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PH 101 - Energy - Present and Future
Prerequisite: M 109 , M 127 or equivalent math competency Intended primarily for business and liberal arts students. Explores the nature, role, and economic impact of energy in our society. Topics include the nature and growth of energy consumption, physical limits to energy production and consumption, environmental effects, and comparisons of energy alternatives. Special emphasis on the technical, environmental, and economic aspects of nuclear power as well as energy sources of the future such as fast-breeder reactors, fusion, solar, and geothermal power. 3 credits
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PH 103 - General Physics I with Lab
Prerequisites: M 109 or M 127 , or equivalent math competency. Corequisite: PH 103L - you must enroll in a section of PH 103L before you can enroll in PH 103 Primarily for life science majors with no calculus background. Basic concepts of classical physics: fundamental laws of mechanics, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and conservation principles. Introduction to modern physics: relativity and quantum theory; atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics. Application of the physical principles to life sciences. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
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PH 103L - Lab PH 103
LAB PH 103 0 credits
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PH 104 - General Physics II with Lab
Prerequisites: M 109 or M 127 or equivalent math competency. Corequisite: PH 104L - you must enroll in a section of PH 104L before you can enroll in PH 104 Primarily for life science majors with no calculus background. Basic concepts of classical physics: fundamental laws of mechanics, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and conservation principles. Introduction to modern physics: relativity and quantum theory; atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics. Application of the physical principles to life sciences. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
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PH 104L - Lab PH 104
LAB PH 104 0 credits
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PH 150 - Mechanics Heat & Waves w/Lab
Prerequisite: M 117 . Corequisite: PH 150L - you must enroll in a section of PH 150L before you can enroll in PH 150 Introductory course for physical science and engineering majors. Kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation principles for momentum, energy and angular momentum. Thermal physics. Basic properties of waves, simple harmonic motion, superposition principle, interference phenomena, and sound. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
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PH 150L - Lab PH 150
LAB PH 150 0 credits
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PH 203 - The Physics of Music and Sound
Prerequisites: PH 100 or PH 103 or PH 150 or equivalent. Corequisite: PH 203L - you must enroll in a section of PH 203L before you can enroll in PH 203 A second- semester course in physics for students with music and sound recording majors and others with a special interest in music, acoustics, or sound and hearing. Study of the physics underlying such things as the production of sound by musical instruments, electromagnetic storage and reproduction of sound, human hearing, and acoustics of concert halls and other spaces. Integrated laboratory experiments provide hands-on experience of these phenomena. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
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PH 203L - Lab PH 203
LAB PH 203 0 credits
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PH 205 - Electromagnetism/Optic w/Lab
Prerequisites: PH 150 and M 118 . Corequisite: PH 205L - you must enroll in a section of PH 205L before you can enroll in PH 205 Basic concepts of electricity and magnetism; Coulomb’s law, electric field and potential, Gauss’s law, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s rules, capacitance, magnetic field, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves. Fundamentals of optics; light, laws of reflection and refraction, interference and diffraction phenomena, polarization, gratings, lenses and optical instruments. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
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PH 205L - Lab PH 205
LAB PH 205 0 credits
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PH 207 - Engr Physics
Prerequisites: one full year of non-calculus physics with laboratories, two semesters of calculus. A one-semester course primarily for engineering transfer students who had one-year non-calculus physics sequence. All the major topics of PH 150 -PH 205 are covered with an ample use of calculus. PH 207 should not be used as a technical elective. 4 credit hours. 3 credits
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PH 211 - Modern Physics
Prerequisite: PH 205 Modern physics fundamentals. Twentieth century developments in the theory of relativity and the quantum theory. Atomic, nuclear, solid-state, and elementary particle physics. 3 credits
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PH 270 - Thermal Physics
Prerequisite: PH 103 or PH 150 . Basic thermodynamics and its applications. Major emphasis on the efficiency of energy conversion and utilization. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, efficiency of heat engines, solar energy, the energy balance of the earth, energy systems of the future, economics of energy use. 3 credits
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PH 280 - Lasers
Prerequisite: PH 205 . Laser theory, holography, construction, and application to latest engineering and scientific uses. 3 credits
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PH 285 - Modern Optics
Prerequisite: PH 205 . Introduction to optical theories. Topics on the latest developments in optics. Application to life sciences and engineering. 3 credits
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PH 301 - Analytical Mechanics
Prerequisites: PH 150 , M 204 , or instructor’s consent. This is an intermediate-level course in Newtonian mechanics. Selected topics include the formulation of the central force problem and its application to planetary motion and to scattering, theory of small oscillations, dynamics of rigid body motion, and an introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism. 3 credits
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PH 303 - Radioactivity and Radiation
Prerequisite: a college chemistry course or permission of instructor. Intended for students in occupational safety and health, fire science, forensic science, and related fields as well as for science and engineering students with interest in this area. Topics include the nature of radiation and radioactivity, the interaction of radiation with matter, biological effects of radiation, detection and measurement of radiation, shielding considerations, dosimetry, and standards for personal protection. 3 credits
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PH 401 - Atomic Physics
Prerequisite: PH 211 Structure and interactions of atomic systems including Schrodinger’s equation, atomic bonding, scattering and mean free path, radiative transitions, and laser theory. 3 credits
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PH 406 - Solid-State Physics
Prerequisite: PH 211 . Introduction to the physics of solids with emphasis on crystal structure, lattice vibrations, band theory, semiconductors, magnetism and superconductivity. Applications to semiconductor devices and metallurgy. 3 credits
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PH 415 - Nuclear Physics
Prerequisite: PH 211 or consent of instructor. Elementary nuclear physics. Nuclear structure, natural radioactivity, induced radioactivity, nuclear forces and reactions, fission and fusion, reactors, and topics of special interest. 3 credits
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PH 450 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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PH 451 - Elementary Quantum Mechanics
Prerequisite: PH 211 or consent of instructor. An elementary treatment of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Schrodinger’s equation, with its applications to atomic and nuclear structure; collision theory; radiation; introductory perturbation theory. 3 credits
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PH 470 - Theory of Relativity
Prerequisite: PH 211 or consent of instructor. Introduction to Einstein’s theory of relativity. Special theory of relativity; Lorentz transformations, relativistic mechanics and electromagnetism. General theory of relativity; equivalence principle, Einstein’s three tests, graviton, black hole, and cosmology. 3 credits
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PH 599 - Independent Study
Prerequisites: consent of faculty member and department chair. Opportunity for the student under the direction of a faculty member to explore an area of personal interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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Philosophy |
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PL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
The nature of reality and how it may be known, according to the great thinkers of the Occident and the Orient. 3 credits
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PL 205 - Classical Philosophy
The origins of philosophy and the continuing influence of classical thought on the development of ideas. 3 credits
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PL 206 - Modern Philosophy:Descartes-Present
Philosophical theories that have dominated the modern age. Stress on a central figure of the period. 3 credits
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PL 210 - Logic
Modern symbolic logic and its applications. 3 credits
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PL 215 - Nature of Self
Investigation of personal identity, human nature, and the mind from ancient, modern, Western, and Eastern perspectives. 3 credits
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PL 222 - Ethics
How shall one live? Critical examination of answers proposed by classic and modern philosophers of the major world traditions. 3 credits
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PL 240 - Philosophy of Science & Technology
Scientific method, the logic of scientific explanation, the application of science to practical problems and questions peculiar to the social sciences. 3 credits
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PL 250 - Philosophy of Religion
An examination of some philosophical notions used in religious discourse, such as meaning, truth, faith, being, God, the holy. 3 credits
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PL 333 - Professional Ethics
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. What does it mean to be a professional? This course examines the relationship between technical competence financial gain, and ethical responsibility. 3 credits
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PL 356 - Philosophy of Art
Corequisite: a course in one of the arts or junior or senior standing. Comparative study of beliefs in cultures around the world about art, beauty, and aesthetics. Topics include definitions of art, natural beauty versus artifice, the nature of aesthetic experience, cultural relativism, and the value of art in an age of science and globalization. 3 credits
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PL 450 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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PL 451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of philosophy. 3 credits
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PL 452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of philosophy. 3 credits
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PL 453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of philosophy. 3 credits
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PL 454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of philosophy. 3 credits
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PL 455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of philosophy. 3 credits
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PL 456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of philosophy. 3 credits
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PL 457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of philosophy. 3 credits
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PL 458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of philosophy. 3 credits
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PL 459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of philosophy. 3 credits
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PL 599 - Independent Study
Opportunity for the student under the direction of a faculty member to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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Political Science |
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PS 101 - Introduction to Politics
A basic course introducing students to the discipline of political science and its subjects: political theory, law, national government, international relations, comparative government, and political economy. 3 credits
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PS 121 - American Government and Politics
A basic study of the American political system. Constitutional foundations, the political culture, Congress, the Presidency, the judicial system, political parties, interest groups, news media, individual liberties, federalism, the policy-making process. 3 credits
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PS 122 - State & Local Govt
Problems of cities, revenue sharing, community power structures, welfare, public safety, the state political party, big-city political machines, interest groups, state legislatures, the governor, the mayor, courts, and judicial reform. 3 credits
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PS 203 - American Political Thought
Pre-Revolutionary and Revolu-tionary political thought; classical conservatism, liberalism, Jacksonian democracy, civil disobedience, social Darwinism, progressive individualism, and pluralism. 3 credits
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PS 203 - American Political Thought
Pre-Revolutionary and Revolu-tionary political thought; classical conservatism, liberalism, Jacksonian democracy, civil disobedience, social Darwinism, progressive individualism, and pluralism. 3 credits
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PS 205 - Politics of Black Movement in America
The political development of the Black Movement in America emphasizing ideological, legal, and cultural perspectives. 3 credits
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PS 216 - Urban Government and Politics
A study of the urban political process. Structures and organizations of urban governments, decision making, public policy, the “urban crisis", crime and law enforcement, party politics and elections, taxation and spending patterns, environmental problems, management of urban development. 3 credits
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PS 222 - United States Foreign Policy
An examination of the global foreign policy of the United States and of the process of policy making involving governmental and non-governmental actors. A review of the political, economic, military, and cultural tracks of policy. 3 credits
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PS 224 - Public Attitudes and Public Policy
A study of the sources of mass political attitudes and behavior and their effect upon public policy. The course will examine the techniques for influencing opinion, including propaganda and mass media communications. 3 credits
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PS 228 - Public Interest Groups
Examination of group institutions of the American political culture. Emphasis on the legal nature, purpose, and function of each operational organization in the political process. 3 credits
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PS 229 - Legal Communications
Familiarization with the kinds of legal documents and written instruments employed by participants in the legal process. Recognization and understanding of the purpose of writs, complaints, briefs, memoranda, contracts, wills, and motions. 3 credits
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PS 230 - Anglo-Am Jurisprudence
Surveys ideas about the nature of law. Legal philosophers examined include Plato, Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, John Austin, William Blackstone, Benjamin Cardozo, L.A. Hart, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. The contribution to legal theory made by various schools of jurisprudence (e.g., positivism, legal realism). 3 credits
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PS 231 - Judicial Behavior
Examination of the American court system as a political policy-making body. Topics considered include: the structure of the judicial system, the influence of sociological and psychological factors on judicial behavior, and the nature and impact of the judicial decision-making process. 3 credits
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PS 232 - Politics of the First Amendment
Preferred preparation in American Government. Examination of the political implications of the First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, and religion; Supreme Court adaptation of the First Amendment to changing political and social conditions. 3 credits
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PS 241 - International Relations
Forces and structures operating in the modern nation-state system, the foreign policy process, decision-making process, the impact of decolonization on traditional interstate behavior, economic and political developments since World War II. 3 credits
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PS 243 - International Law and Organization
Preferred preparation in American Government or International Relations. Traditional and modern approaches to international law and organization; major emphasis on the contribution of law and organization to the establishment of a world of law and world peace. The League of Nations system and the United Nations system are analyzed. 3 credits
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PS 261 - Modern Political Analysis
Introduction to political analysis, including quantitative and qualitative techniques, systems and data analyses, role and group theory, simulations and projections using computerized models. 3 credits
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PS 281 - Comp Political Systems: Asia
Traditional and modern political and social structures of China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian states, including the function of the political system within each country. 3 credits
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PS 282 - Comp Political Systems: Europe
Political characteristics of modern European states. Emphasis on political, social, and economic institutions and structures. Special attention to European integration and the European Union; changes in Eastern Europe and the former USSR. 3 credits
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PS 283 - Comp Political Systems: Latin America
Political modernization, development in Latin America, political institutions, national identity, leadership, integration, political socialization, and political ideologies. 3 credits
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PS 285 - Comp Political Systems: Middle East
Analysis of the Arab and non-Arab states in the region with particular attention to the political systems, violence, and the problems of tradition vs. modernity. 3 credits
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PS 304 - Political Parties
Preferred preparation in American or State and Local Government. Voting and electoral behavior, nominations and campaign strategy, pressure groups, political party structure and functions of the party system in the American political community. 3 credits
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PS 308 - Legislative Process
Preferred preparation in American or State and Local Government. Legislative process in the American political system; legislative functions; selection and recruitment of candidates; legislative leadership, the committee system; lobbyists, decision-making; legislative norms, folkways, and legislative executive relations. 3 credits
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PS 309 - The American Presidency
The role of the President as commander-in-chief, legislative leader, party leader, administrator, manager of the economy, director of foreign policy, and advocate of social justice; nature of presidential decision making, authority, power, influence, and personality. 3 credits
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PS 331 - Theory and the Supreme Court
An examination of the ways in which the Supreme Court exercises judicial review with particular emphasis on the various theories of review as they have evolved from John Marshall to the present. 3 credits
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PS 332 - Constitutional Law
Preferred preparation in American Government. Principles and concepts of the United States Constitution as revealed in leading decisions of the Supreme Court and the process of judicial review. 3 credits
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PS 340 - Campaign Mgmt:Procedures/Operations
A study of the procedures and operations of the contemporary political campaign, including issue development, voter registration, canvassing, media usage, fundraising, scheduling, campaign data, etc. 3 credits
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PS 341 - Campaign Mgmt: Structure/Organization
Exploration of the structure, organization, and management of the campaign operation and the handling, roles, and tasks of the campaign personnel. 3 credits
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PS 344 - Campaign Mgmt:Survey/Polling
A study of the uses and interpretation of survey research, polling projects, and computer techniques and their application to political campaigns. 3 credits
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PS 346 - Campaign Mgmt:Finance/Election Laws
Exploration of the methods used to finance a political campaign; the nature of campaign costs; the role of political action committees; the effects of campaign finance laws; and the technical aspects and political implications of election laws at the federal, state, and local levels. 3 credits
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PS 350 - Public Policy: U.S. Natl Security
The development and operation of U.S. military and national security policy from George Washington to the present with major emphasis on the 20th century and post-World War II. 3 credits
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PS 355 - Terrorism
Examination of the modern application of terrorism in international affairs, paying special attention to ideological and infrastructure determinants. 3 credits
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PS 390 - Political Modernization
Comparative analysis of political change and development. Political transition, political integration and nation building; institutional developments; political parties; military elites; youth; intellectuals; the bureaucracy; economic development; and political culture. 3 credits
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PS 415 - Internship Legal & Public Affairs
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor is required. Students will have the opportunity to work as paraprofessionals in legislatures, government agencies, and party organizations and to share their experiences with other interns in legal and public affairs. 3 credits
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PS 450 - Campaign Mgmt: Internship
Actual work experience in campaign management. 3 credits
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PS 461 - Political Theory: Ancient & Medieval
Foundations of Western political thought from the Greek, Roman and medieval experiences as it applies to the total discipline of political science. 3 credits
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PS 462 - Political Theory: Modern & Contemp
A continuation of the study of political thought from the High Middle Ages to contemporary theorists. 3 credits
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PS 494 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PS 495 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PS 496 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PS 497 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PS 498 - Special Topics
Special studies on a variety of current problems and specialized areas in the field not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
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PS 499 - Senior Seminar I
Prerequisite: permission of department chair. Capstone course in which students use the tools of their discipline to examine a selected problem. May be conducted as a proseminar. Required of all political science majors. 3 credits
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PS 500 - Senior Seminar II
Prerequisite: permission of department chair. Capstone course in which students use the tools of their discipline to examine a selected problem. May be conducted as a proseminar. Required of all political science majors. 3 credits
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PS 599 - Independent Study
Directed research on special topics to be selected in consultation with the department chair and a sponsoring faculty member. 3 credits
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Quantitative Analysis |
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QA 118 - Business Mathematics
Prerequisite: M 109 or successful completion of qualifying placement test by the mathematics department. This course is designed to improve the quantitative reasoning skills of business students. It provides an introduction to two important knowledge bases: linear functions and systems and the fundamentals of the derivative and integration and their uses in business decision making. The focus of the course will be on the application of these mathematical concepts to personal business, management, marketing, and finance issues. Excel spreadsheet applications will be used extensively throughout the course. 3 credits
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QA 216 - Business Statistics
Prerequisite: QA 118 or equivalent. A course in elementary probability and statistical concepts and theory, with emphasis on data analysis and presentation; probability theory; sampling distributions; statistical inference; Z-test, T-test, F-test and Chi-Square test. Simple and Multiple Regression Analysis will also be covered. 3 credits
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QA 328 - Quant Tech Mgmt
Prerequisites: QA 216 and junior standing. An introduction to quantitative techniques in management. Topics include linear programming, assignment problems, transportation algorithms, network and inventory models, and decision theory. 3 credits
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QA 343 - Management Information Systems
Prerequisite:QA 216 This course provides methodology of the design, analysis, and evaluation of management information systems (MIS). Topics include organizational implications of information technology, planning and control systems, implementation of an integrated system, technical treatment of MIS management, and application of computers via computer packages in business environments. 3 credits
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QA 350 - Quantitative Techniques
Prerequisite: QA 216 Advanced applications of quantitative techniques to the solution of business problems. Topics include classical optimization techniques, non-linear programming, topics in mathematical programming, and graph theory. 3 credits
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QA 380 - Operations Management
Prerequisite: QA 216 Basic reviews of Operation Systems designs. Focuses on how competitive advantages as cost, quality, time, and flexibility are created. Topics to be covered include: operations strategy, process improvements, capacity planning, staff and production scheduling, supply chain management, inventory management, Lean Operations, Just in Time and time-based competition, project management, and the role of technology. Analytical tools are incorporated to augment the depth of understanding and assist in analysis. 3 credits
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QA 428 - Forecasting for Decision Making
Prerequisite: QA 216 Review of different approaches to forecasting used by management at different levels of decision making. Techniques will include smoothing and decomposition, causal and judgmental methods. Computer applications and modeling will be emphasized. 3 credits
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QA 450 - Special Topics
Prerequisite:QA 216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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QA 451 - Special Topics
Prerequisite: QA 216 Coverage of new and emerging topics and applications in quantitative analysis. 3 credits
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