefs to the actions of governments motivated by their quest for material power. General theories and controversies of politics are featured, as well as an overview of how researchers study politics.

  
  • POL 150 - American Government

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the organization, principles, and operation of the federal system of government in the United States. The national government: terminology, fundamental concepts, the United States Constitution, citizenship, the Congress and legislation, the executive organization and functions, and the judicial system.

  
  • POL 301 - Public Administration

    Credits: 3

    An analysis of the organization, procedures, and purpose of the executive branch of government. Students explore the duties of agencies at the national, state, and local levels. Special emphasis is placed on the challenges facing administrators concerning personnel, budgeting, law, program evaluation, inter-agency and intergovernmental relations, and public relations. Of particular interest for those who plan to enter public service.

  
  • POL 307 - Public Budgeting

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: POL 301 

    An examination of the history, institutions and techniques of public budgeting and finance. The practices and fundamental concepts of governmental budgeting, public finance, and financial management will be introduced. Oral and written communication skills will be emphasized.

  
  • POL 325 - State and Local Governments of the United States

    Credits: 3

    Basic principles of state government. Governments of the fifty states, federal and interstate relations, state constitutions, legislatures, executives and administration, the courts, and city and county government. The rights and obligations of citizens in shaping institutions.

  
  • POL 335 - Religion and Politics in Contemporary America

    Credits: 3

    This course introduces students to the fundamental impact of religion on the major dimensions of politics in contemporary America. The principle aim of the course is to create an understanding of how religion and politics interact in the pursuit of public policy rather than explore questions of morality.

    Also Listed as: REL 335 
  
  • POL 350 - Social Science Research Methods

    Credits: 3



    Prerequisite: POL 101 or POL 150

     


    A hands-on lesson in how researchers explain social issues and even solve social problems through application of the scientific method. Students learn how to: pose a research question; plan and design their research approach; employ a variety of research methods; and interpret and present their research results. Of particular interest for those interested in graduate school in any of the social sciences.

  
  • POL 355 - Contemporary Events

    Credits: 1

    Major domestic and foreign events and problems of the present day. Periodical reading and individual reports. Recommended for students seeking greater understanding of the news and public affairs.

    Note: May be taken twice.

  
  • POL 360 - Political Parties and Interest Groups

    Credits: 3

    An examination of political parties and interest groups as vehicles of public participation in American politics. Focuses on party role in recruiting and funding candidates for office and interest group lobbying for public policy outcomes. Presents students with a key dilemma of democracy: how participation can inform government but also bias policy in favor of the privileged few.

  
  • POL 370 - Campaigns & Elections

    Credits: 3

    From candidate recruitment to the election aftermath, this course analyzes the roles of political parties, monetary contributions, the media, public opinion and other forces in determining how campaigns are run and who wins/loses. The electoral mechanisms (primary v. general elections, popular v. electoral votes, etc.) are also dissected to assess their ability to affirm meaningful citizen choice. Ultimately, students evaluate the power of campaigns and elections to renew, but also endanger, American democracy.

  
  • POL 380 - US Foreign Policy

    Credits: 3

    This course analyzes the contexts in which American foreign policy is made; describes the players, historical patterns, and basis of U.S. foreign policy; and evaluates the role of the U.S. in the post-Cold War era by focusing on different regions of the world and selected international issues.

  
  • POL 395 - American Constitutional Law

    Credits: 3

    The major judicial decisions that have shaped the development of the American system and philosophy of government. The development of our constitution, our concepts of government, and our political and legal institutions from their origins in England and colonial America to the present time. Especially recommended for students seeking careers in law and public administration.

  
  • POL 401 - The American Congress

    Credits: 3

    Students examine the representative and lawmaking functions of the U.S. Congress. The process of transforming bills into law is detailed; however, examination of the impact of committee/subcommittee discretion, leadership imperatives, party strategy, White House initiatives, media agenda-setting, and other forces illustrate how the ideal of orderly, coherent lawmaking may be inhibited.

  
  • POL 410 - The American Presidency

    Credits: 3

    The nature of the American Presidential system. Emphasis on the constitutional, institutional, and political elements of presidential power in national and foreign affairs. The people of the Presidency, various concepts of Presidential power and the relationship between the President, Congress, the bureaucracy, the party system, and the American public.

  
  • POL 440 - Urban Politics and Policy

    Credits: 3

    Examination of the implications of urban growth, the organization of urban and metropolitan areas, and political forces operating at that level.

  
  • POL 450 - Special Topics in Political Science

    Credits: 3

    An advanced seminar analyzing a specialized topic in political science. Topic to be chosen by the instructor.

    Note: Students may apply a maximum of six (6) credits of POL 450 toward a political science degree.

  
  • POL 451 - Political and Social Philosophy

    Credits: 3

    A study of alternative philosophical systems as they interpret such concepts as liberty, authority, justice, and law in human societies and politics.

    Also Listed as: PHL 451  
  
  • POL 460 - Comparative Politics

    Credits: 3

    A presentation of major political systems found around the world. Students dissect the fundamental components of structure and process in governments from open democracies to authoritarian systems. Special attention is paid to political, economic, and social challenges faced by governments in the 21st century.

  
  • POL 472 - International Relations

    Credits: 3

    A study of the relationships among governments, international organizations, corporations and other participants in world politics. Questions the traditional hierarchy of high politics (war, defense, diplomacy) and low politics (economics, environment, ethnic conflict) in a post-September 11 world. Poses questions for student discussion regarding future security, health and well-being of our world.

  
  • POL 475 - Terrorism

    Credits: 3

    The attacks of September 11, 2001 reinforce the value of a strategy long employed by the weak: terrorist violence to intimidate or destabilize a society. This course examines why terrorism is chosen and under which conditions it has succeeded in attaining desired political objectives. It then explores various counter-terrorism methods and how they have succeeded (or not) in stopping/preventing such violence. Students ultimately assess the consequences for conducting world politics in what is described as an era of global terror.

  
  • POL 490 - Internship/Practicum

    Credits: 3-6

    Prerequisite: Political Science majors, or permission of the Department Chair of History, Political Science, and Geography

    An experiential program that allows students to apply their academic preparation to particular political/governmental settings. Students work for a political organization, government agency, city hall, or other relevant institution and complete written assignments for academic credit.

    Note: A student must work at least 120 hours for three (3) credits and at least 240 hours for six (6) credits. Placement opportunity must be approved by the instructor. Assignments require students to assess institutional functions, political behavior and relevant public policy with respect to standards presented in other courses in the political science major.

  
  • PS 103 - Introductory Geology

    Credits: 3

    Emphasis placed on the earth’s dynamic systems, their sources of energy, and their constructive and destructive effects on the earth’s crust. Mineralogy and petrology are introduced as well as the various agents of erosion and deposition.

  
  • PS 104 - Historical Geology

    Credits: 3

    The earth from its cosmic origin to the present with special regard for the physical events and history of life during each of the great divisions of geological time.

  
  • PS 106 - Introductory Astronomy

    Credits: 3

    An introductory survey of our solar system and the universe beyond. Topics will include planetary bodies, satellites, comets, meteors, stars, nebulae, galaxies, pulsars, quasars, black holes, along with recognition of the major constellations and other pertinent material of general astronomical interest.

  
  • PS 107 - Introductory Physics

    Credits: 3

    A brief survey of the fundamentals of physics. Topics include kinematics, heat, light, gravity, work, power, energy, and metric conversions.

    Note: No credit can be earned for this course if the student already has credit for PSP 211 , PSP 212 , PSP 213 , or PSP 214 .

  
  • PS 108 - Introductory Chemistry

    Credits: 3

    A brief survey of the fundamentals of chemistry. Topics include behavior of atoms and molecules, construction of chemical formulas, bonding, and how it affects macroscopic properties.

    Note: No credit can be earned for this course if the student already has credit for PSC 111  or PSC 112 .

  
  • PS 109 - General Physical Science

    Credits: 3

    This course is an introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science and science education majors who are required to complete one or more physical science courses. Major topics will include physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth science.

  
  • PS 313 - Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Science in the Secondary School

    Credits: 3

    This course is taught concurrently with BSB 313 . This course is designed to give the student a knowledge of methods in the teaching of science in junior and senior high school. Emphasis will be placed on practical applications, such as laboratory preparation, safety, and teaching and classroom management. Each student will have the opportunity to do some teaching in the general chemistry laboratories at MUW. Students will also review current reference materials on science teaching, as well as state adopted textbooks in chemistry and other physical sciences.

    Note: Only open to students admitted to Teacher Education. This course does not count toward fulfillment of the requirements for the Physical Science major. It is for teacher certification only.

  
  • PSC 111 - General Chemistry I

    Credits: 3

    Lecture

    Prerequisite: or concurrent enrollment in MA 113  or higher (not MA 123 ) or demonstrated proficiency in math

    This course is designed to lay the groundwork for future study in chemistry by familiarizing the student with fundamentals of chemistry including naming of chemical species, stoichiometry, and atomic structure in addition to problem-solving.

  
  • PSC 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: PSC 111 , or concurrent enrollment in PSC 111 

    This course reinforces the topics covered in PSC 111  through experimentation.

  
  • PSC 112 - General Chemistry II

    Credits: 3

    Lecture

    Prerequisite: PSC 111 

    This course is a continuation of PSC 111 . The course continues the exploration of chemistry fundamentals with kinetics, equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry among other topics.

  
  • PSC 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: PSC 112 , or concurrent enrollment in PSC 112 .

    This course reinforces the topics covered in PSC 112  through experimentation.

  
  • PSC 211 - Organic Chemistry I

    Credits: 3

    Lecture

    Prerequisite: PSC 111 , PSC 112  (w/labs)

    This course is designed to give students a first hand knowledge of the fundamentals of organic chemistry including bonding, organic reactions, reaction mechanism, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy.

  
  • PSC 211L - Organic Chemistry Lab I

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: PSC 211 , or concurrent enrollment in PSC 211 .

    A laboratory course complementing the lecture course PSC 211 .

  
  • PSC 212 - Organic Chemistry II

    Credits: 3

    Lecture

    Prerequisite: PSC 211  (w/lab)

    This course is a continuation of PSC 211  and provides a fundamental background for understanding the structure, properties, and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds, especially aromatic compounds, carbonyl, carboxyl derivatives, and biomolecules.

  
  • PSC 212L - Organic Chemistry Lab II

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisite: PSC 212 , or concurrent enrollment in PSC 212 

    A laboratory course complementing the lecture course PSC 212 .

  
  • PSC 312 - Quantitative Analysis

    Credits: 4

    Laboratory-Lecture

    Prerequisite: PSC 112  (w/lab)

    This is primarily a laboratory course designed to develop the technique necessary in making quantitative determinations. Typical volumetric and gravimetric determinations are studied. Lecture on theories and computations accompany the laboratory work.

  
  • PSC 450 - Physical Chemistry I

    Credits: 4

    Lecture-Laboratory

    Prerequisite: PSC 212  (w/lab), PSP 212  or PSP 214 , MA 181 , and MA 182 . Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in MA 283 .

    This course includes a development of thermodynamics of solids, liquids, and gases; solutions; equilibria; electrochemistry; and kinetics. Emphasis will be placed on deriving mathematical models which describe macroscopic-scale processes.

  
  • PSC 451 - Physical Chemistry II

    Credits: 4

    Lecture-Laboratory

    Prerequisite: PSC 212  (w/lab), PSP 212  or PSP 214 , MA 181 , and MA 182 . Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in MA 283 .

    This course includes an introduction to quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, molecular structure, and statistical mechanics. Emphasis will be placed on developing mathematical models to account for microscopic-scale processes.

  
  • PSC 461 - Instrumental Analysis

    Credits: 4

    Lecture-Laboratory

    Prerequisite: PSC 312  and PSP 212  or PSP 214 . Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: PSC 212  (w/lab).

    This is a course designed to acquaint the student with instruments used in analytical methods. Use and operation of instruments together with theoretical aspects and limitations of each will be included.

  
  • PSC 465 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    Credits: 3

    Lecture

    Prerequisite: PSC 112  (w/lab), PSP 212  or PSP 214 , and PSC 212  (w/lab)

    This course covers bonding structure, coordination chemistry, and organometallics.

  
  • PSC 466 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    Credits: 3

    Lecture

    Prerequisite: PSC 212  (w/lab)

    This course covers reaction mechanisms, natural products, theoretical chemistry, and other areas of organic chemistry.

  
  • PSC 467 - Biochemistry

    Credits: 4

    Lecture-Laboratory

    Prerequisite: BSB 101 , BSB 102  (w/labs), PSC 211 , PSC 212  (w/labs); BSB 230  highly recommended

    A one semester survey of biochemistry emphasizing protein biochemistry (protein structure and activity, enzyme kinetics, catalytic and regulatory strategies, metabolic pathways) and introducing physical and chemical properties of carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids as necessary to understand protein form and function.

  
  • PSC 470 - Introduction to Chemical Research

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PSC 212  (w/labs)

    Designed for junior and senior chemistry and physical science majors. After consultation with a chemistry faculty adviser the student selects a problem requiring literature and laboratory research. A written report in publishable form is required.

    Note: May be repeated once (3-3).

  
  • PSC 490 - Special Topics in Physical Sciences

    Credits: 3-4

    Prerequisite: Permission of the Sciences and Mathematics Department Chair

    This course will provide advanced study in a current topic in the area of the physical sciences to be decided by the instructor. Topics could include spectroscopy, polymer chemistry, or the chemistry of natural products.

    Note: May be repeated once.

  
  • PSP 211 - General Physics

    Credits: 4

    Lecture-Laboratory

    An introduction to the basic principles of classical physics using algebra and trigonometry.  Major topics include kinematics, dynamics, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, light, and optics.  A fundamental knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is strongly recommended.

  
  • PSP 212 - General Physics

    Credits: 4

    Lecture-Laboratory

    An introduction to the basic principles of classical physics using algebra and trigonometry. Major topics include kinematics, dynamics, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. A fundamental knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is strongly recommended.

  
  • PSP 213 - General Physics (Calculus Based)

    Credits: 4

    Lecture-Laboratory

    Prerequisite: MA 182  

    A calculus-based introduction to the general principles of physics including a treatment of mechanics, work, energy, momentum, elasticity, fluids, vibrations, sound, temperature, heat, electricity, magnetism and light.

  
  • PSP 214 - General Physics (Calculus Based)

    Credits: 4

    Lecture-Laboratory

    Prerequisite: MA 182 

    A calculus-based introduction to the general principles of physics including a treatment of mechanics, work, energy, momentum, elasticity, fluids, vibrations, sound, temperature, heat, electricity, magnetism and light.

  
  • PSY 101 - General Psychology

    Credits: 3

    This survey course introduces the student to contemporary theories and methods in psychology.

  
  • PSY 201 - Introduction to APA Style

    Credits: 1

    This course introduces the student to the professional writing style of the American Psychological Association (APA). Topics include ethics, quotation, citation of sources, and reference format.

  
  • PSY 202 - Global Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Global Psychology explores consciousness research that relates human consciousness to the science of quantum physics and evolutionary biology, connecting the human to the natural world and integrating schools of psychology with levels of the spectrum of consciousness; it shows how the world’s spiritual traditions are also consistent with current sciences.  The implications of this new knowledge point to the role of the human in the universe, living in harmony with planet Earth, enhancing unity with the realm of Spirit, and improving the health of body, mind, and spirit.  Global Psychology places psychology in an ecological context and draws on psychological insight for recognizing cultural pathologies leading to the possible destruction of the planet and exploring effective and sustainable lifestyles, environmental action, and world peace.

  
  • PSY 206 - Human Growth and Development

    Credits: 3

    This course introduces the student to the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual throughout the lifespan.

  
  • PSY 210 - Professional Code of Ethics: Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite: PSY 101  and PSY 201 

    This course addresses the potential ethical issues that could arise in the professions of psychology.  Included in this course are applications of ethical standards in hypothetical scenarios in various professions and research areas of psychology.

 

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