May 13, 2024  
2013-2014 Course Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • PHCY 841 - Pharmacotherapy of Infectious Diseases, Part II


    4 Credits
    This course provides a thorough analysis of infectious diseases, including the pathophysiology of common infectious diseases and the therapies used to treat them. Infections of the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, gastrointestinal system, intra-abdominal compartment, respiratory tract, skeletal system, skin and soft tissue are covered, in addition to the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and issues related to travel medicine.

    Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 842 - Pharmacotherapy of Selected Populations: Pediatrics


    2 Credits
    This course is an integrated study of anatomy, pathophysiology, physical assessment, pharmacology, therapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, patient care, alternative and complementary therapies, pharmacoeconomic issues, medication use, and review of pertinent drug literature as it relates to neonatal and pediatric patients. It is intended to sensitize the student to the special physiological, psychological, sociological, and economic aspects of the young patient. In addition, special attention is given to specific drug problems and solutions to these problems.

    Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 843 - Pharmacotherapy of Common Dermatologic Conditions


    2 Credits
    This course provides a thorough analysis of dermatologic pharmacotherapy including common disease states and the therapies employed for them. Disease states covered include acne vulgaris, eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, cutaneous reactions to drugs, burns, and wound care.

    Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 856 - Pharmacotherapy of Selected Populations: Women’s and Men’s Health


    2 Credits
    This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of common illnesses that warrant sex/gender differences in the delivery of care or design of treatment regimens. Topics/disease states covered include menstrual health and menstrual-related disorders; contraceptive methods; preconception care; drug principles in pregnancy and lactation; pregnancy-related conditions; pharmacotherapy of labor and delivery; women with HIV infection; hormone therapy in menopause; selected genitourinary disorders; osteoporosis; benign prostatic hyperplasia; sexual dysfunction and infertility. 

    Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 858 - Immunization Certification Course


    1 Credits
    This course is composed of a nationally recognized immunization certificate training program. Content included in this course includes:  vaccine preventable diseases, vaccines, vaccine schedules, administration technique, pharmacy practice considerations and proper vaccination counseling.

    Required Course
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy Courses are available only to Pharmacy Students

  
  • PHCY 861 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 4


    1 Credits
    This course places the student into an actual practice experience in either a community or institutional pharmacy setting. Building on the experience in   , it is the fourth of five introductory pharmacy practice experiences, and consists of one 8-hour day per week over a 5-week period in the fall term of the second professional year. Students are exposed to fundamental professional practice skills, have interactions with health care consumers and professionals, and become involved in the provision of pharmaceutical care. Each introductory pharmacy practice experience is meaningfully interfaced with classroom course work and continues in a progressive manner leading to entry into the advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) in the third professional year. 
     

    Required course. 
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 862 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 5


    1 Credits
    This course places the student into an actual practice experience in either a community or institutional pharmacy setting. It is the last of five introductory pharmacy practice experiences, and consists of one 8-hour day per week over a 5-week period in the spring term of the second professional year. Students are exposed to fundamental professional practice skills, have interactions with health care consumers and professionals, and become involved in the provision of pharmaceutical care. Each introductory pharmacy practice experience is meaningfully interfaced with classroom coursework and continues in a progressive manner leading to entry into the advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) in the third professional year. 
     

    Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 870 - Pharmacotherapy of Substance-Related Disorders


    2 Credits
    This course covers substance abuse from many aspects. Students learn about the history of substance abuse, the basic pharmacology of abusable substances, the role of regulatory agencies in drug scheduling during development, post-marketing surveillance, treatment of substance related-disorders and the role of the pharmacist in recognizing, counseling and assisting addicted and recovering patients, colleagues and oneself.

    Elective.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
  
  • PHCY 872 - Specialized Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems


    2 Credits

    This course focuses on the formulation, evaluation and principles of novel and specialized dosage forms. Fundamentals of cellular absorption of macromolecules such as DNA, peptides, proteins, and novel approaches for protein and gene delivery are discussed. This course includes the principles and applications of radiopharmaceuticals, targeted and self-regulated drug delivery systems of advanced drug targeting and delivery to specific areas of the body. Pharmaceutical principles in the preparation and evaluation of selected dosage forms are applied in specialty compounding exercises.

    Elective.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy Courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 874 - Pain Management and Palliative Care


    2 Credits
    This course builds upon pain management and palliative care topics discussed in PHCY 837, 839, and 840, focusing on the management of neuropathic, somatic, and visceral pain. Students continue developing skills as members of the health care team in the preparation of individualized pharmaceutical care plans, especially with respect to pain and palliation. The course includes lectures and debates related to pain and palliative care topics as well as simulated interprofessional team exercises.

    Elective
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 880 - Pharmacogenomics


    2 Credits

    This course introduces the practice of pharmacogenomics and bioinformatics, which includes the influence of genetic variation on individual drug response and the appropriate utilization of biotechnology to improve patient care outcomes.

    Elective.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 881 - Drugs in Pregnancy


    2 Credits

    This elective provides an analysis of pharmacotherapy as it relates to pregnancy and lactation. By the end of this course, students will be able to identify medications with teratogenicity that can cause harm to the fetus in addition to learning how to manage common disease states during pregnancy.

    Elective.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 882 - Advanced Literature Evaluation


    2 Credits

    This course builds upon concepts taught in the drug information (PHCY 724) and biostatistics (PHCY 722) courses. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of primary literature and its application to clinical practice. Additionally, this course focuses on discussions of recently published literature to enhance medical literature interpretation skills in preparation for post-graduate training programs.

    Maximum enrollment: 9 students 

    Elective
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 884 - History of Antimicrobials and Emerging Resistance


    2 Credits

    This course progresses through a history of antibiotics and the bacteria that display subsequent resistance.  Further information will be presented concerning mechanisms of resistance, the emerging trends in antimicrobial resistance in the community and hospital, why these drugs are often prescribed inappropriately, and how to promote their proper use.  The course will cover the genetics of resistance to multiple classes of antimicrobials, including discussions of the most common and emerging antibiotic-resistant bacteria, antiviral-resistant viruses as well as resistant fungi.

    Elective.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 886 - Pharmaceutical Management and Use


    2 Credits

    This course discusses the issues of pharmaceutical management in the international health environment, with a focus on the United States. Topics include national drug policies, use of pharmaceuticals, and the knowledge and methods to investigate needs, use, and access. Students are given the insight into how use of pharmaceuticals is affected by multiple factors in relation to behavior, society, health system and policy, and the changing role of pharmacists in pharmaceutical care.

    Elective
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 892 - Directed Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences Research


    2 Credits

    This course serves as an introduction to the research methodology in various fields of Pharmaceutical Sciences such as biochemistry, immunology, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, pharmaceutics and pharmacology.  The course includes both classroom and laboratory activities.

    Elective.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 895 - Second Year Integrative Experience


    2 Credits
    The course is composed of several integrated case studies based on material taken from across the first and second year curricula. The cases are chosen specifically for their rich multidisciplinary content. For each case students work in teams to analyze the cases and provide a case presentation similar to presentations delivered during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE).  The proficiency of the students is assessed by completion of case presentations and a practice NAPLEX examination.

    Required course.
     
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 901 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Ambulatory Care


    6 Credits
    In this class the student develops professional skills in an ambulatory care practice environment. The student learns to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process and to function as an integral member of the health care team in a variety of clinical activities. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to demonstrate understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities as well as the ability to provide pharmaceutical care.

    Required course.
     
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 902 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Acute Care


    6 Credits
    This class promotes student knowledge, skills and abilities and allows the student to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the inpatient institutional setting. During these experiences the student has the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical activities. The student functions as an integral part of the health care team and gains experience with patient interviewing techniques, patient monitoring, clinical use of drugs, chemical concentrations in biological fluids, and manual and computerized methods for planning dosing regimens. Emphasis is placed on the student’s demonstration and understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities.

    Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 903 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Advanced Community Practice


    6 Credits
    This class enhances the student’s knowledge, abilities, and skills in the community pharmacy setting through effective participation in the patient care decision-making process. Emphasis is placed on disease state management, the development of professional attitudes and the judgment needed to function in this environment.
     

    Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 904 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Advanced Institutional Practice


    6 Credits
    The purpose of this class is to allow the student to gain professional skills in the distributive functions of pharmaceutical care in the inpatient setting. This experience includes prescription orders and order entry, dispensing, record-keeping, patient interviewing and counseling, patient profiles, charts, third-party billing, legal requirements, compounding, sterile products, communication with other health care professionals, and inventory control.

    Required course.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  
  • PHCY 920 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Cardiology


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Cardiology.
  
  • PHCY 921 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Critical Care


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Critical Care.
  
  • PHCY 922 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Geriatrics


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Geriatrics.
  
  • PHCY 923 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Hematology and Oncology


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Hematology and Oncology.
  
  • PHCY 924 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Hospice Care


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Hospice Care.
  
  • PHCY 925 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Home Health/Home Infusion


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Home Health Care.
  
  • PHCY 926 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in HIV/AIDS


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in HIV and AIDS.
  
  • PHCY 927 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Infectious Disease


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Infectious Diseases.
  
  • PHCY 928 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Long Term Care/Consulting


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Long Term Care.
  
  • PHCY 929 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Nutrition


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Nutrition.
  
  • PHCY 930 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Pediatrics


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Pediatric Pharmacy.
  
  • PHCY 931 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Psychiatry


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Psychiatry.
  
  • PHCY 932 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Solid Organ Transplant


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Solid Organ Transplantation.
  
  • PHCY 933 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Trauma/Surgery


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Trauma and Surgery.
  
  • PHCY 934 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice in Compounding


    6 Credits
    Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Advanced Compounding
  
  • PHCY 960 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Compounding


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Compounding.
  
  • PHCY 961 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Drug Information


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Drug Information.
  
  • PHCY 962 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Drug Use Policy


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Drug Use Policy.
  
  • PHCY 963 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Managed Care


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Managed Care.
  
  • PHCY 964 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Nuclear Pharmacy


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Nuclear Pharmacy.
  
  • PHCY 965 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
  
  • PHCY 966 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Pharmacy Informatics


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Pharmacy Informatics.
  
  • PHCY 967 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Pharmacy Management


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Pharmacy Management.
  
  • PHCY 968 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Professional Organizations


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Professional Pharmacy Organizations.
  
  • PHCY 969 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Elective in Pharmaceutical Research


    6 Credits

    This Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) research elective involves the application of laboratory research methodologies in various fields of Pharmacy such as biochemistry, immunology, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology.

    Elective course.
    Prerequisite(s): All Pharmacy students who select this Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPA) elective should have

  • PHCY 892 - Directed Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences Research


    2 Credits

    This course serves as an introduction to the research methodology in various fields of Pharmaceutical Sciences such as biochemistry, immunology, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, pharmaceutics and pharmacology.  The course includes both classroom and laboratory activities.

    Elective.
    Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.

  • as a prerequisite, or equilavent prior experience.

    All Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy Students.

  
  • PHCY 970 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Teaching


    6 Credits
    An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Pharmacy Education.
  
  • PHCY 995 - Third Year Integrative Experience


    2 Credits
    A comprehensive review of the entire curricular experience from the standpoint of professional development and preparation for the professional licensing process. The class includes an assessment similar to that expected for licensure.
  
  • PHED 100 - Beginning Swimming


    1 Credits
    Development of basic swimming skills and conquering the fear of water. Two hours per week. (LAS) (KN)
    Prerequisite(s): Novice swimmers only.
  
  • PHED 103 - Lifeguard Training


    1 Credits
    Training in aquatic rescue and life-guarding skills. American Red Cross certification upon successful completion of American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR. Two and one-half hours once a week. (LAS) (KN)
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced swimming skills.
  
  • PHED 104 - Water Aerobics


    1 Credits
    Water fitness based on an aerobic exercise regimen for improvement of muscle tone, coordination, and cardiovascular conditioning. Two hours per week. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 108 - Badminton/Table Tennis


    1 Credits
    Skills, rules, and strategies of badminton and table tennis. Two hours per week. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 110 - Volleyball


    1 Credits
    Rules, skills, and strategies of volleyball. Two hours per week. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 116 - Introduction to Tennis


    1 Credits
    Introduction to the fundamentals of tennis. Strokes, etiquette, rules, and strategy. Two hours twice a week, eight weeks. Offered in fall. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 125 - Safety and Self Awareness


    1 Credits
    Basic principles and practice of safety. Two hours per week. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 142 - Golf


    1 Credits
    Skills, rules, and etiquette of golf. Two hours twice a week, eight weeks. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 149 - Special Topics


    1 Credits
    For students to study special topics. By arrangement with the department chair of Physical Education. (LAS)
  
  • PHED 167 - Cardio-Fitness


    1 Credits
    Programs of jogging and walking and their benefit to healthy living. Two hours per week. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 168 - Introduction to Aerobics


    1 Credits
    Principles of aerobic exercise and applying them in the class. Total aerobic activity. Hi/lo, step and toning. Two hours per week. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 188 - Weight Training


    1 Credits
    Knowledge, skills and proper technique involved in weight training. Basic understanding of the principles of physical fitness. Two hours per week.  (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 190 - Adventure Education


    1 Credits
    Adventure, leadership, and fun through the adventure education model. Merging of intellectual, social, physical, and emotional types of learning and development as students go beyond perceived boundaries. Two hours twice a week, eight weeks. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHED 230 - Shintaido


    1 Credits
    Unique, interactive exercise program and peaceful martial art. Movements range from soft, quiet, and meditative, to expansive, open, and aerobic. Exercises done individually bring the mind and body into harmony, increase flexibility, and improve strength and endurance. Partner and group exercises increase sensitivity and help develop communication and cooperation with others. One and one-half hours, once a week. (LAS) (KN)
  
  • PHIL 110 - Logic and Critical Thinking


    3 Credits
    Develops skills in recognizing and evaluating different forms of reasoning, with the aim of developing skills in good argumentation. Deductive argument, including basics of symbolic logic. Inductive argument and informal fallacies based on ambiguities of language and inappropriate appeals to emotion.  (LAS) (PH)
  
  • PHIL 120 - Discovering Philosophy


    3 Credits
    Introduction to philosophy through an examination of some of the common philosophical questions that arise in daily life, and of some of the answers offered by important philosophers throughout history. Also offered as an Honors course to all students with a minimum 3.25 GPA or with permission of the instructor. (Formerly Problems in Philosophy) (LAS) (PH)
  
  • PHIL 200 - Philosophy Goes to the Movies


    3 Credits
    This course examines a variety of fundamental philosophical questions through the medium of film.  Topics covered include epistemology, free will, the existence of God, the paradox of God and evil, the nature of time, and questions of personal identity. Course is available to Program for Adult Learners as an alternative to   , as a prerequisite for further Philosophy courses.  The course fulfills the General Education requirement for Philosophy.
  
  • PHIL 225 - Philosophy of the Human Person


    3 Credits
    Study of selected primary sources of the meaning of person, the individual as social and moral being, the person in communication with the world, and as religious being.  (LAS) (PH)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 230 - Special Topics in Philosophy


    3 Credits
    Critical, in-depth examination of some philosophical problem, historical figure, or issue.  (LAS) (PH) (VE) (GI)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 235 - Philosophy of Race


    3 Credits
    Critical examination of the concept of “race” and associated concepts, and exploration of the ways ideas about race influence moral and political frameworks.  (LAS) (PH) (VE)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 236 - Ethical Decision-Making


    3 Credits
    This course is designed to provide students across the disciplines with new tools and skills for improving the quality of their ethical decisions. The course has three areas of focus:

    1. A cross-cultural exploration of major ethical perspectives
    2. An emphasis on understanding the psychological and social roots of ethical decision-making
    3. An emphasis on self-assessment and analysis.   The course fulfills a Values/Ethics perspective.   (LAS) (PH) (VE)

    Prerequisite(s):   ,   , or   .
  
  • PHIL 240 - Existentialism


    3 Credits
    Study of the main Existentialist themes. Philosophers considered include Soren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Martin Heidegger, Karl Jaspers, Gabriel Marcel, Jean Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Maurice Merleau-Ponty. (LAS) (PH)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 241 - Greek and Medieval Philosophers


    3 Credits
    Survey of the major philosophers of ancient Greece and of the Middle Ages, including Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Thomas Aquinas. Contributions of these thinkers to the intellectual life of Western civilization.  (LAS) (PH)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 244 - American Philosophers


    3 Credits
    Study of the major themes and developments in American philosophical thought. Thinkers include Jonathan Edwards, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Josiah Royce, Charles S. Pierce, William James, John Dewey, and contemporary American philosophers.  (LAS) (PH) (AE)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 250 - Philosophy of Love and Sex


    3 Credits
    Love, friendship, caring, and allied topics in a philosophical setting.  (Formerly: Philosophy of Love) (LAS) (PH) (VE)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 295 - Exploratory Independent Study


    3 Credits
    Intense and individualized focus on a topic or figure proposed by student and pursued in collaboration with faculty mentor. Includes guided reading and research.
  
  • PHIL 333 - Political Philosophy


    3 Credits
    Examination of some of the writings of several prominent political philosophers. Emphasis on each philosopher’s interpretation of pivotal political concepts such as justice, freedom, and equality. Attention to the relationship between political philosophy and ideology and whether and how politics can be organized to benefit humanity and promote goodness and virtue.  Cross listed with   .(LAS) (PH)
  
  • PHIL 340 - Contemporary Ethical Problems


    3 Credits
    The nature of ethics and some of the most pressing ethical issues of our time: issues in bioethics, war and peace, sexual conduct, and social justice.  (LAS) (PH) (VE)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 342 - Modern Philosophers


    3 Credits
    Examination of some of the major philosophers from 1600-1800. Thinkers include Rene Descartes, Baruch Spinoza, John Locke, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and their female contemporaries.  (LAS) (PH) (WR)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 350 - Women Philosophers


    3 Credits
    The works of several significant women philosophers, showing the variety of interests and methods women have focused on doing philosophy.  (LAS) (PH) (WS)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 360 - Philosophies of Beauty and Art


    3 Credits
    Questions about the realm of aesthetic experience and value, about beauty and art, and the relation between aesthetic and other forms of value, such as moral value. Reflections on firsthand experience and critical readings of classical and contemporary philosophers.  (LAS) (PH) (HE) (WR)
    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 401 - Are We Becoming Cyborgs? (Honors Capstone)


    3 Credits
    An interdisciplinary exploration of the impact on and implications of new technology for understanding humanity, community and the world. From a biological (neuro-scientific) perspective, we will investigate the effects of such technologies on brain function. Philosophical consideration will include investigation of ethics, ethical agency, and philosophy of mind. (PH) (VE) (WR) Cross listed with  
  
  • PHIL 495 - Advanced Independent Study


    3 Credits
    Intense and individualized focus on a topic or figure proposed by student. Includes guided reading and research, with the expectation of a final research project.
  
  • PHIL 499 - Coordinating Seminar


    3 Credits
    Begins with an intensive study of a selected philosophical figure or topic, chosen in consultation with classmates and the professor. Seminar format, including extensive student presentation, conducted in weekly meetings with classmates and professor. Followed by independent research presented in a public symposium at the end of the semester. Second semester.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior status.
  
  • PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers


    4 Credits
    Nature plays by a set of rules usually called the “laws of physics.” In this course, we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics of the laboratory-based course include: motion, force, gravity, work, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, heat, sound, the Sun, the Earth, and the Solar System. The laboratories will be inquiry-based experiments that use the scientific method. Since the quest to understand the natural world is one of humanity’s oldest activities, this course will encompass issues concerning the history and philosophy of science. The main objective of this course is to give future elementary school teachers the opportunity to study physical science to gain the knowledge that they will need as classroom teachers to teach aspects of physical science. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Laboratory Fee: $50. (LAS) (SI)
    Prerequisite(s):   or   and  ,  , or three years of high school math, including a study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
  
  • PHYS 105 - Introduction to Astronomy


    3 Credits
    The natural curiosity of humanity is exemplified in astronomy, where humanity’s search for its origin is forever embedded in the search for the origin of our universe. Questions such as these are constantly being asked, answered, and pondered by astronomers: What is the universe? How did it originate or has it always existed? What will be the ultimate fate of the universe? How do we measure the size of the universe? Is it flat or round? What is the origin of the chemical elements and how were they formed in stars? How are stars born, why do they shine and how do they die? What are white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes? What is “Einstein’s Universe” and the large-scale structure of space-time? Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? How can we find out? Since astronomy is the oldest of the sciences, a study of it will encompass issues concerning the history and philosophy of science. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Laboratory Fee: $50. (LAS) (SI)
    Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school science recommended. Corequisite(s): Student who want SI credit must take  at the same time.
  
  • PHYS 105 L - Introduction to Astronomy Lab


    1 Credits
    Laboratories are drawn from a wide array of astronomy topics and may include: solar system models, planetary orbits, thermal radiation, spectroscopy, Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams, classification of galaxies and habitable zones. Three hours of laboratory per week. Laboratory fee $50.
    Corequisite(s): To receive SI credit, students must take   at the same time.
  
  • PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I


    4 Credits
    Nature plays by a set of rules called the “laws of physics.” In this two-term sequence, (PHYS 130 and  ), we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics include:  the history and philosophy of science, motion, force, gravity, energy, work, momentum, rotational systems, thermodynamics, and Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Laboratory fee: $50. (LAS) (SI)
    Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics including trigonometry or   would be useful, but not required.
  
  • PHYS 140 - Introductory Physics II


    4 Credits
    In this two-term sequence (  and PHYS140), we will explore the cosmos, and humanity’s place in it, as revealed by these fundamental laws of nature. Topics include:  electric charge and the electric field, voltage, electric current, DC circuits, magnetism, magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction, light optics, quantum theory, nuclear physics, particle physics, astrophysics, Einstein’s general theory of relativity, and cosmology. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Laboratory fee: $50. (LAS) (SI)
    Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • PHYS 495 - Advanced Independent Study


    3 Credits
    Advanced independent study of a topic of student choice mentored by a faculty member.
  
  • POLS 110 - How Politics Affects Your Life: An Introduction to Politics


    3 Credits
    An introduction to the study of politics with focus on how politics shapes your daily life. Topics include the influence of politics upon: family and marriage; education, career, and income; health and safety; and personal freedom and social responsibility. Attention to the ways you can promote justice and community improvement with special emphasis on the importance of political ideology, various kinds of government, and international affairs.  (LAS) (AE)
  
  • POLS 125 - American Government


    3 Credits
    Principles, structure, processes, and functions of American government. Emphasis on the national government.  (LAS) (AE)
  
  • POLS 200 - Special Topics in Political Science


    3 Credits
    Examination of a topic or issue in political science.  (LAS) (AE) (GI)
    Prerequisite(s): Approval by faculty advisor.
  
  • POLS 204 - Political Themes in Popular American Music


    3 Credits
    Examines ways popular music has been used by musicians to offer political messages, galvanize public opinion, and energize or even direct political movements. Focus on political themes in post-World War II American popular music, although some attention given to earlier songs by non-American artists.  (LAS) (AE)
  
  • POLS 205 - American Civil Rights Movement


    3 Credits
    Introduces students to different civil rights movements in American history since Reconstruction, with emphasis on African Americans, women, Mexican Americans, and others. Examination of current state of civil rights, and definitions of civil rights. (LAS) (AE) Cross Listed with   
  
  • POLS 206 - United States Constitution


    3 Credits
    An analysis of the founding principles of the U.S. Constitution and their ongoing relevance through focus on biography, comparative study, and selected topics of contemporary social concern. Cross listed with   . (LAS) (AE)
  
  • POLS 220 - Labor History in America


    3 Credits
    This course provides a historical overview of the American labor movement. Topics include: labor in colonial and revolutionary America, the first trade unions, Locofocoism and reform, the Knights of Labor, the Haymarket Affair, the AFL, the Wobblies, radicalism and reaction, the Great Depression, the New Deal, the CIO, PATCO, and the modern erosion of the labor movement and labor rights. (AE) Cross listed with   and  
  
  • POLS 224 - Visions of Utopia and Terror


    3 Credits
    Examination of the themes of utopia and terror and their impact on European history and culture. Areas of study include apocalypse, Utopian Socialism, science fiction, Communism and Fascism, and the European environmental movement. Cross listed with   (LAS) (VE)
  
  • POLS 225 - The American Legal Environment


    3 Credits
    Comprehensive study of the legal system in the United States. Emphasis on the structures and processes of American courts, the legal rights of individuals, and the ways in which law affects individuals, business, and governments. (AE)  No prerequisite.
    Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • POLS 227 - Latin America and the Caribbean


    3 Credits
    Analysis of the governmental and political processes in the countries of Latin America, and their contribution to modern government. Development of inter-American relations. (Formerly: Latin America)  Cross listed with   . (LAS) (AE) (GI)
  
  • POLS 230 - Juvenile Justice and Human Rights


    3 Credits
    An examination of American criminal justice issues as they affect children and adolescents and their families. Topics may include the juvenile justice system; crime control; police, court, and correctional practices; legislative policy; sociological, racial, and familial influences; and community outreach including the efforts of religious organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the rights of minors and on humanitarian approaches to juvenile justice problems. Cross listed with  
  
  • POLS 231 - Feminist Theories


    3 Credits
    A feminist perspective on the current debates in theory and different theoretical approaches applied to the study of women and gender: cultural, essentialist, liberal, socialist, womanist, among others. Students develop their own theories or identify which of the methods of understanding women’s position in relation to community, other women, men, patriarchy, the environment, and the global community fits their values and beliefs the most. Offered every fall.  (LAS) (WR) (WS)
 

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