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PE 340 - Block I: Elementary Physical Education Methods
Incorporates pedagogical principles and instructional techniques in physical education based on the characteristics and needs of elementary students with emphasis on rhythms and dance, fundamental movement, and gymnastics.
Prerequisites & Notes: Physical Education and Health P-12 pre-major status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 341 - Block II: Elementary Physical Education Methods
Incorporates pedagogical principles and instructional techniques in physical education based on the characteristics and needs of elementary students with emphasis on fitness development, fundamental skills, sport-related activities and contemporary recreational activities.
Prerequisites & Notes: PE 340, P-12 PE and Health major
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 341P - Elementary Physical Education Practicum
Observing/assisting/teaching in an elementary school setting. Includes weekly seminar which covers: academic learning time, student success rates, feedback, professional growth.
Prerequisites & Notes: PE 341, or concurrent.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 345 - Physical Education for Elementary School
Physical activities in fundamental skill development, fitness, creative movement, rhythms and gymnastics for elementary age. Includes methods of teaching and developmental characteristics of children.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Woodring College of Education; ELED 303 or ECE 390 or SPED 301.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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PE 440 - Block III: Middle School Physical Education Methods
Course incorporates pedagogical principles, instructional methodology, planning and implementation of instructional programs for middle school level students. Curricular emphasis will focus upon skill acquisition and lead up to activities in the following areas: team building, loco-motor/fitness, striking w/hands & feet, rhythmic movements and recreational activities.
Prerequisites & Notes: PE 341P.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 440P - Middle School Physical Education Practicum
Observing/assisting/teaching in a middle school setting. Includes weekly seminar which covers: characteristics of middle school students, research on effective teaching, developing routines, class management, skill progressions and sequencing, pre-assessment, unit planning, assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes: PE 341P; PE 440 or concurrent.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 441 - Block IV: High School Physical Education Methods
Course incorporates pedagogical principles, instructional methodology, planning and implementation of instructional programs for high school level students. Curricular emphasis will focus upon tactical games and lifetime fitness in the following areas: team building, multi-skill activities, group exercise, striking w/implements, rhythmic movements, content integration and recreational activities.
Prerequisites & Notes: PE 440P
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 441P - High School Health and Physical Education Practicum
Observing/assisting/teaching health and physical education in a high school setting. Includes weekly seminar which covers characteristics of high school students, curriculum development for health and physical education, assessment and transitioning from student to student teacher.
Prerequisites & Notes: PE 440P
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 442P - Practicum in Physical Education
Individualized practicum in teaching physical education activities. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: PE341P.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 443 - Adapted Physical Education Methods & Practicum
Course incorporates library research methods related to specific disabilities and APA research writing skills, pedagogical principles, instructional methods, and planning and implementation of instructional interventions for individuals with disabilities in the educational setting. Includes field based experiences working with adapted physical education/recreational settings.
Prerequisites & Notes: PE 341.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply.
Credits: 1-15
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PHYS 101 - Physics Analysis
In-depth analysis of physical phenomena such as the motion of objects and conditions for equilibrium; development and application of conceptual models that account for observations and have predictive power. Instruction seeks to actively engage students in scientific reasoning. Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 107 or higher or suitable math assessment score.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 102 - Physics and Contemporary Issues
Exploration of the relationships between basic physics concepts and broader social issues such as the generation of energy or global climate change; using scientific evidence to judge claims and construct arguments.
Prerequisites & Notes: Math 107 or higher or suitable math assessment score.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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PHYS 104 - Physics Applications
A study of physics as a human endeavor to understand everyday phenomena and the development of technology. Exploration of basic concepts from physics relevant to phenomena such as weather, music, or sports; investigation of the effects of technology and the causes of disasters; new advances in applied physics. Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 107 or higher or suitable math assessment score.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 114 - Principles of Physics I
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; force, momentum, energy; rotational dynamics and equilibrium; gravity and oscillations. Recommended for students in science and pre-professional programs not requiring physics with calculus.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 115 or MATH 118 or suitable math assessment score.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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PHYS 115 - Principles of Physics II
Fluids; kinetic theory; heat and thermodynamics; principles of electricity and magnetism. Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 114
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 116 - Principles of Physics III
Waves and sound; geometrical and physical optics; relativity and modern physics. Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 115
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; work and energy; gravitation; collisions and conservation of momentum. Includes lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 124 or concurrent OR MATH 134 or concurrent OR MATH 138 or concurrent.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 162 - Physics with Calculus II
Electrostatics; DC circuits; magnetic fields; electromagnetic induction. Includes lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 161; MATH 124 or MATH 134 and MATH 125 or MATH 135 or concurrent, or MATH 138.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 163 - Physics with Calculus III
Rigid body kinematics and dynamics; rotation and oscillation; waves in elastic media; light as a wave; interference and diffraction of light; geometric optics. Includes lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 162; MATH 124 and MATH 125 or MATH 134 and MATH 135 or MATH 138.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 190 - Exploring Physics and Astronomy
Seminar for students interested in majoring in Physics. Current topics and trends in physics, with emphasis on research opportunities for undergraduates. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 161 or concurrent OR PHYS 162 or concurrent.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PHYS 220 - Physics with Calculus IV
Fluids; ideal gas law; thermodynamics, including work, heat, engines, entropy. Includes lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 163 or concurrent; MATH 124 and MATH 125 or MATH 134 and MATH 135 or MATH 138.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 224 - Modern Physics I
Special relativity, quantization of charge, matter waves, bound and unbound states in quantum physics.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 163; PHYS 220; MATH 203 or MATH 204.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 225 - Modern Physics II
Schrodinger equation in three dimensions, spin and atomic physics, statistical physics, molecules and solids.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 224; MATH 303 or MATH 331
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 291 - Independent Research
Individual research under faculty supervision. Written report required. Repeatable for credit with no limit. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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PHYS 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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PHYS 322 - Fundamentals of Electronics
AC/DC circuit theory, transistor and op-amp circuit design, digital basics and introduction to LabView programming. Includes lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 163; PHYS 326; CSCI 140 or CSCI 141.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 326 - Tools and Data Analysis
Introduction to error analysis, data handling, and numerical solution methods in physics using computer programs such as KaleidaGraph, Mathematica, and LabView. Lecture and computer lab.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 163; MATH 203 or MATH 204; MATH 224; CSCI 140 or CSCI 141.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 335 - Statistical and Thermal Physics
Foundations of macroscopic thermodynamics, statistical description of physical systems, laws of thermodynamics, statistical ensemble theory and applications.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 225; PHYS 226; MATH 224; and Phase II Physics BS majors.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 339 - Optics
Topics in modern physical and geometrical optics including general solutions to the 3-D wave equation, analytical ray tracing, polarized light, interferometric techniques, and introduction to lasers.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 163; PHYS 368
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 350 - Engineering Thermodynamics
Introduction to concepts and applications of thermodynamics, including the laws of thermodynamics, processes, and cycles. Applications to ideal gases, heat engines, thermal expansion. Heat transfer.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 161; MATH 124
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 363 - Classical Mechanics
Newtonian mechanics; general motion of a particle in three dimensions; Lagrangian mechanics; canonical coordinates; particle systems and rigid bodies; gravitation and Newtonian cosmology; nonlinear mechanics and chaos.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 163; PHYS 326; PHYS 225 or GEOL 352; MATH 303, or MATH 304 and MATH 331; and Phase II Physics BS majors or Phase II Geophysics BS majors.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 365 - Mathematical Physics
Vector Calculus; Fourier transforms; orthogonal functions and boundary value problems; series expansions; complex integration
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 224; MATH 304 and MATH 331; and Phase II Physics BS majors or Phase II Geophysics BS majors.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 368 - Electromagnetism I
Static electric and magnetic field laws; boundary-value problems; Lorentz force; polarization and magnetization in materials.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 163; PHYS 365; MATH 224; MATH 304 and MATH 331.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 369 - Electromagnetism II
Electrodynamics; Maxwell’s equations; plane electromagnetic waves in free space; dielectrics and conductors; reflection and refraction at a plane boundary; electromagnetic radiation; relativistic dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 368; MATH 303.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 391 - Junior Lab
Selected experiments in modern physics, optics, astronomy, condensed matter physics and materials science. Graded work includes lab notebook, oral and written presentations, and exams. Repeatable once.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 225; PHYS 322; PHYS 326.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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PHYS 419 - Professional Writing for Physicists
Presentation of scientific research in written form; abstracts, project reports, and documentation; elements of successful posters; proposals and professional critique.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 391; PHYS 455 or concurrent, or GEOL 352.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 444 - Special Topics in Physics
Introduction to a special topic, current research, or application in physics. Repeatable up to two times for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 363 and PHYS 368.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 455 - Quantum Mechanics I
Review of the Schrodinger equation with applications to simple potentials, introduction to Dirac notation, generalized function spaces, and general uncertainty relations. The Schrodinger equation in three dimensions, including the hydrogen atom, angular momentum, and spin. Introduction to identical particles.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 225; PHYS 363; PHYS 369; MATH 303; or MATH 304 and MATH 331.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 456 - Quantum Mechanics II
Introduction to perturbation theory (including time independent, degenerate, and time dependent), the variational principle and WKB approximations. Introduction to scattering theory. Special topics such as Bell’s theorem, relativistic quantum mechanics.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 455
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 475 - Physics of Solids and Materials I
Structure and properties of materials including crystallography, symmetry, bonding-related properties, electronic structure, phase diagrams, surfaces, semiconductors, metals.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 225 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 476 - Physics of Solids and Materials II
Application and investigation of materials including amorphous, liquid crystal, magnetic, porous and novel materials, lasers, photo detectors, optical fibers, microscopy, spectroscopy.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 475
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 485 - Mathematical Physics
Fourier transforms; Laplace transforms; orthogonal functions and boundary value problems; series expansions; rotations and tensors; complex integration.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 363 or concurrent; MATH 224; MATH 303, or MATH 304 and MATH 331.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 486 - Computational Physics
Introduction to methods of solving physics problems with computers. Topics include molecular dynamics, electronic states, calculation of classical electromagnetic fields and orbits, and Monte Carlo methods applied to statistical mechanics and quantum systems.
Prerequisites & Notes: PHYS 326; PHYS 363; PHYS 369; CSCI 140 or CSCI 141.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 491 - Independent Research
Individual research under faculty supervision. Written report required. Repeatable for credit. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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PCE 295 - Introduction to Directed Research in Plastics and Composites
Selection, development and research, under supervision, within one of the areas of plastics and composites engineering. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits including original course. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENGR 170, ENGR 214.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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PCE 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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PCE 331 - Injection Molding
Theory and practice of injection molding. Analysis of machine functions, processing parameters, production tooling, process control systems, quality assurance, automation, rheology of polymers, heat transfer. Extensive lab experience.
Prerequisites & Notes: PCE 371 and CHEM 162.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 371 - Introduction to Plastics Materials and Processes
Polymer science and analysis of basic plastics materials; experience in product design, tooling, and processing of thermoplastic.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENGR 104; ENGR 170
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 372 - Introduction to Composite Materials and Processes
Polymer and reinforcement systems; material testing; mold design and development; laboratory involvement in reinforced plastics production processes.
Prerequisites & Notes: PCE 371
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 395 - Directed Research in Plastics and Composite Engineering
Selection, development and research, under supervision, within one of the areas of plastics and composites engineering. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: PCE 371 or concurrent.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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PCE 402 - Cooperative Internship
Supervised study of technical problems associated with production, design, materials, and/or management in business and industry. Repeatable up to 8 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: PCE 371
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 431 - Advanced Materials and Processing
Principles of polymer formulation and modification. Additives and modifiers, compounding processes and equipment. Use of experimental design in compound formulation.
Prerequisites & Notes: PCE 471; MFGE 342
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 461 - Tooling for Plastics Processing
Design and construction of various types of production molds that are used for processing plastics. Product design in relationship to molding techniques and various techniques and materials used to construct the molds are the major units of study. Extensive lab work.
Prerequisites & Notes: MFGE 332; PCE 331
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 471 - Advanced Materials and Characterization
Structure, properties, processing and applications of engineering polymers. Advanced analysis and testing of polymers for engineering applications.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 308; PHYS 163; PCE 331.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 472 - Advanced Composites
Advanced polymer matrix and reinforcement systems; structural design and analysis; advanced composites processes and automated production systems.
Prerequisites & Notes: PCE 372; MFGE 362
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 491 - Project Research, Planning, and Ethics
First in the series of three capstone project courses. Explores profession and ethical responsibilities, discussion concerning contemporary issues, and the impact of engineering solutions in a global context. Project planning and research skills are also discussed and practiced.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101; MFGE 342 or concurrent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 492 - Plastics Capstone Project Proposal
The second course in the capstone project sequence. Takes project specifications defined in the first course and furthers the planning and design work necessary to support project implementation in the final course. Experience culminates in the writing of a formal project proposal that clearly defines expected project results, resource requirements and project milestones.
Prerequisites & Notes: MFGE 342; PCE 471; PCE 491
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 493 - Plastics Capstone Project Implementation
The third and final course in the capstone project sequence. Implements a plan to design, analyze and/or fabricate a process, material, product, tool, piece of equipment or enhancement to a manufacturing system. The results of the project will be fully documented and communicated through journaling, a final report, a poster and an oral presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes: PCE 492
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PCE 495 - Directed Research in Plastics and Composites Engineering
Selection, development and research, under supervision, within one of the areas of plastics and composites engineering. Repeatable for up to 9 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: PCE 371
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 101 - Government and Politics in the Modern World
Introduction to concepts of politics; types of governments and political problems in the world today.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 250 - The American Political System
Consideration of the system and process of American politics and government with primary focus on the national level.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 261 - Introduction to Political Theory
Major concepts of Western political theory - thematic or historical approach.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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PLSC 271 - Introduction to International Relations
The politics of war, peace, and international economic relations.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 291 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Basic structures, functions and sociocultural environments of foreign political systems; methods of comparative study.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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PLSC 301 - The British Parliamentary System
The British parliamentary political system: analysis of British state and political structures and functions; analysis of British political parties; examination of the British service state.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 101 or PLSC 250 or PLSC 291
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 302 - Western Europe
Governments and politics of selected western European states.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 101 or PLSC 291
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 307 - Government and Politics of East Asia
Survey course covering the domestic political systems of China, Japan and Korea. Also offered as EAST 307.
Prerequisites & Notes: Sophomore status or instructor of permission
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 308 - African Political Systems
Post-colonial political development in Africa focusing on ideologies and strategies for achieving legitimate government and improved living standards. Several country studies are included to illustrate outcomes associated with different strategies for development.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 101 or PLSC 291
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 309 - Globalization from Political, Economic, and Social Perspectives
This course examines the political, economic, social, and cultural causes and consequences of globalization. In particular, the course explores the complementarities and contradictions between the different aspects of globalization.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 271 or PLSC 291 or IBUS 370
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 310 - The International Security of East Asia
The issues of national and human security in the East Asian Region. Also offered as EAST 310.
Prerequisites & Notes: Sophomore status or instructor permission
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 311 - Introduction to Law and the Legal System
This course gives students a basic understanding of the structure and operation of legal systems in the U.S. by introducing key legal principles, doctrines, and procedures common to U.S. jurisdictions. Students will read and discuss cases to learn legal reasoning and writing—applying general rules to specific cases to make judgments based on relevant facts.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250; only 1 of PLSC 311, MGMT 271 or FAIR 311B may be taken for GUR credit. Upper-division standing recommended.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 312 - International Relations of South Asia
A survey of the security relations between India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The course will also relate these countries to US foreign policy goals and interest.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 271
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 313 - Law, Courts, Politics, Society: Non-legal Perspectives of Law
An introduction to how law interacts with and is applied to different social and cultural contexts. Covers how societies create law, and how law, in turn, affects societies. Specific topics covered may change quarter to quarter and may include: the role of law and courts in maintaining and reforming society; how changes in society lead to changes in its laws; how different groups use law and courts to advance their social and political agendas; and the concepts, assumptions, and methods used by social scientists to study these law-related activities and processes. This course does not presume any knowledge of the legal system beyond what is commonly known by persons educated in industrial or post-industrial societies.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250 or instructor permission
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 314 - The U.S. Supreme Court: Law and Politics
Introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court as a unique legal-political institution within the American political system. Topics covered include: Court procedures and decision-making, constitutional history, the nature of its judicial power, the Court’s changing role in American politics and society, and the divide between “legal insiders” and political scientists in terms of how each group studies and views the Court’s decision-making. No prior knowledge of the Supreme Court is presumed.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250 or instructor permission
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 315 - Why We Fight
This course explores different facets of political violence. Why do states go to war with each other? What, if anything, can the international community do to prevent or stop civil wars? Under what conditions is international humanitarian intervention justified? How have trends in conflict changed in recent years? The course has significant reading and writing components. Students are expected to be familiar with international relations theories and the study of comparative politics.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250 or PLSC 271
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 321 - Queer and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Politics
Examines how queer and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens have organized to achieve social change. Focuses on how Queer/LGBT movements have engaged in electoral, judicial, legislative, protest and other forms of politics.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 323 - African American Politics
An examination of the political strategies the African American community has undertaken to combat myriad barriers that exist in its quest for inclusion.
Prerequisites & Notes: Sophomore status or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 325 - Quebec Politics and Quebec-US Relations
This course offers an introduction to Québec politics and Québec-U.S. Relations. Part I uses a historical-institutionalist approach to present the main conceptual and theoretical elements on Québec politics and offers an overview of recent evolution in Quebec’s political life. Part II discusses three crucial themes in contemporary Québec politics: the evolution of Québec’s identity; the future of Québec’s independence movement; and the road ahead for Québec’s international relations. Part III shows how Québec and the United States are integrated and offers an overview of the actors and issues in Québec-U.S. relations. Also offered as C/AM 325.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 101 or C/AM 200; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 327 - Urban Politics and Policy in the U.S.
This course introduces students to major actors, institutions, processes, and policies of substate governments in the United States while focusing on issues of race, class and privilege at the local level.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 330 - American Democracy and the Politics of Education
This course focuses on the American school system as a political institution, considering how interests, actors and ideas shape policy-making and implementation. Students will analyze current education policy debates and their histories to understand some of the challenges facing public education in a democracy.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 101 or PLSC 250 or EDUC 115 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 345 - Women and Politics
The history and ideas of the women’s movement; investigation of the changing role of women in American politics including legal status, economic position and political behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 101 or PLSC 250
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 346 - Politics of Inequality
Survey of the causes and consequences of inequality, particularly economic inequality, and the political, social and economic institutions and processes supporting group subordination, racism, sexism and poverty.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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PLSC 347 - Race, Politics and Public Policy
The historical and political bases of contemporary racial conflict in the United States.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 348 - Environmental Justice
Dimensions of social justice as they relate to environmental policies, practices, and movements.
Prerequisites & Notes: Sophomore status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 353 - State and Local Politics
Politics of states, urban regions and suburbs. Inter-jurisdictional conflict over growth or development. Federal relations, direct democracy and state policy making.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 355 - Bureaucratic Politics
This is an introductory examination of the principles, structure, functions and the processes of federal administrative agencies of the United States Government.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 357 - Health Policy
This course explores current health care reform proposals, in the context of a movement away from employers provision of health care and the pressure of an aging population.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 361 - Classical Political Thought
Exploration of emerging themes in classical political thought, such as Greek, Roman, Judeo-Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Prerequisites & Notes: HIST 111 or LBRL 121 or PLSC 261 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 362 - Political Theory: Renaissance and Modern
Exploration of themes in Renaissance and Modern political thought, with particular focus on the nature of freedom, right, individuality, communal obligation, and the rise of the nation-state.
Prerequisites & Notes: HIST 112 or LBRL 121 or PLSC 261 or equivalent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 364 - Contemporary Political Theory
Examines central thinkers and themes in contemporary political theory. Topics may include: radical democracy, liberalism and rights, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, cultural diversity, postcolonial and de-colonial struggles, power, revolution, and modern citizenship.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 261
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 366 - Research in Politics
Fundamentals of research design, including basic methods for the collection and statistical analysis of political and administrative data.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 370 - Global Issues in International Politics
Problems of global dimensions (population, food, resources, environment, nuclear proliferation, terrorism) and international efforts to solve them.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 271 or PLSC 291 or IBUS 370
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 372 - International Political Economy
The politics of international trade, investment, lending and economic development.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 271 or PLSC 291 and any economics course; or IBUS 370
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 374 - Comparative Foreign Policy
Discussion and critical analysis of the process by which political elites formulate foreign policy with a specific emphasis on variables that influence foreign policy behavior. The course takes a comparative case study approach to highlight the importance of context in foreign policy behavior by individual states. This is an ‘active learning’ course which requires students to participate in simulations involving foreign policy crisis.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250 or PLSC 271.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 376 - American Foreign Policy
Background and organization of American foreign policy; the conduct of diplomatic relations with other states; current issues and problems in foreign affairs.
Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 271 or PLSC 291.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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