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Physics
	PHY 242 - University Physics II [5 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 241/243/243H, MTH 182. Calculus-based physics, with laboratory. Topics include electricity, magnetism, optics. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Natural Sciences Lab Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 243 - University Physics I (Writing) [5 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 181. Calculus-based physics, with laboratory. Topics include mechanics, thermodynamics, acoustics. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Natural Sciences Lab, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 243H - H: University Physics I - Honors [5 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Honors or Scholars student status; MTH 181. Calculus based honors physics, with laboratory. Topics include mechanics, thermodynamics, acoustics. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Natural Sciences Lab, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 244 - University Physics II (Writing) [5 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 241/243/243H, MTH 182. Calculus-based physics, with laboratory. Topics include electricity, magnetism, and optics. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Natural Sciences Lab, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 244H - H: University Physics II - Honors [5 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Honors or Scholars student status; PHY 241/243/243H, MTH 182. Calculus based honors physics, with laboratory. Topics include electricity, magnetism, optics. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Natural Sciences Lab, Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 300 - Co-op Experience Physics [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: approval from the Physics Department. The class presents an opportunity for students to take the concepts and techniques learned in classroom and practice them in a professional environment. Work with a designated faculty advisor to establish objectives for the co-op period, review progress during the work period, and review results of the experience against objectives. A final report is required. Can be repeated for up to 3 times for a total of 6 credits. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 320 - Introduction to Computational Physics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite or co-requisite: PHY 242/244/244H. Elements of modeling of physical and engineering phenomena. Topics typically covered include solving systems of equations, numerical integration and derivation, differential equations, and random processes. Semesters Offered: Fall - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 325 - Introduction to Theoretical Physics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 242/ PHY 244/ PHY 244H; any combination of 4 credits of MTH 220, MTH 281, MTH 283, MTH 284, MTH 288 or ESC 250. Physics applications of differentiation, integration, Fourier series, differential equations, complex numbers, linear algebra. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 330 - Introduction to Modern Physics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 242/PHY 244/PHY 244H. Theory of special relativity, wave properties of particles and particle properties of light, atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity, semiconductors. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 335 - Modern Physics Laboratory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PHY 242/244/244H. Co-requisite or prerequisite: PHY 330. Course gives hands on exposure to experimental basis of modern physics, including: Millikan oil drop experiment, black-body radiation, photoelectric effect, NMR, microwaves, X-rays. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 340 - Mechanics and Vibrations I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 242/ PHY 244/ PHY 244H; any combination of 4 credits of MTH 220, MTH 281, MTH 283, MTH 284, MTH 288 or ESC 250; PHY 325 is strongly recommended. Revisit and further develop Newton’s Laws and introduce Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods to deal with problems including central force motion, damped/driven oscillations, and rigid body rotation. Semesters Offered: Fall - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 341 - Mechanics and Vibrations II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PHY 340. Prerequisite or co-requisite: PHY 325. Utilize Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics to examine problems including rigid body rotation, continuum mechanics, motion in non-inertial frames, and chaos. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 350 - Electricity and Magnetism I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 242/244/244H and 4 or more credit hours of courses from the following list: MTH 220, MTH 281, MTH 283, MTH 284, MTH 288 or ESC 250; PHY 325 is strongly recommended. Vector analysis, Gauss law, electrostatic potential, electric dipoles, dielectrics, Ampere law and Biot-Savart law, magnetic dipoles, magnetic materials. Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 351 - Electricity & Magnetism II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PHY 350. Prerequisite or co-requisite: PHY 325. Maxwell’s equations, conservation laws, electromagnetic waves, potential and fields, radiation, electrodynamics, and special relativity. Semesters Offered: Spring - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 380 - Physics Content Mid School Teacher [3 credit(s)] Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle school licensure. No credit towards physics major or minor. Physics concepts relevant to students seeking middle school licensure will be discussed with related timely issues. Lectures will coordinate with laboratory exercises and inquiry-based activities. Co-requisite PHY 381. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 381 - Physics Content Mid School Teacher Lab [1 credit(s)] Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle school licensure. No credit towards physics major or minor. Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in PHY 380. Co-requisite PHY 380. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 415 - Introduction to Biological Physics [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PHY 222 or PHY 232 or PHY 242/244/244H. As the body of knowledge in physics expands and diffuses into the life sciences, the need for instruction in biological physics increases. Students learn how to use the concepts of physics to analyze and understand important aspects of biological systems. The course is appropriate for students majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, or engineering. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 416 - Macromolecular Crystallography [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 222 or PHY 232 or PHY 242/244/244H and MTH 182. CHM 261 is recommended. Macromolecular crystallography is at the heart of the genomics age allowing the determination of the three-dimensional structures of proteins that genomes code for. This information is used to determine and understand their function and develop new drugs. Students learn the fundamentals of diffraction theory, crystal properties and the basic concepts of solving the structures of macromolecular crystals. The course is appropriate for advanced undergraduates majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, or biomedical engineering. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 440 - Quantum Physics I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 330, PHY 340. PHY 325 is recommended. The uncertainty principle, the Schroedinger equation, probability and measurement, potential barrier and well problems, rigid rotator and harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 441 - Quantum Physics II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 325, PHY 350, PHY 440. Angular momentum and magnetic moment, Pauli spin matrices, time independent and time dependent perturbation theory, variational approximation, atomic fine structure and hyperfine structure, partial wave analysis and the Born approximation for quantum mechanical scattering. Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 450 - Optics and Electromagnetic Waves [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PHY 330. Prerequisite or co-requisite: PHY 350. Maxwell equations; electromagnetic energy; electromagnetic waves; interaction of light with dielectric and metallic materials: dispersion; geometric optics; lenses and lens aberrations, mirrors, polarization, birefringence, interference, interferometer design, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction. Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 455 - Optics Laboratory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PHY 450. Advanced optics laboratory that gives students “hands-on” experience with optical instruments and techniques; experiments on dispersion in glass, interferometry, spectral analysis, diffraction, Gaussian wave optics; student-designed experiment. Semesters Offered: Spring - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 461 - Electronics Laboratory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PHY 242/244/244H. AC and DC circuit analysis; steady states and transients; equivalent circuits; diodes, transistors and microprocessors; digital integrated circuits; sequential logic circuits; circuit modeling. Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 470 - Environmental Physics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PHY 221 or PHY 231 or PHY 241/243/243H. Study of physical phenomena underlying a set of current environmental issues. Topics include energy and entropy laws; electromagnetic radiation; forms of energy, including fuels, nuclear, solar; percolation model; chaos theory, including population dynamics, and climate; computer simulations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 474 - Thermal Physics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 242/PHY 244/PHY 244H; any combination of 4 credits of MTH 220, MTH 281, MTH 283, MTH 284, MTH 288 or ESC 250. Temperature, entropy, thermal equilibrium, equations of state, thermodynamic potentials, thermodynamic stability, and phase transitions; applications, including fluids, electromagnetic radiation, and computer simulations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 475 - Statistical Physics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 330, PHY 474. Microcanonical, canonical, grand-canonical ensembles, fermions, bosons; and applications, including fluids, normal modes, solids, metals, electromagnetic radiation, phase transitions, and computer simulations. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 480 - Optical Materials [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 242/244/244H. This course covers: dielectric waveguides and optical fibers; semiconductor concepts and energy bands; semiconductor junctions; light emitting diodes (LEDs); lasers; photodetectors and photovoltaic devices; optical modulators. Semesters Offered: Spring - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 482 - Optical Materials (Writing) [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PHY 242/244/244H. Same content as PHY 480 but includes writing-requirement credit. Semesters Offered: Spring - even years General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 493 - Advanced Topics in Physics [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Faculty permission. Topics approved by the physics faculty. May be repeated up to 3 times for a total of 5 credits. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 495 - Problem-Based Seminar [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of instructor. Problem-based review of classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, oscillations and waves, modern physics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, and other topics at the level of the Physics GRE test. Strategies for quick problem-solving. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 497 - Independent Study [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Approval of physics faculty member. Content and credit as arranged with instructor. May be repeated up to 3 times for a total of 5 credits. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PHY 498 - Capstone Senior Project [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing and major in physics (BA and BS). Student reports on talks/colloquia attended in agreement with the instructor; a written report and oral presentation of a topic selected by student and instructor. Grade [S/U] Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
Political Science
	PSC 111 - American Government [3 credit(s)] History and evolution of American political processes, institutions and public policies from the founding period to the present, including importance of federalism, culture, public opinion, parties, interest groups, elections and the media, nature and quality of American democracy, political challenges, dilemmas, and reform. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 211 - State and Local Government [3 credit(s)] This course introduces students to features of the American states and their governments. The course will explore similarities and differences among the states’ constitutions and key governmental institutions (administration, legislative, and judicial). The course will examine distinctive elements of states’ politics with a particular focus on their political cultures and party systems. The course will briefly examine aspects of states’ local governments. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 217 - Urban Politics and the African-American Experience [3 credit(s)] An examination of urban political institutions, decision processes, and problems of the cities and their suburbs. With regard to each topic, a primary concern will be on racism and its evolving consequences for African-Americans. General Education Category: African-American Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 221 - Comparative Politics [3 credit(s)] Basic concepts and theories of comparative politics through an analysis of selected political systems and governments in Western and non-Western societies. Topics will include ideology, political culture, institutional development, interest group politics, political participation, decision-making, economic development and underdevelopment, collective violence and stability, and political, economic, and bureaucratic elites. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 231 - International Politics [3 credit(s)] Focuses on problems of security and strategies for enhancing security and well-being in the post-Cold War era. Basic concepts and processes of world politics are illustrated through the analysis of great power and regional rivalries. Topics include strategies and instruments such as conventional and nuclear war; alternative security strategies such as economic nationalism, diplomacy, international law, and international organization; and changes in the current international system related to economic globalization, environmental interdependence, transnational movements and nonstate actors. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 241 - Freedom and Authority [3 credit(s)] An examination of the treatment given to the differing concepts of authority and freedom by major political theorists. Specific concern will focus on the conflicts between the two concepts. Theorists considered include Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Madison, Tocqueville, Mill, and Green. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 251 - Introduction to Data Analysis [3 credit(s)] Sources of information for research in political science, the use of computers as a research tool, and elementary statistical analysis. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Quantitative Literacy Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 274 - Introduction to the Middle East [3 credit(s)] This course is designed to introduce students to the history, religious diversity, political systems, economy, and culture of the Middle East. The course includes a brief examination of ancient Middle Eastern civilizations and its history to the world. The course also examines important historical junctures influencing the region today. It will include the contents, similarities, and diversities of Middle Eastern culture. The course examines three monotheistic religions and how Middle Easterners vary widely in their religious beliefs. It explores how this religious variance impacts Middle Eastern culture. The course introduces students to multiple aspects of the arts. Cross-listed with ARB 274 and HIS 274. General Education Category: Arts and Humanities ALAAME Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 301 - Urban Politics and Policy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. An overview of the development and implementation of urban public policies and programs as products of institutions and processes in cities, suburbs and metropolitan areas. Special attention will be given to the condition of African-Americans. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 305 - Cultural Diversity in U.S. Politics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Examines the role of African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and other minorities in American politics. Particular attention is directed at barriers to participation, the critical factors in minority political successes, the problems and possibilities of coalition politics, and related policy issues. General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 310 - Constitutional Law [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Basic principles of the United States Constitution, including judicial review, separation of powers, the powers of the presidency and Congress, and federalism. Introduction to individual rights and liberties, including right to privacy and the rights of criminal defendants. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 311 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Constitutional principles relating to race and sex discrimination; freedom of religion; and freedom of speech, press, and assembly. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 312 - Judicial Politics [3 credit(s)] Judicial Politics explores the decision-making process of the Supreme Court and other federal courts and looks at different models used to explain that process. It also examines the relationship between the development of legal doctrine and changes in legal institutions. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 313 - Public Administration [3 credit(s)] This is a three credit hour survey course covering key features of public administration. It examines basic conceptual ideas of public administration, frequently comparing and contrasting public administration from forms of private administration. It provides a historical look at elements of the discipline along with contemporary scholarship on the subject. The course covers material related important administrative functions, including internal and external management styles, personnel management practices, and budgeting and planning. The course also covers unique features of the U.S. structure of government, specifically federalism and the separation of powers. Finally, the course examines features of public policy with a focus on policy implementation. Please note this course may not be taken for credit by students who have taken PSC 315 Public Policy and Administration. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 314 - Public Policy and Analysis [3 credit(s)] In this three credit hour course, students will explore the theories and ideas undergirding the development, implementation, and analysis of U.S. domestic public policy. As part of this exploration we will analyze the institutional and non-institutional factors that shape the development and transformation of public policy. In addition, several substantive areas of public policy will be examined, including economic policy, tax policy, healthcare, and social welfare policy. Please note this course may not be taken for credit by students who have taken PSC 315 Public Policy and Administration. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 316 - American Presidency [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. This course explores the theoretical & empirical understanding of the American presidency. It will explore the presidency’s Constitutional framework and its historical development and evolution. It will examine the presidential nomination and election process and the president’s relationship with the media and the public. The course will show how presidents have managed both their offices and those of the Executive branch agencies. The relationship that presidents have with the Legislative and Judicial branches will also be examined as part of this course. Finally, the course explores the roles presidents play in both domestic and national security policy. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have taken PSC 318 Presidency and Congress. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 317 - Political Parties and Elections [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Importance of political parties and elections in American political history and development of the party system; role of public opinion, parties, and interest groups in democratic politics; effects of culture, political socialization, campaign politics, and issues on voting behavior; politics of social movements, the formation of political coalitions, and partisan realignment; party activity at state and local levels. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 319 - Public Opinion [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Role of public opinion in democratic theory; methods and problems of polling and survey research; nature, formation, distribution, and learning of political attitudes; issues of democratic stability; group opinions, voting behavior, and elite behavior, and their impact on the policy-making process, public policy, and the quality of American democracy. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 320 - Congress and the Legislative Process [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. As the U.S. Constitution makes clear in its Article I, the United States Congress is the first branch of government. In this course, we will explore through an examination of theory and empirical scholarly research the history and development of the United States Congress. We will examine how members are selected, how the institution is structured, and how it relates to other branches of government and non-governmental institutions. In addition, we will examine how the United States Congress forms both domestic and foreign policy. This course may not be taken for credit by students who have taken PSC 318 Presidency and Congress. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 321 - Political Violence [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Background conditions leading to political violence and revolution; ideology, class, ethnicity; the state’s response to civil violence; strategies to prevent or engender violence; the destruction and reconstruction of consensus in a political system; the effectiveness of violence as a method of political influence; and the basis of political order also explored. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 325 - Western European Politics [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Governmental structures and political processes in Western Europe; the European community and integration; separatist groups and disintegration; development of European human rights policies and processes, problems and prospects of parliamentary democracy. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 326 - Politics of Developing Areas [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. The international system is one where vast numbers of people remain challenged by inadequate life chances. These populations find themselves in areas where political and social systems are either inadequate or unwilling to provide fundamental security and human dignity. This course is designed to explore just such areas and issues. It will explore issues related to political and economic development. This will include an exploration of colonialism, nationalism, and state building. It will provide explanations for the emergence of a growing middle class within some regions and explore why others continue to lag in this degree of development. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 327 - Politics of Peaceful World Change [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Possibilities for peaceful and equitable solutions to conflicts created by inequalities in economic development, global resource scarcity, the population explosion, and threats of ecological disaster; mechanisms for resolving these conflicts, including alternatives to the present international system; international law and organization. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 328 - International Political Economy [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Evolution of international economic policies and theories from mercantilism, and classical liberalism; structural approaches such as Marxism and Dependency, Rational Choice; international trade; international monetary policy and debt; investment and technology exchange; economic and technical assistance; economic integration; and globalization. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 329 - Politics and Political Economy in the European Union [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. The course will explore the institutions and policy making process of the European Union (EU) and the theoretical traditions in the study of European integration. The institutional form of the EU and the type of European political economy and “polity” which is emerging. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 331 - United States Foreign Policy [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Major issues of American involvement in world politics; analysis of contemporary events and current international tensions; the politics of rivalry and alliance; the evolution of defense strategy; military interventions; diplomatic negotiations; the role of ideology, trade, and aid; U.S. foreign policy decision-making; theories of bureaucracy; interagency and interbranch relations; and role perceptions. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 332 - Politics in the Middle East [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Arab-Israeli conflict and relationships among the Arab states; role of the major powers in the Middle East; consideration of ideas and political manifestations of nationalism, the impact of imperialism, aspects of military strategy, problems of development, and the politics of oil; role of ethnicity, tribalism, culture and religion in explaining politics in Middle Eastern states. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 334 - Causes of War [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Course examines the causes and prevention of war in both historical and theoretical perspective. While focusing on mainly the causes of large-scale interstate wars, several contemporary issues of relevance such as nuclear proliferation, ethnic conflict, and terrorism will be discussed in the later weeks of the semester. The course is structured in a way that surveys various causal claims about the origin of war at different levels of analysis. The course will also investigate several historical cases such as World War I, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 335 - East Asian Politics [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Focuses on the politics of China and Japan; political origins of cultural and institutional patterns, including communism, party politics, legislative affairs, local government, the role of government in economic management in promoting social order and social change. Course may deal with several additional East Asian states. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 339 - Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. This course examines the challenges, obstacles, and prospects for economic development in the Middle East and North Africa. It surveys theories of economic development and applies them to individual states in the region. Specifically, the course addresses questions about the role of natural resources in development. It examines the impact of population growth and the consequences of regional conflict on development. The course explores development outcomes in an era of globalization. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 340 - Foundations of Political Thought [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Plato, Aristotle, and other Greek-Roman political thought; main currents of medieval political theory, including Augustine. Western Culture and Civilization, Writing. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 341 - Modern Political Thought [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Political thought from the Renaissance to the present, focusing on liberalism and its critics, from Rousseau to postmodernism. Emphasis on figures such as Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Foucault, and feminism as well as other theorists. Western Culture and Civilization, Writing. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 342 - American Political Thought [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Consideration of thought about American political institutions and practice. Major topics include revolutionary ideas and antecedents; framing of the Constitution and constitutional debate; 19th-century responses to slavery and large-scale industrialism; and modern social construction of race and gender. Other topics may include Jefferson, Paine, Melville, Jacksonianism, Progressivism, and modern liberal thought. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 350 - Russian Politics and Society [3 credit(s)] An introduction to the politics and society of the Russian Federation, from its Soviet past to its turbulent transition to a free market democracy, and its current attempts to define itself in the 21st century. This course will provide historical and comparative context for those of you unfamiliar with Russian or Soviet history and will examine the basic institutional structure of Russian politics, assess the political, economic, and social order that has been created since the end of the Cold War, and investigate some of the more significant challenges Russia has faced and is facing in order to understand Russia’s current place in the world. Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 394 - Special Topics In Political Science [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing to be eligible for this course. Important political issues with contemporary significance and potential consequences for future change. May include foreign or domestic issues. Topics will be announced. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 401 - City Council Internship Program [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core and completion of the urban specialization or permission of the instructor and students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their major. Fieldwork assignments with members or committees of Cleveland’s City Council. Research paper required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 402 - Campaign Politics Internship [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core and completion of a specialization or permission of the instructor and students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their major. Fieldwork assignments with candidates for public office, examination of the literature on campaigns and elections combined with intensive training in campaign strategy and tactics, and seminars to assess fieldwork experience. Research paper required. (Offered only in even-numbered election years.) Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 403 - Administrative Internship Program [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core and completion of a specialization or permission of the instructor. Students must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in their major. Fieldwork assignments with executive branch agencies of government, community, or neighborhood organizations; and other agencies whose activities are directed toward public-sector concerns, seminars to assess fieldwork experience. Research paper required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 405 - State Government Administrative Internship [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core and completion of the state specialization or permission of the instructor. Students must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in their major. Fieldwork assignments with executive branch agencies of state government, seminars to assess fieldwork experience and to examine and discuss operations of state government. Written report required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 406 - International Relations Internship [1-5 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Introductory core in political science or international relations, and completion of at least one additional 300- to 400-level course in international politics, or permission of the instructor. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in their major. Fieldwork assignments with public or private sector actors or with non-governmental organizations with international operations and/or policy interests. Written report required. Does not substitute for PSC 421/422 in the IR major curriculum. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 407 - Summer Internship [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Introductory core or permission of the instructor. Fieldwork assignments with a city council, an administrative organization (government or non-profit), or an electoral campaign. Students must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in their major. This course does not count toward the completion of the Public Services Specialization. A research paper is required along with a final report on the internship placement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 420 - Seminar in American Politics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and Introductory core and one 300-level course in American politics, senior standing, or permission of the instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in American politics. Extensive writing assignment required. Detailed description of topics and methods to be publicized in advance. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 421 - Seminar in Comparative Politics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and senior standing. Introductory core and one 300-level course in comparative politics, or permission of the instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in comparative politics. Extensive writing assignment required. Detailed description of topics and methods to be publicized in advance. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 422 - Seminar in International Relations [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Introductory core and one 300-level course in international politics, or permission of the instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in international relations. Extensive writing assignment required. Detailed description of topics and methods to be publicized in advance. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 423 - Seminar in Law and Political Theory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and senior standing. Introductory core and one 300-level course in political theory or law, or permission of the instructor. Intensive examination of selected topics in political theory. Extensive writing assignment required. Detailed description of topics and methods to be publicized in advance. General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSC 496 - Independent Study [1-3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Junior standing, permission of instructor. Independent study guided by faculty member. A substantial written assignment is one of the requirements. May be repeated one time with departmental permission. Click here for the schedule of courses
Psychology
	PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology [3 credit(s)] Broad survey course covering topics such as research methodology; biological bases of behavior, perception, motivation and emotion; learning and memory; development; intelligence; personality; mental disturbance; and social influence. Prerequisite to most other psychology courses. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 101H - H: Introduction to Psychology - Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Honors standing or permission of University Honors Program. Only students in the Honors Program or students with permission of instructor are eligible to enroll. Survey of psychology, including coverage of methodology and measurement; intelligence and personality; psychological disorders and their treatment; the biological bases of behavior; social influence and persuasion; learning; and perception, memory, and cognition. General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 180 - Introduction to Gerontology [3 credit(s)] An overview of the demographics of aging, the social, biological, psychological, and functional experience of aging, the concept of successful aging, and the careers available in working with older adults. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 200 - A Major’s Guide to Psychology at CSU [1 credit(s)] Pre or co-requisite: PSY 101. This course covers such topics as the requirements of the psychology major at CSU and the reasons for those requirements; post-graduation pathways for psychology majors; psychology department faculty and their research interests; and research participation. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 217 - Behavioral Science Statistics: Description [3 credit(s)] Pre or co-requisite: PSY 101. Introduction to data collection and to the use of descriptive statistics in analyzing and interpreting data in the social sciences. Basic rules of probability will also be covered. May not be taken for credit by anyone who has taken PSY 311 or PSY 317. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Quantitative Literacy Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 220 - Child Development [3 credit(s)] This course reviews the literature on child biological, motor, perceptual, cognitive (including intelligence), language, emotional, social, and gender development. Child development history, theory, and research strategies will be discussed, as well as the effect of family, peers, media, and schooling. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 221 - Adolescent Psychology [3 credit(s)] Study of human development through adolescence to maturity. The role of maturational changes, and peer and family influences in the process of self-emergence and personal adjustment will be emphasized. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Social Sciences Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 223 - Life Span Development [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. An overview of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development from conception through old age. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 255 - Psychology of Women and Gender [3 credit(s)] This course provides an overview of theories and research concerning the psychology of women and gender. This includes an examination of diverse gender experiences in the United States and around the world. Goals include critically thinking about the psychological literature on women and gender, understanding gender iniquities, and increasing respect and empathy for women, men, and other genders in all their diversity. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: U.S. Diversity Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 293 - Special Topics in Psychology [2-3 credit(s)] Course content will be announced in the semester course schedule. This course may be taken three times on different topics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 311 - Behavioral Science Statistics [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Application of descriptive and inferential statistics to the analysis and interpretation of data in the social sciences, with special emphasis on hypothesis testing. General Education Category: Quantitative Literacy Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 312 - Research Methods [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: PSY 101. This course examines the scientific concepts and principles that are central to psychology research. Topics will include psychological inquiry and the scientific method, research design, measurement, scientific writing, and reporting of results, and ethical issues in psychological research. Students will also learn to think critically about and analyze psychological research reported in newspapers, popular magazines, and local and national news shows. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 317 - Behavioral Science Statistics: Inference [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in one of the following – PSY 217; MTH/STA 147 or STA 145; BUS 201; OSM 201; criterion score on the PSY 317 placement test. Introduction to the use of inferential statistics in analyzing and interpreting data in the social sciences. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Quantitative Literacy Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 331 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Introduction to the methods used by industrial/organizational psychologists to increase organizational effectiveness and individual well-being. Topics include selection, training, appraisal, job attitudes, work motivation, leadership, job design, organizational culture, and work environment. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 335 - Consumer Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Examination of the role of psychological processes (such as attitudes, needs, personality) in influencing one’s reaction to consumer goods and services. Implications for advertising, marketing research, and public opinion polling will be addressed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 339 - Social Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Theory and method in social psychology, impression formation, social cognition, attitude change, social influence, group processes, applications of social psychology. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 342 - Psychology of Personality [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. This course surveys the major theories of personality and its measurement. Emphasis is placed on understanding how personality influences behavior. Psychodynamic, humanistic, and behavioral perspectives, among other topics, will be surveyed. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 344 - Intellectual and Personality Testing [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: One of the following: PSY 217, SOC 354, BUS 201, STA 145 or MTH/STA 147. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Course covers basic theory of psychological assessment. The construction, administration, and interpretation of psychological tests of intelligence, abilities, and personality will be discussed. Depending on instructor, emphasis will be placed on measurement theory or practical applications. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 345 - Abnormal Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Examination of the field of abnormal psychology, surveying the major psychological disorders and their classification. Causes and treatments of the major disorders are explored from various theoretical perspectives. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 349 - Survey of Clinical Psychology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Survey of the professional practice of clinical psychology. Clinical and research activities (assessment, therapy, consultation, system intervention), training models, settings (clinic, hospital, school, court) and professional issues (roles, ethics, laws) are among the topics examined. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 351 - Personal Behavior Modification [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. Introduction to behavioral theory, assessment, and modification techniques. Consideration of several skills central to adjustment in contemporary society (such as assertion, active listening, anger and stress management, rational thinking, and decision-making) Students will be required to conduct a behavioral self-management project that attempts to change a personally relevant behavioral concern and then describe the project in a detailed paper. Click here for the schedule of courses
	PSY 352 - Human Sexuality [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: PSY 101. Closed to freshmen and non-degree students. This course provides students with a balanced presentation of theory, data, and practical application in the area of human sexuality. Students will explore their attitudes, beliefs, and feelings about human sexuality. The course will help students become more comfortable with their own sexuality; develop greater sensitivity to the attitudes, beliefs, and feelings of others, and create and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships with others. Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

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PHY 242 - University Physics II

PHY 243 - University Physics I (Writing)

PHY 243H - H: University Physics I - Honors

PHY 244 - University Physics II (Writing)

PHY 244H - H: University Physics II - Honors

PHY 300 - Co-op Experience Physics

PHY 320 - Introduction to Computational Physics

PHY 325 - Introduction to Theoretical Physics

PHY 330 - Introduction to Modern Physics

PHY 335 - Modern Physics Laboratory

PHY 340 - Mechanics and Vibrations I

PHY 341 - Mechanics and Vibrations II

PHY 350 - Electricity and Magnetism I

PHY 351 - Electricity & Magnetism II

PHY 380 - Physics Content Mid School Teacher

PHY 381 - Physics Content Mid School Teacher Lab

PHY 415 - Introduction to Biological Physics

PHY 416 - Macromolecular Crystallography

PHY 440 - Quantum Physics I

PHY 441 - Quantum Physics II

PHY 450 - Optics and Electromagnetic Waves

PHY 455 - Optics Laboratory

PHY 461 - Electronics Laboratory

PHY 470 - Environmental Physics

PHY 474 - Thermal Physics

PHY 475 - Statistical Physics

PHY 480 - Optical Materials

PHY 482 - Optical Materials (Writing)

PHY 493 - Advanced Topics in Physics

PHY 495 - Problem-Based Seminar

PHY 497 - Independent Study

PHY 498 - Capstone Senior Project

PSC 111 - American Government

PSC 211 - State and Local Government

PSC 217 - Urban Politics and the African-American Experience

PSC 221 - Comparative Politics

PSC 231 - International Politics

PSC 241 - Freedom and Authority

PSC 251 - Introduction to Data Analysis

PSC 274 - Introduction to the Middle East

PSC 301 - Urban Politics and Policy

PSC 305 - Cultural Diversity in U.S. Politics

PSC 310 - Constitutional Law

PSC 311 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

PSC 312 - Judicial Politics

PSC 313 - Public Administration

PSC 314 - Public Policy and Analysis

PSC 316 - American Presidency

PSC 317 - Political Parties and Elections

PSC 319 - Public Opinion

PSC 320 - Congress and the Legislative Process

PSC 321 - Political Violence

PSC 325 - Western European Politics

PSC 326 - Politics of Developing Areas

PSC 327 - Politics of Peaceful World Change

PSC 328 - International Political Economy

PSC 329 - Politics and Political Economy in the European Union

PSC 331 - United States Foreign Policy

PSC 332 - Politics in the Middle East

PSC 334 - Causes of War

PSC 335 - East Asian Politics

PSC 339 - Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa

PSC 340 - Foundations of Political Thought

PSC 341 - Modern Political Thought

PSC 342 - American Political Thought

PSC 350 - Russian Politics and Society

PSC 394 - Special Topics In Political Science

PSC 401 - City Council Internship Program

PSC 402 - Campaign Politics Internship

PSC 403 - Administrative Internship Program

PSC 405 - State Government Administrative Internship

PSC 406 - International Relations Internship

PSC 407 - Summer Internship

PSC 420 - Seminar in American Politics

PSC 421 - Seminar in Comparative Politics

PSC 422 - Seminar in International Relations

PSC 423 - Seminar in Law and Political Theory

PSC 496 - Independent Study