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PGM 165 - Facility Operations
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An introduction to the key considerations involved in operating a golf facility including how budgeting, forecasting, and planning contribute to a profitable operation. Students will learn how to develop, organize, and implement a profitable golf car rental program, incorporating safe, clean, and well-maintained golf cars that add to customer’s enjoyment. Prerequisite(s): PGM 100 .
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PGM 170 - Player Development
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Required for all new students and those that have not passed the PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT). Emphasis on improving the playing skills of students by developing individualized plans in concert with video analysis, group short game instruction, supervised practice, and competition. Students must pass the PAT to be released from subsequent semesters.
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PGM 175 - Golf Fitness and Performance
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A thorough physical evaluation is used to develop a fitness program focused on golf skill enhancement through improved balance, strength, coordination, and technique.
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PGM 180 - Facility Management I
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An introduction to the PGA Business Planning Model including how budgeting, forecasting, and planning contribute to a profitable operation. Students will learn the business value of golf shop design as well as customer relations. Students will learn the characteristics of a well-organized golf car fleet and how to utilize policies and procedures to add value to the customer, facility, and golf professional.
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PGM 190 - Golf Internship 1
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A three-month internship designed to blend classroom education with practical application in the golf industry. Students are responsible for completing experiential coursework mutually agreed upon between the supervising professional and PGM faculty. Written assignments are due periodically over the internship. At the end of the internship, the supervising professional and PGM faculty will complete an evaluation of the student. Prerequisite(s): PGM 140 PGM 180
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PGM 225 - Customer Relations
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An introduction to the PGA Customer Relations Model including customer greeting routines, seven interpersonal skills, four strategies for guiding effective interactions with customers, supervisors, employees, and others. *Course was previously listed in catalogs as PGM 125* Prerequisite(s): PGM 130 PGM 140 PGM 145 PGM 180
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PGM 230 - Intermediate Teaching and Golf Club Alteration
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This course introduces how learning variables, such as feedback and practice, affect performance. A variety of teaching methods will be covered as will how to work with different golfer populations. Improving player performance is explored through alterations to golf clubs in terms of grip, shaft, and angles to meet specific needs of individual golfers. Prerequisite(s): PGM 130 PGM 140 PGM 145 PGM 180
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PGM 265 - Golf Operations
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The course emphasizes the golf operations as the core unit overseeing individual business units, such as the golf shop, play on the course, the golf car fleet, the practice range, caddie programs, and more. Topics include the value of organizational structure, job descriptions, policies and procedures, and implementation of operational tools and technologies. Prerequisite(s): PGM 130 PGM 140 PGM 145 PGM 180
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PGM 270 - Instructor Development
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Required for students that have passed the PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT). The course is
designed to apply the fundamental theories and concepts learned in Introduction to Teaching in
a golf instruction environment. Additional topics may include use of video technology, digital coaching systems, student learning styles, and differences in swing technique. Prerequisite(s): Students must pass the Player Ability Test (PAT)
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PGM 280 - Facility Management II
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This course focuses on developing a facility’s vision, core values, key characteristics, and mission and how to examine the business within those definitions. Students will apply those business plans to the merchandising operation and learn how to create and maintain a buying plan. Prerequisite(s): PGM 130 PGM 140 PGM 145 PGM 180
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PGM 290 - Golf Internship 2
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A six-month internship designed to blend classroom education with practical application in the golf industry. Students are responsible for completing experiential coursework mutually agreed upon between the supervising professional and PGM faculty. Written assignments are due periodically over the internship. At the end of the internship, the supervising professional and PGM faculty will complete an evaluation of the student. Prerequisite(s): PGM 130 PGM 140 PGM 145 PGM 180 PGM 190
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PGM 330 - Advanced Teaching and Golf Club Fitting
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The flow of teaching is addressed in order to maximize positive student behavior changes and skill transfer to the course. Other topics include elements of the mental game, advanced shotmaking skills, the importance of physical evaluations and corrective exercise programs, and strategies and tactics for meeting the needs of golfer populations through player development programs. A focus on the development of effective processes and procedures for club fitting will enable students to make recommendations to improve player performance. Prerequisite(s): PGM 390 .
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PGM 345 - Merchandising and Inventory Management
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A study of the golf shop as it relates to the planning and management requirements for a successful gold-retailing business. The ability to attract customers and increase merchandise sales will be explored through open-to-buy plans, merchandise assortment plans, pricing, vendor relations, markdowns, display, and sales promotions.*Course previously listed in catalogs as PGM 240* Prerequisite(s): PGM 290 .
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PGM 365 - Golf Operations II
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The course emphasizes the monitoring of operational performance of core business units. A performance system is introduced for supervising employees and delegating work responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): PGM 225 , PGM 230 , PGM 265 , PGM 280 and PAT Completion
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PGM 380 - Facility Management III
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A comprehensive study of Business Planning, this course includes the assessment of the current state of the business as well as development of appropriate business goals and strategies to meet those goals. Students will analyze financial history to create financial forecasts and operating budgets and develop strategies for monitoring performance and making necessary adjustments. These concepts will be applied to various areas of the overall facility including the golf car fleet, food and beverage operations, and turfgrass management. Students will also learn the skills vital to a successful career in the golf industry. Prerequisite(s): PGM 225 , PGM 230 , PGM 265 , PGM 280 and PAT Completion
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PGM 390 - Golf Internship 3
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A seven-month internship designed to blend classroom education with practical application in the golf industry. Students are responsible for completing experiential coursework mutually agreed upon between the supervising professional and PGM faculty. Written assignments are due periodically over the internship. At the end of the internship, the supervising professional and PGM faculty will complete an evaluation of the student. Prerequisite(s): PGM 230 , PGM 345 , PGM 145 , and PGM 265 .
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PGM 450 - Golf Facility Cases and Problems
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This comprehensive course examines case studies and problems presenting a challenge to the effective and efficient management of golf facilities. Students will be asked to develop and present their solutions using all functional areas, and golf industry knowledge acquired through coursework and practical experiences. Prerequisite(s): PGM 330 , PGM 340 , PGM 350 , and PGM 360 .
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PGM 490 - Operations Practicum
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Students gain practical skills and experience at the university-owned golf facility. Students will apply a best practices philosophy while experiencing managerial responsibilities in all facets of the operation. PGA Golf Management faculty provides daily supervision and evaluation of the students. Prerequisite(s): PGM 290 or Instructor Approval.
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PHSC 210 - Laboratory Safety
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An introduction to chemical, physical, and biological hazards associated with laboratory work. Students are introduced to laboratory worker regulations, methods for laboratory and personnel monitoring, and personal protective equipment and clothing. Note: PHSC 210 is a prerequisite (or corequisite) to all laboratory courses in pharmaceutical sciences.
Lecture Fall.
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PHSC 285 - Microbiology: A Clinical Approach
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Microbiology: A Clinical Approach is a course designed to provide undergraduate students with a fundamental understanding of microbes, ranging from molecular processes and information flow to principles of microbial pathogenesis and clinical aspects, with an emphasis on the application of microbiology to the fields of pharmacy and the health sciences. This course will include an introduction to the biology of microorganisms from the perspectives of microbial structure and function, metabolism, genetics, and diversity. The clinical significance of microbial biology will be emphasized throughout the course. Laboratory exercises are designed to mirror didactic subjects and give students hands-on experience with microbial organisms. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 CHEM 111 CHEM 113
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PHSC 324 - Introduction to Biostatistics
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Cross-listed: CLNR 324
Statistical methods in health sciences. The course is intended to provide the student with basic knowledge of descriptive statistics, graphing data, probability theory, normal and other common distributions, sampling and estimation, hypothesis testing, ANOVA and other selected statistical methods.
Lecture Fall.
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PHSC 338 - Product and Process Validation
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This course introduces students to the principles of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), process troubleshooting, quality control and quality assurance. Federal regulations and documentation requirements are discussed throughout the course. The course covers in detail the theory and practices by which pharmaceutical and biotechnology processes are validated.
Lecture Spring.
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PHSC 411L - Analytical Instrumentation Lab
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A comprehensive introductory course that provides students with an in-depth study of the theory and operation of scientific instrumentation typically found in pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnical research and analytical facilities. Students gain hands-on experience with a variety of spectroscopic and chromatographic instrumentation through structured laboratory experiments. Students must attend a weekly pre-lab session.
Lab Spring Prerequisite(s): PHSC 210 , PHSC 220 /PHSC 220L , PHYS 221 , or by the permission of the instructor.
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PHSC 419L - Industrial Pharmacy Lab
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This survey course introduces students to the pre-formulation and manufacturing of pharmaceutical dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, sustained release preparations, ointments, and suspensions. In the laboratory portion of the course, students gain hands-on experience performing a variety of USP tests and unit operations.
Lab Fall. Prerequisite(s): PHSC 210 , PHSC 220 /PHSC 220L , PHSC 323 /PHSC 325 /PHSC 325L , and PHSC 410 /PHSC 411 /PHSC 411L .
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PHSC 442 - Interpersonal Skills
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Skills such as negotiation, written and verbal communication, managing meetings, facilitation, influencing without authority and assertiveness are often key determinants of success in the workplace. In order to teach students how to be more effective in their careers, students will be coached and evaluated on their ability to plan, conduct and/or facilitate meetings, generate effective communications, and foster effective listening, assertion, and influencing skills. Strategies that are successful during conflictive encounters will be stressed. In addition, students will be exposed to effective techniques used in the selection, mentoring, and management of employees including gender and culture differences.
Lecture Fall.
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PHSC 451 - Scientific and Technical Writing
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Scientific and Technical Writing is a required course for Pharmaceutical Sciences majors designed to enable students to effectively and accurately write and review a variety of technical documents used in pharmaceutical-related industries.
Lecture Fall.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 121 - Introduction to Philosophy
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An examination of basic philosophical issues which arise in the fields of ethics, political philosophy, theory of knowledge, and metaphysics.
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PHIL 225 - Debating Ethics
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Debating Ethics surveys a broad range of moral theories and provides opportunities for students to construct, present, and defend positions. Course may be taken more than once.
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PE 111 - Elective Activity Courses
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Emphasis is on developing skills to enjoy and gain health benefits from the activity. The following activities are appropriate for all skill levels - beginning, intermediate and advanced. New courses will be added to reflect student interests. All students in PE 111 classes must wear shoes and clothing appropriate to the activity. Lab fees may be charged for some courses. Backpacking and Hiking, Basketball, Bowling, Cardio and Core, Dance (Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Clogging), Golf, Jogging, Lifeguard Training, Self Defense, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Team Sports, Tennis, Volleyball, Walking Fitness, Water Aerobics, Weight Training, Water Safety Instructor, and Yoga.
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PE 185 - Lifetime Wellness
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Required of all non-majors and Sport Management Majors as part of the General College Curriculum. Guides the student in leading a healthier life. Classroom lectures cover topics that include nutrition, the relationship between fitness and wellness, cardiovascular disease risk management, cancer risk management, stress management techniques, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, smoking cessation, cardiovascular assessment and exercise prescription, body composition assessment and weight control, and other relevant wellness and fitness issues. Lectures are supplemented by laboratory and physical activities. All students must wear appropriate shoes and clothing when participating in physical activity.
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PHYS 221 - General Physics I
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A study of classical mechanics and thermodynamics.Topics include:Newton’s laws of motion, conservation of energy and momentum, oscillations and mechanical waves, sound, the laws of thermodynamics, temperature measurement, work and heat. Algebra and trigonometry are used in conceptual development and problem solving. Intended for those interested in the quantitative investigation of the natural world. Laboratory work is coordinated with lectures. Prerequisite(s): MATH 112 or MATH 122
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PHYS 222 - General Physics II
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A study of electricity and magnetism, optics, and elements of modern physics.Topics include:electric and magnetic field concepts, DC and AC circuits, ray optics of mirrors and lenses, wave optics, and selected topics that may vary from year to year, including (but not limited to) atomic and nuclear phenomena, relativity, and particle physics. Algebra and trigonometry are used in conceptual development and problem solving. Intended for those interested in the quantitative investigation of the natural world. Laboratory work is coordinated with lectures. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221
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PHYS 231 - Introduction to Astronomy
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This covers the structure of the Universe we live in as well as the history of this oldest of sciences. Included is a study of the Earth/Moon system, the Solar System, the Milky Way, and Deep Space Objects. Because of the nighttime lab, this course is only offered in the Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 or permission of the instructor.
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PHYS 251 - Fundamentals of Physics I
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A calculus-based study of classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Topics include: Newton’s laws of motion, conservation of energy and momentum, oscillations and mechanical waves, sound, the laws of thermodynamics, temperature measurement, work and heat. Differential and integral calculus is used in conceptual development and problem solving. Intended primarily for engineering and physical science majors. Laboratory work is coordinated with lectures. Laboratory work is coordinated with lectures. Prerequisite(s): MATH 122 . Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Must take MATH 223 prior to or concurrently with this course. Must take PHYS 251L concurrently with this course.
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PHYS 252 - Fundamentals of Physics II
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A calculus-based study of electricity and magnetism, optics, and elements of modern physics. Topics include: electric and magnetic field concepts, DC and AC circuits, ray optics of mirrors and lenses, wave optics, and selected topics that may vary from year to year, including (but not limited to) atomic and nuclear phenomena, relativity, and particle physics. Differential and integral calculus is used in conceptual development and problem solving. Intended primarily for engineering and physical science majors. Laboratory work is coordinated with lectures. Laboratory work is coordinated with lectures. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 251 and MATH 223 Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): It is recommended that MATH 224 be taken either prior to or concurrently with this course. Must take PHYS 252L concurrently wiht this course
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PHYS 341 - Special Topics in Physics
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An advanced topic of special interest designed to supplement material covered in lower level courses by including current literature. May include a lab component. Topics vary by semester. (Fall, Spring) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 /PHYS 222 or PHYS 251 /PHYS 252 .
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PHYS 342 - Special Topics in Physics
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An advanced topic of special interest designed to supplement material covered in lower level courses by including current literature. May include a lab component. Topics vary by semester. (Fall, Spring) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 /PHYS 222 or PHYS 251 /PHYS 252 .
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PHYS 351 - Modern Physics I
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A calculus based study of special and general relativity, wave-particle duality, the Bohr Model of the Hydrogen atom, the Shroedinger Wave Functions and Equation and particle physics.Advanced partial differential and integral calculus with three dimensional spherical coordinates is used in conceptual development and problem solving. Intended for biochemistry, chemistry and mathematics majors. (Fall Only) Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or better in MATH 122 , CHEM 227 , PHYS 221 & PHYS 222 OR PHYS 251 & PHYS 252 or with instructor permission. MATH 223 and MATH 224 are recommended
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PHYS 352 - Modern Physics II
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This is a calculus-based study of advanced topics in Physics, to include Advanced Optics and the Human Eye, Lasers and Applications, Radiological Aspects of Health Physics and relevant scientific topics of special interest. Intended for biochemistry, chemistry and pre-professional health science majors. Prerequisite(s): A ‘C’ or better in MATH 122 and either PHYS 221 & PHYS 222 OR PHYS 251 & PHYS 252 with instructor permission. Prior completion of PHYS 351 is recommended.
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PHYS 445 - Physics Research
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An upper division student in good standing is urged to pursue an experimental research project with the guidance of any member of the chemistry and physics faculty chosen by the student. It is recommended that such projects be initiated in the fall semester. (Fall or Spring) Prerequisite(s): A grade of ‘C’ or better in PHYS 351 or PHYS 352 or with instructor permission
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POLS 229 - The National Government
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This general introduction to the study of American government focuses on the federal level with special attention to the framing of the U.S. Constitution, the general organization and functioning of the national government, the nature of federalism, political parties, elections, and current issues of public policy at the national level. Prerequisite for most political science courses.
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POLS 230 - State and Local Government
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This course gives special attention to federal-state relations and to the workings of state government in policy areas such as taxation, budgeting, and education. The politics of state government are closely examined. Local government is considered, but to a lesser degree. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 .
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POLS 232 - State Legislative Politics
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This independent course teaches the legislative process while preparing student-delegates for the convocation of the North Carolina Student Legislature held annually in Raleigh. Students are required to gain a working familiarity with Robert’s Rules of Order, participate in the research and writing of the bill(s) to be introduced at the state meeting, and (for full credit) write a formal policy position paper. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
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POLS 260 - Scope and Methods of Political Science
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An introduction to theory, hypothesis generation, data collection, data analysis, computer usage, and research methods of political science. This course culminates with student preparation of a research project or grant proposal. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and MATH 160 .
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POLS 300 - Introduction to Law
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Cross-listed: (Also HIST 300 , CRIM 300 )
An introduction and survey of the field of law for students interested in understanding the diverse nature of the field of jurisprudence and legal studies. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 , POLS 230 , and junior status.
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POLS 315 - The Cold War
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An Introduction to the Cold War Era in 20th century East-West diplomatic history, with emphasis on the political and military analysis of America’s experience during the Cold War from 1945-1991.
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POLS 317 - The Vietnam War
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This class provides a political, strategic, diplomatic, and military analysis of the Vietnam War and its history from the origins of America’s incremental involvement during the 1940s and 1950s, through America’s indirect and increasing direct combat participation during the 1960s and early 1970s, to the war’s tragic ending in 1975 and its far-reaching political, diplomatic, and domestic social impact then and decades later. The course will examine US political, geostrategic, and diplomatic interests, motives, and rationale for America’s involvement with Vietnam, the evolving nature of US National Security Policy and Strategy for supporting the French and later directly prosecuting the war, and the mismatched military strategy and tactics employed in a failed attempt to achieve America’s political and strategic aims for a noncommunist South Vietnam and containment of communism in Southeast Asia. Finally the course will examine and evaluate key aspects of the War’s lessons as they were initially ignored, later relearned, and eventually applied to America’s recent foreign policy challenges and conflicts, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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POLS 319 - America’s Modern Wars: A Political and Military Analysis
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This course provides a political, strategic, diplomatic, and military analysis of America’s three longest wars: the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The semester long course will examine the major political, diplomatic, strategic, and military events associated with these conflicts. It will analyze US Government (USG) foreign policy, and strategic aims and objectives throughout those wars, and the political and military constraints that may have undermined their achievement. It will compare and contrast USG short term political rationale and domestic motives for intervention, with broader long term US political, geo-strategic, and global diplomatic interests. The course will also examine the evolving nature of US National Security Policy and Strategy during the course of each conflict, and the too often mismatched conventional military strategy and tactics employed against insurgents engaged in asymmetric protracted or revolutionary war. Finally the course will examine and evaluate key aspects of each War’s lessons as they were sequentially forgotten or ignored, later rediscovered and relearned, and eventually applied, too often late at great cost in blood and treasure.
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POLS 323 - The Presidency
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An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the United States Presidency. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 .
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POLS 324 - Congress
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An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the United States Congress. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 .
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POLS 332 - Emergency Preparedness and Response
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The course is comprised of two components. Broadly, it is a comprehensive study of the systems involved in the management of disasters—beginning with the historical context of Emergency Management. Current practices, strategies, and the key personnel involved in emergency management will be examined. There will be a larger conversation focused on how emergency planning and management exists within the system of American federalism—covering local and state issues and their interaction with the federal government (FEMA and Homeland Security). Specifically, this course explores disasters from a public health perspective, examining the response systems and the populations impacted by disasters.
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POLS 334 - Public Budgeting
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An in-depth study of public finance and budgeting; theory, practice and political context. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and POLS 230 .
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POLS 335 - Congress and the Presidency
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This course analyzes two of the major branches of our national government in terms of their structure, motivations, and processes, placing them within the context of the American political system. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 .
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POLS 336 - American Political Parties
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The main topics considered are the origins and development of American political parties, their functions, organizations, regulations, campaign methods, and conduct of elections. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 .
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POLS 337 - Municipal Government
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The history, organization, and administration of American municipal corporations are studied in some detail. Special attention is given to intergovernmental relations and the current concerns of metropolitan governance. Prerequisite(s): POLS 230 .
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POLS 338 - Introduction to Public Administration
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This course explores philosophies and processes of administration of public and quasi-public organizations as they manifest themselves in the American bureaucratic structure. Detailed attention will be given to identifying those tasks best accomplished by the public sector, the problems of organizing and staffing government agencies, the efforts to keep governmental agencies politically accountable, and the means and mechanisms for implementing governmental decisions. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and POLS 230 .
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POLS 339 - Ethics in Government
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Cross-listed: (CRIM 339 )
This course will help students better understand the ethical and moral dilemmas pressed upon government in today’s society. The most notable approaches to ethics, values, and morality in government by prominent theorists in the field will be studied. Important concepts will be examined, such as administrative responsibility, mental attitudes, public interest, personal codes, paradoxes of procedure, and ethical and moral value systems. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and POLS 230 .
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POLS 340 - Introduction to Public Policy
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This course inquiries into the nature of the public policy-making process as it reveals itself in the initiation, formulation, and implementation of policy. Students will also analyze and evaluate selected national policies while examining and utilizing various analytical approaches. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and POLS 230 .
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POLS 343 - Introduction to Comparative Foreign Government
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This course introduces students to the recent histories, political cultures, government structures, political processes, and current situations of selected democratic, totalitarian, and developing countries. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 .
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POLS 345 - International Relations
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An introduction to politics among nations. Emphasizing the historical development of the international state system, this course focuses on the problems of war, development, and trade in the international system, while also including some attention to international organizations and international law. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 .
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POLS 403 - History and Politics of International Economic Relations
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This course will investigate at the international level the interaction of political and economic factors in the creation and distribution of wealth and power. Adopting a historical approach, the course will examine the forces and trends involved in the emergence of today’s global political economy and then turn to current issues, including production, trade and protectionism, monetary and financial relations, and problems of economic development and environmental degradation. Prerequisite(s): HIST 112 and POLS 345 .
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POLS 442 - Organization Theory and Behavior
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This course enables students to increase their understanding of how organizations can more effectively meet their objectives. Several major concepts will be examined, clarifying how organizations work and what alternative organizational strategies and structures exist. The concepts of power, resource allocation, work environment, and goals will be closely examined. Prerequisite(s): POLS 338 or POLS 340 .
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POLS 443 - Medieval Political Thought
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A survey of the major political thinkers of the medieval period, this course focuses on the Christian writers of Western Europe, including St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Marsilius of Padua, John Duns Scotus, and William of Ockham. There is some analysis of Muslim and Jewish thinkers as well. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and HIST 111 .
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POLS 445 - Modern European Political Thought
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This course analyzes the main currents of European political thought in terms of their historical setting and philosophical background. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and HIST 111 HIST 112 .
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POLS 446 - American Political Thought
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The main currents of American political thought, from colonial beginnings to the present, are analyzed in terms of their historical setting and philosophical background. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and HIST 221 HIST 222 .
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POLS 447 - Ancient Political Thought
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A survey of the political writings of Plato and Aristotle, this course focuses on analyses and evaluations of political ideas as well as their historical settings. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and HIST 111 .
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POLS 449 - The Development of the American Constitution
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This account of the living Constitution traces practices, customs, traditions, and fundamental legal ideas in their historic setting as they make up the body of American constitutionalism today. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and HIST 221 or HIST 222 , as appropriate.
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POLS 450 - The Development of the American Constitution
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This account of the living Constitution traces practices, customs, traditions, and fundamental legal ideas in their historic setting as they make up the body of American constitutionalism today. Prerequisite(s): POLS 229 and HIST 221 or HIST 222 , as appropriate.
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POLS 451 - Seminar on Constitutional Law
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This seminar requires students to make a detailed examination of the Supreme Court’s landmark cases and their implications. Prerequisite(s): POLS 449 or POLS 450 and approval of the instructor.
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POLS 454 - Internship
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An internship is a supervised work experience with selected law firms, public agencies, political campaign, noted public figures and non-profit agencies. Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor is required.
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POLS 459 - Contemporary Issues and Conferences
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Cross-listed: (HIST 459 )
This course is designed to encourage student participation in such programs as the Model United Nations and other intercollegiate conference activities and special programs of study. A student must secure the permission of the instructor in order to enroll in POLS/HIST 459 .
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POLS 460 - Special Topics
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Special Topics is a tutorial course established at the request of the student and faculty member when special needs or circumstances require examination of subject matter not otherwise included in the academic program (by arrangement with the instructor.)
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POLS 481 - Seminar in Research and Writing
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This seminar serves as the capstone course for students majoring in Political Science, especially those intending to pursue post-graduation opportunities other than law school. Under the active guidance of a faculty director, students will conceive, develop, research, and write a substantial piece (40 pages) of scholarly work. Through this process, students will hone skills crucial to success in graduate school or the professional arena, to include: definition of an relevant and feasible research topic, identification and appropriate use of primary and secondary sources of information, effective organization and presentation of ideas and information, development and application of appropriate research methodology, analysis and interpretation of findings, and evaluation of policy implications. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
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PORT 101 - Elementary Portuguese
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Introduction to pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The course includes the reading of prose and a survey of the history and civilization of the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) world.
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PORT 102 - Elementary Portuguese
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Introduction to pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The course includes the reading of prose and a survey of the history and civilization of the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) world.
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PORT 201 - Intermediate Portuguese
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Continuation and review of Portuguese grammar. The course includes readings in Portuguese prose and a continuation of the survey of the history and civilization of the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) world. Prerequisite(s): PORT 101 PORT 102 or equivalent placement.
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PORT 202 - Intermediate Portuguese
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Continuation and review of Portuguese grammar. The course includes readings in Portuguese prose and a continuation of the survey of the history and civilization of the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) world. Prerequisite(s): PORT 101 PORT 102 or equivalent placement.
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PSYC 222 - General Psychology
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A study of the various fields of psychology: the developmental process, learning, motivation, emotion, frustration and adjustment, attention and perception, memory and cognition, group dynamics, and abnormal behavior. Attention is given to the application of these topics to problems of study, self-understanding, and adjustment to the demands of society. Required of all prospective teachers. PSYC 222 is a prerequisite to all psychology courses. Offered in the fall, spring, and summer. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 222 is a prerequisite to all psychology courses.
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PSYC 232 - Social Psychology
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Cross-listed: (SOCI 232 )
A study of the way individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others. Topics for consideration include the manner in which status and role characteristics affect personality, the behavior of small groups, group pressure on individual judgment, leadership, crowd behavior, affiliation, and aggression. Offered in the spring.
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PSYC 260 - Developmental Psychology
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A study of the course of human development from conception to death, including physical, moral, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Normal developmental tasks are also examined. Offered in the fall.
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