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MU 199 - Intro to American Music II
Music of the North American continent from the Puritans to the present day; both European and non-European musical traditions, with emphasis on twentieth-century developments. 3 credits
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MU 201 - Analysis/Hist European Art Music I
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 151 Prerequisites: MU 150, MU 151. The growth of Western art music from its beginnings to the present day. Analysis of musical masterpieces on a technical and conceptual basis. 3 credits
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MU 202 - Analysis/Hist European Art Music II
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 201 Prerequisites: MU 150, MU 151. The growth of Western art music from its beginnings to the present day. Analysis of musical masterpieces on a technical and conceptual basis. 3 credits
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MU 211 - History of Rock
Study of rock music as a musical tradition and social, political, and economic phenomenon. Ethno-musicological and historical examination of rock from its pre-1955 roots to the present. 3 credits
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MU 221 - Film Music
Designed for both music and communication majors. Introduction to the art, science and history of musical scores in film. Class work includes viewing and analysis of films with significant cuing and an introduction to the musical repertoire available to the filmmaker. 3 credits
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MU 250 - Theory and Composition I
Investigation of music theory in various parts of the world, including the Western art tradition. Exercises in the composition of music within these theoretical constructs. Ear training and keyboard harmony. 3 credits
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MU 251 - Theory and Composition II
Investigation of music theory in various parts of the world, including the Western art tradition. Exercises in the composition of music within these theoretical constructs. Ear training and keyboard harmony. 3 credits
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MU 261 - Introduction to Music Industry
An introduction to the music industry from the artist's point of view. Provides guidance to musicians and/or songwriters trying to break into the record industry. Topics include: overview of the music industry, songwriting and publishing, the copyright law, music licensing, artist management: agents and attorneys, and recording contracts. 3 credits
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MU 299 - Problems of Music
Music as an art form throughout the world. Music aesthetics and its relationship to the performance and composition of music. 3 credits
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MU 300 - Studies in Music I
Area studies in music and its parent culture. Cultural theory as related to the music; instruments of the area and their etymologies; performance practices; the social role of music, both art and folk. Areas offered depend on availability of staff: China, Japan, the Near East, the Indian subcontinent, Africa, American Indian, Afro-American, Latin American, the Anglo-Celtic tradition and others. 3 credits
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MU 301 - Recording Fundamentals
Prerequisite: PH 100 or PH 150 Prerequisite: CO 103, PH 100 or PH 150. A study of the fundamentals of sound recording technique and methodology: acoustics, basic electronics, the decibel, magnetism, microphones, microphone placement, tape recorders, tape formats, mixers, signal processing and monitoring systems. This course also emphasizes the importance of sound aesthetics and ethics in the sound recording process. 3 credits
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MU 311 - Multitrack Recording I
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 301 Two semester course in the technique and methodology of multitrack studio and live recording. Includes detailed study of multiple tracking, mixing consoles, microphones, tape recorders, signal processors, studio procedures, sound synthesis, MIDI and digital audio. Also emphasizes the use of computers in the recording studio. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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MU 312 - Multitrack Recording II
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 301 Prerequisite: MU 301 . Two semester course in the technique and methodology of multitrack studio and live recording. Includes detailed study of multiple tracking, mixing consoles, microphones, tape recorders, signal processors, studio procedures, sound synthesis, MIDI and digital audio. Also emphasizes the use of computers in the recording studio. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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MU 321 - Sound Synthesis/Midi
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 301 A study of the use of synthesizers, drum machines, sound modules and computers in the recording studio. Using a combination of lecture/demonstrations as well as lab hours, students will explore the physics of sound, sound synthesis, instrument control, Musical Instruments Digital Interface (MIDI) and computers. Special emphasis will be placed on current sequencing, notation and printing software. 3 credits
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MU 322 - Sound System Design and Maintenance
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 311 . This course covers the basics of sound system troubleshooting and maintenance. Topics include sound systems, the decibel, reading specs and diagrams, basic electronics, cabling, and test equipment. 3 credits
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MU 350 - Studies in Music II
Area studies in musical forms; their history, evolution, and resultant metamorphoses; performance practices and extant forms. Areas offered depend upon availability of staff. 3 credits
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MU 361 - Production Promotion & Distribution
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 261 An overview of the music industry from the record company's perspective. Provides guidance to music enthusiasts who want to become record company executives, sales managers, producers, etc. Topics include: record company administration; business aspects of record production; promotion, publicity, and distribution; recording studio management; radio station programming and management; music videos; the retail music store. 3 credits
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MU 362 - Legal Issues, Copyrights & Contract
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 261 A comprehensive overview of the legal procedures, timings and agreements used in the music industry. Includes detailed study of the current copyright law, publishing contracts, licensing, the manager and/or agent agreement, the record company contract, AFM and AFTRA agreements, and ethical considerations in the music industry. 3 credits
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MU 401 - Recording Seminar/Project I
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 312 Each student will complete a professional quality recording production or research and development project. Work may consist of internship or Co-op experience in a professional recording studio. Seminar will also include presentations on areas of professional interest such as career opportunities and new development in studio technique and technology. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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MU 402 - Recording Seminar/Project II
Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MU 312 Each student will complete a professional quality recording production or research and development project. Work may consist of internship or Co-op experience in a professional recording studio. Seminar will also include presentations on areas of professional interest such as career opportunities and new development in studio technique and technology. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
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MU 416 - Advanced Performance
Prerequisites: consent of the department staff and a faculty adviser. Preparation and presentation of an instrumental or vocal performance indicating sufficient proficiency to warrant the awarding of a degree in music. 3 credits
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MU 450 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 451 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 452 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 453 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 454 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 455 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 456 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 457 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 458 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 459 - Special Topics
Study of selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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MU 461 - Internship in the Music Industry I
Prerequisites: grades of C or higher in MU 361 and MU 362 The purpose of this course is to provide the student with advanced on-the-job training via placement as an apprentice/intern in music industry companies such as recording studios, radio stations, music stores, record companies, etc. 3 credits
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MU 462 - Internship in the Music Industry II
Prerequisites: grades of C or higher in MU 361 and MU 362 The purpose of this course is to provide the student with advanced on-the-job training via placement as an apprentice/intern in music industry companies such as recording studios, radio stations, music stores, record companies, etc. 3 credits
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MU 500 - Seminar in Advanced Research
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Bibliographical studies of major world music areas; investigation of current and historical musicological theories, analysis and criticism of musicological area literatures. 3 credits
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MU 501 - Seminar in Advanced Research I
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Bibliographical studies of major world music areas; investigation of current and historical musicological theories, analysis and criticism of musicological area literatures. 3 credits
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MU 502 - Seminar in Advanced Research II
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Bibliographical studies of major world music areas; investigation of current and historical musicological theories, analysis and criticism of musicological area literatures. 3 credits
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MU 550 - Urban Ethnic Music
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. The music tradition of inner-city ethnic groups; emphasis on the operation of the oral tradition in the preservation of cultural values and customs as evidenced through music. Classroom discussion will be balanced by field research in the urban vicinity. 3 credits
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MU 599 - Independent Study
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 per semester with a maximum of 12 hours. 3 credits
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P 111 - Introduction to Psychology
Understanding human behavior. Motivation, emotion, learning, personality development, and intelligence as they relate to normal and deviant behavior. Applying psychological knowledge to everyday personal and societal problems. 3 credits
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P 205 - Forensic Psychology
Prerequisites: CJ 100 and P 111 This course is intended to provide an overview of the various applications of psychology to forensic settings. Topics include criminal investigation and profiling, personnel selection, dynamics of violence and victimology, eyewitness testimony, trial processes, and a variety of other areas within the criminal and civil justice systems. (See also CJ 205 ) 3 credits
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P 212 - Business and Industrial Psychology
Prerequisite: P 111 Psychological principles and research as they apply to the problems of working with people in organizations. Analysis of problems and decisions in this use of human resources, including selection and placement, criterion measurement, job design, motivation. 3 credits
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P 216 - Child Development
Prerequisite: P 111 This course reviews the literature on biological, motor, perceptual, cognitive (including intelligence), language, emotional, social, and gender development in children. Child development history, theory, and research strategies will be discussed, as well as the effect of family, peers, media, and schooling. 3 credits
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P 217 - Adolescent Development
Prerequisite: P 111 Study of human development through adolescence to maturity is examined. The role of maturational changes, and peer and family influences in the process of self-emergence and personal adjustment will be emphasized. The effect of these changes on the learning and teaching processes will be presented. Adolescent developmental theory and research designs will be discussed. 3 credits
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P 218 - Sensation and Perception
Prerequisite: P 111 This course will examine how humans process the stimuli that surround them (sensation) and how the brain interprets these stimuli (perception). Furthermore, it will explore how our interpretations and our responses to environmental stimuli are influenced by our experiences, culture, physiology, emotional state, and the social situation. 3 credits
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P 220 - Psychology of Language and Reading
Prerequisite: P 111 This course introduces students to the principles of how humans acquire and understand language. It examines the mental processes involved in different forms of language use (e.g. speech, conversation, writing, and thought) with a special focus on the processes involved in reading comprehension. Furthermore, the course includes an examination of some of the difficulties often encountered when processing language, including aphasia and dyslexia. 3 credits
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P 261 - Drugs and Behavior
Prerequisites: P 111 , BI 121 , and BI 122 This course introduces the student to the relationship between drugs (legal and illegal) and human behavior. The main topics will include the role of drugs in today's society, drug abuse and addiction, the treatment of addiction, and the use of psychoactive drugs in treating psychological disorders. 3 credits
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P 301 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisites: M 127 and P 305 Concepts and assumptions underlying statistical methods essential to design and interpretation of research on human subjects. Fundamental descriptive and inferential methods. This course includes training in the use of a computer statistics program. (This course is cross-listed with M 228 - Elementary Statistics .) 4 credits
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P 305 - Experimental Methods in Psychology
Methods of designing and analyzing psychological experiments. The scientific method as applied to psychology. Consideration of research techniques, experimental variables, design problems, data analysis. This course includes training in the use of a computer statistics program. 3 credits
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P 306 - Applied Experimental Psychology
Prerequisites: P 301 and P 305 This is an advanced course in the use of scientific methodologies in psychological research with special emphasis on experimental design and inferential statistics. The course focuses on the formulation of hypotheses, use of appropriate research design, methods of statistical analysis of data, and dissemination of experimental findings. Students are required to formulate an experimental hypothesis, propose a research study to test the hypothesis, collect and analyze the data, and prepare a complete APA-style poster and report on the research. 3 credits
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P 312 - Cognitive Psychology
Prerequisite: P 111 This course introduces students to the important psychological theories concerning the way in which the human mind perceives, interprets, processes, stores, and retrieves information about the world. Furthermore, the course will illustrate how the mind's mental representations of objects and events serve as the basis for learning and memory, pattern recognition, the use of language, and our ability to reason and solve problems. 3 credits
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P 315 - Human & Animal Learning
Prerequisite: P 111 Different types of human and animal learning. Learning as an adaptive mechanism. Psychological principles underlying learning. Practical applications of learning principles. 3 credits
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P 316 - The Psychology of Health and Sport
Prerequisite: P 111 The role of psychological factors in the cause and prevention of physical illness. The modification of unhealthful behaviors. The study of stress and the management of stress, particularly during athletic competition. The nature of pain and pain management. The role of emotion in athletic performance. The use of psychology in athletic performance enhancement. Threats to the health of athletes. 3 credits
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P 321 - Social Psychology
Prerequisite: P 111 The interdependence of social organizations and behavior. The interrelationships between role systems and personality; attitude analysis, development, and modification; group interaction analysis; social conformity; social class and human behavior. Offered only in the spring semester of odd-numbered years. (Same course as SO 320 ) 3 credits
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P 330 - Introduction Community Psychology
Prerequisite: P 111 Key concepts of community psychology/community mental health. Community problems, needs, and resources. The helping relationship. Intervention techniques. Programming services. Understanding behavioral differences. Careers in community psychology. 3 credits
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P 331 - Practicum I in Psychology
Prerequisites: junior or senior status and permission of instructor. Provides closely supervised practical experience within a professional setting in clinical/community, forensic, or general psychology. The experience can include observing, assisting, assuming regular duties, or pursuing a special project within the professional setting. Supervision, guidance, and review will be provided by faculty as well as placement supervisors. The course will include required classroom meeting(s) to facilitate a better understanding of the issues presented during the practicum experience. A comprehensive report analyzing the internship experience is required. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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P 332 - Practicum II in Psychology
Prerequisites: P 331 , junior or senior status, and permission of instructor Provides closely supervised practical experience within a professional setting in clinical/community, forensic, or general psychology. The experience can include observing, assisting, assuming regular duties, or pursuing a special project within the professional setting. Supervision, guidance, and review will be provided by faculty as well as placement supervisors. The course will include required classroom meeting(s) to facilitate a better understanding of the issues presented during the practicum experience. A comprehensive report analyzing the internship experience is required. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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P 336 - Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisite: P 111 Psychological and organic factors in personality disorganization and deviant behavior. Psychodynamics and classifications of abnormal behavior. Disorders of childhood, adolescence, and old age. Evaluation of therapeutic methods. 3 credits
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P 341 - History and Systems
Prerequisite: P 111 An historical survey of theoretical formulations and influential systems in psychology. Evaluates structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, psychoanalysis, humanistic and cognitive movements. 3 credits
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P 345 - Police and Investigative Psychology
Prerequisite: P 205 This course focuses on the functions of the police psychologist such as candidate screening, stress management and counseling, hostage negotiations, critical incident debriefing, and fitness for duty evaluations. Application of psychological principles to investigation strategies such as profiling and hypnosis will also be explored. 3 credits
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P 350 - Psychological Testing & Assessment
Prerequisite: P 301 This course introduces students to the psychometric aspects of psychological testing and assessment. Principles of test construction and standardization as well as factors that influence reliability and validity are examined. Commonly used psychological instruments such as intelligence, personality, neuropsychological, aptitude, achievement, and personnel tests are surveyed. The historical, legal, and ethical aspects of psychological testing are also reviewed. 3 credits
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P 351 - Behav Therapies
Prerequisite: P 111 Principles of therapeutic behavior management. Alteration of maladaptive behavior patterns in institutional, neighborhood, home, educational, and social settings by operant and respondent reinforcement techniques. Habit management in oneself and in one's children. Offered only in the spring semester of even-numbered years. 3 credits
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P 355 - Organizational Behavior
Prerequisite: P 111 Theoretical underpinning for the major approaches to understanding motivation and leadership behavior in organizations. Comparative evaluation of incentives such as salary and career growth potential as they relate to sustained motivation. The processes involved in effective leadership. Integration of motivation and leadership concepts as they affect the quality of working life. 3 credits
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P 357 - Legal Psychology
Prerequisite: P 205 This course will focus on the study of human behavior and cognitions within the legal and criminal justice system. Special emphasis will be given to the contributions of legal and cognitive psychology in understanding the criminal and civil legal system. Topics will include eyewitness testimony, jury decision-making, confession evidence, and punishment and sentencing. 3 credits
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P 360 - Cognitive Neuroscience
Prerequisites: P 111 , BI 121 , and BI 122 This course explores the neurological underpinnings related to cognitive processes and their associated behaviors. Specifically, the course will focus on the brain's role in complex human behaviors such as attention, body movement, consciousness, emotions, decision making, formation and retrieval of memories, and the production and understanding of language. 3 credits
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P 361 - Behavioral Neuroscience
Prerequisites: P 111 , BI 121 , and BI 122 Endocrinological, neural, sensory, and response mechanisms involved in learning, motivation, adjustment, emotion, and sensation. Offered only in spring semester of even-numbered years. 3 credits
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P 365 - Law, Psychology & the Mental Health System
This class will review the civil and criminal law as it relates to mental health issues. Particular emphasis will be given to the justification of mental health law concepts, such as civil commitment and parens patriae power. Topics will include competence to stand trial, insanity, civil commitment, sexual predator commitment statutes, confidentiality, duty to warn, informed consent, malpractice, and issues of expert testimony. Legal cases will be examined to give the students a foundation in actual legal case law. Ethical issues and issues of professional responsibility will be covered. 3 credits
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P 370 - Theories of Personality
Prerequisites: P 111 and junior class standing. Theory and method in the understanding of normal and deviant aspects of personality; theories of Freud, Jung, Rogers, neo-Freudians, and others. 3 credits
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P 375 - Clinical/Counseling Psychology
Prerequisite: P 336 Foundations of clinical/counseling psychology will review the humanistic, psychoanalytic, and behaviorist views on the emergence and treatment of psychopathology. The fit between theory and technique will be explored. 3 credits
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P 475 - Senior Seminar in Forensic Psychology
Prerequisites: P 205 , P 357 , P 365 , and senior status. This course will explore a series of contemporary rotating research topics in law and psychology that will allow students to take an in-depth examination of a single area of study. Areas explored may include jury decision-making models, forensic assessment, wrongful conviction, death penalty, and trial consulting. 3 credits
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P 480 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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P 481 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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P 482 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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P 483 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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P 484 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest. 3 credits
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P 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 after conferring with the faculty member who has agreed to supervise the project. 1-3 credit hours. 3 credits
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PA 101 - Introduction Public Administration
The nature of and problems involved in the administration of public services at the federal, state, regional, and local levels. 3 credits
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PA 302 - Public Admin Systems and Procedures
The major staff management functions in government and in non-profit agencies: planning, budgeting, scheduling, and work analysis. 3 credits
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PA 305 - Institutional Budgeting & Planning
Budgeting as an institutional planning tool, as a cost control device, and as a program analysis mechanism is stressed. Attention is given to the salary expense budget, the revenue budget, the capital budget, and the cash budget. 3 credits
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PA 307 - Urban and Regional Management
Methods and analysis of decision making related to urban and regional problems. Topics include housing, land use, economic development, transportation, pollution, conservation, and urban renewal. 3 credits
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PA 308 - Health Care Delivery Systems
An examination of the health care delivery systems in the U.S., including contemporary economic, organizational, financing, manpower, cost, and national health insurance issues. 3 credits
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PA 404 - Public Policy Analysis
Using the public perspective, examines the nature of the public policy process from policy formation through policy termination. Major emphasis on the techniques commonly used in analyzing public policy, including cost/benefit analysis and comparison of expected and actual outcomes. An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the analysis and evaluation of public policy. 3 credits
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PA 405 - Public Personnel Practices
Study of the civil service systems of the federal, state and local governments, including a systematic review of the methods of recruitment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, control, and removal. 3 credits
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PA 408 - Collect Bargain Public Sector
Analysis of collective bargaining in the public sector, with emphasis on legislation pertaining to government employees. 3 credits
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PA 450 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 451 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 452 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 453 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 454 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 455 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 456 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 457 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 458 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 459 - Special Topics
Selected topics of special or current interest in the field of public management. 3 credits
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PA 490 - Public Health Admin
An examination of public health activities, including public health organization, environmental health, disease control, us of information systems, and social services. 3 credits
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PA 512 - Seminar in Public Administration
Selected topics related to public administration are chosen for study in depth. 3 credits
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PA 597 - Practicum
Prerequisite: junior standing. A course of study designed especially for supervised practical application of previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty sponsor and coordinated with a business organization. 3 credits
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PA 598 - Internship
Prerequisite: consent of the coordinator. Monitorial field experience with public and not-for-profit agencies. Minimum of 3 credit hours. 3 credits
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PA 599 - Independent Study
Independent study on a project of interest to the student under the direction of a faculty member approved by the department chair. 3 credits
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PH 100 - Introductory Physics w/Lab
Prerequisite: M 109 or M 127 , or equivalent math competency. Corequisite: PH 100L - you must enroll in a section of PH 100L before you can enroll in PH 100 A one-semester introduction to the science of physics primarily for liberal arts, business, and hospitality/tourism students. The course provides a broad, algebra-based understanding of the basic laws of nature, their application to our everyday lives, and their impact on our technological society. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
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PH 100L - Lab PH 100
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