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Course Descriptions for Antioch University
Midwest Content Requirements
The course descriptions below are to aid
you in matching coursework that you have already completed
with the content requirements of the State of Ohio. Please
reference the Applicant Self-Evaluation
for a list of requirements in specific areas of teacher licensure.
Anth 101 Studies in Cultural Anthropology
This course examines culture as the human adaptive strategy.
Emphasis is on understanding human behavior and how varied
societies solve universal problems. Focus is on the study
of contemporary, primarily non-Western peoples and their
societies.
Bio 101 Principles of Biology with Lab
Introduction to basic concepts in biology. Examination of
basic concepts of cell theory, inheritance and physiology.
Introduction to microbes, plants and animals emphasizing
biodiversity and ecology. Addresses developing hypothesis,
observing biological phenomena and evaluating results.
Topics include: respiration, cell molecular biology, genetics,
evolution, diversity of life, plant and animal structures,
population biology, photosynthesis, digestion, ecosystems,
origin, interaction and extinction of species, management
of biological resources.
Bio 102 Biology Laboratory Experience
Formal laboratory in any area of biological study, which
involves the use of vertebrates and mammals. The course
must transmit to the students the knowledge, skills, ethics,
and values in the treatment of animals as required by the
Institutional Laboratory Care and Use Committee, based
on the Animal Welfare Act and similar relevant legislation
and standards of practice.
Bio 103 Ecology
Studies of populations, energy resources, natural resources,
and pollution from an ecological point of view. Local,
regional and global environment issues are considered.
Bio 104 Invertebrate Biology
Emphasis is on anatomy, physiology, diversity, ecology and
evolutionary relationship of the invertebrates.
Bio 105 Vertebrate Biology
Study of the anatomy, embryology, physiology, growth and
evolution of vertebrates.
Bio 106 Structure and Function of Plants
Introduction to the study of lower and vascular plants, their
structure, physiology, development, nutrition and ecology.
Includes philogenetic relationship and genetic manipulation.
Bio 107 Cell Biology
An introduction to the structure and ultrastructure, chemistry,
metabolism, genetics, and evolution of cells. Topics include:
the molecular and cellular bases for the unity of life,
eukaryotic, prokaryotic and plant cell structure and function.
Includes mitosis, cell cycle, and the growth of cells.
Bio 108 Genetics
Principles of heredity and their impact on population dynamics,
evolution and human society. Topics include biological
application of genetic manipulation, common genetic defects
and issues arising from them, molecular aspects of genetics,
including recombinant DNA.
Bio 109 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Chemical and physical aspects of biological molecules, enzymes,
macromolecule structure and function, metabolic processes,
mechanisms and regulation of gene expression, and protein
synthesis.
Bio 110 Microbiology
Biology of viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, microbial
ecology, immunology, host parasite interactions, and introduction
to medical microbiology and pathogenesis, and epidemiology.
Bio 111 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
Studies of the structure and function of the human body.
Chem 101 Principles of Chemistry I with Lab
Basic facts and principles of chemistry. Studies of chemical
principles and reactivity, atomic and molecular structures,
chemical bonding, gas laws and energetic considerations,
equilibrium, basic kinetics, periodicity and structure.
An introduction to inorganic chemistry.
Chem 102 Principles of Chemistry II with Lab
Basic facts and principles of chemistry. Electrochemistry,
oxidation reduction, polymers and macromolecules, atmospheric
chemistry and pollution.
Chem 103, 104 Organic Chemistry I and II w/Lab
This two-course sequence covers basic facts and principles
of organic chemistry. Structure, properties and synthesis
of the major classes of organic compounds. Topics include
stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and functional groups.
Chem 105 Analytic Chemistry with Lab
Identification and quantification of the components of chemical
systems using classical and instrumental methods.
Chem 107, 108 Physical Chemistry I and II
A two-course survey of the theoretical aspects of chemistry
covering topics such as thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics,
properties of solutions, elementary quantum theory, atomic
and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, spectroscopy,
and the structures of liquids and solids.
Chem 112 Spectroscopy
Theory and application of various photometric techniques,
particularly as applied to the determination of molecular
structure. Addresses developing hypotheses, observing phenomena,
and evaluating results.
Chem 113 Current Topics in Chemistry
Selected topics of current interest in chemistry that are
not covered in core courses. Topics vary and may include
polymer chemistry, advanced organic synthesis, and advanced
inorganic chemistry.
Com 101 Beginning Speech
Fundamentals of verbal and nonverbal communication. Students
will gain an understanding of intrapersonal and interpersonal
communication processes as they affect communication style
and competence. Will include principles and practices of
oral and written communication in storytelling, lecturing
and discussion.
Com 102 Speech, Theater, and Media Consumption
Continues Com 101 with examination of types of communication
in the classroom. Emphasis is on the principles and types
of public communication, especially on giving information
and understanding the principles of persuasion. Analyzes
the interaction between media and the individual's cultural
experience. Includes introduction to the oral experience
of literature, techniques of oral reading, and frequent
performances by the students. Identifies critical viewing/listening/reading
and other skills of consumption of media.
CS 101 Computer Programming
The objectives of this course are to teach problem-solving
methods and algorithm development in the context of C++,
a high-level, widely used programming language, and to
teach elements of design and coding using techniques of
good programming style. Some of the topics to be addressed
are graph theory, matrices, recurrence relations, linear
programming, difference equations and combinations.
Econ 101 Introduction to Economics
Introduction to modern economic analysis and policy. Emphasis
is on economic theory and its application to the contemporary
domestic and international economic issues.
Econ 102 Microeconomics
Study of the fundamentals of economic analysis and of basic
economic institutions, including theories of consumption,
production, pricing and resource allocation. Includes the
sociopolitical environment of economic decision-making.
Econ 103 Macroeconomics
Introduction to macroeonomics in the context of current problems
and issues of macroeconomic policy in the United States
and in other developed countries. Topics include the impact
of globalization, changes in the industrial structure,
labor markets and consumption patterns, issues of unemployment
and inflation, international interdependence, and effectiveness
of government interventions.
Econ 104 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Theories of economic behavior in the aggregate. Application
of models for analyzing determination of the level of national
output and explaining fluctuations in employment, price
level, interest rate, productivity, and the rate of economic
growth. Policy proposals will be critically evaluated.
Econ 105 Economic Research Methods
An in-depth analysis of an economic with emphasis on student
research. Topics include data sources and collections,
modern statistical techniques, time-series analysis, simulation
of economic models and input-output analysis.
ENG 101 Basic Composition
The study and practice of effective communication. Covers
expository writing, ranging from paragraphs to essays at
some length and complexity. Study of the logical, rhetorical,
and linguistic structure of expository prose. Includes
methods and conventions of preparing research papers. Introduces
students to principles of effective written communication
and concepts of reading and writing.
ENG 102 Composition and Response to Literature
Adapts the principles of English 101. Close reading of texts
interpreted in the contexts (e.g. cultural, historical,
biographical, economical, and political) which shape and
are shaped by them. Topics include African American Literature,
Early American Literature, images of women, and basic questions
which one may ask about a literary text and its audience.
Shares the basic objectives of improving writing skills
and enhancing ability to understand print and other media.
ENG 103 American Literature I
This course examines the study of poetry and prose written
in America from the colonial period to the Civil War. Representative
authors include Hawthorne, Melville, Emerson, Thoreau,
Dickenson, Bradstreet and others. Also will include lesser
known writers such as Katherine Sedgwick and Lydia Maria
Child. A close study of texts, contexts, and relevant critical
and social issues.
ENG 104 American Literature II
Continues English 101 with a concentration in the poetry,
fiction, essays and autobiographies of America from the
Civil War to the present. Covers the major literary movements
which include realism, naturalism and new criticism such
as feminism and queer theory. Will include literature which
has influenced the intellectual and cultural climate of
the twentieth century.
ENG 105 Poetry Survey
Poetry as a type of literature, together with an introduction
to various approaches and the understanding and enjoyment
of poetry. Careful study of the traditions created by poets
from both Britain (from the beginning of written language
to the twentieth century) and America (from the colonial
period through the present day). Emphasis is on the poetry,
itself, but attention will also be paid to the critical
theory of poets and others.
ENG 106 Survey of English Literature
from the Beginning to the Classical Period
Major movements and works of English literature which focus
on the writings of such representative authors as Cademon,
Chaucer, Shakespeare, Donne, Pope and others. Writings will
include selections from the Anglo-Saxon period, some from
Middle English, and some from the early moderns. Special
attention will be paid to the traditions of women writers,
which are often neglected in early British literature. Selections
will be read with attention to their historical background
and cultural contexts.
ENG 107 Survey of English Literature
from the Romantics to the 20th Century
This course continues English 302 by examining a range of
modernist literary experimentation in Britain from the early
1800's through the present day. Explores the impact of feminism,
mass culture and changing views of sexuality and the family.
Representative writers include Shaw, James, Woolf, Lawrence,
Yeats, Pound, Mary Shelley, the Brontes, and Eliot.
ENG 108 World Literature
Study of the way in which literature explores questions of
continuing primary importance to society. Works are selected
primarily from translated literature and a variety of genres.
Confronts issues of individuality, community, gender relationships,
technology, social conflict and war. Will consider selected
masterpieces of the Western literary canon from the Greeks
to the twentieth century, and expand the canon to include
other less familiar selections such as literature of Africa,
South America, Asia and Native America. Literature will
be considered as representative of the social contexts
from which it came.
ENG 109 African American Literature
Beginning with the poetry of Phyllis Wheatley, this course
will include a study of the significant voices of African
American literature. Representative authors include Douglas,
Jacobs, Dunbar, Hughes, Wright, Brooks, Morrison, Hurston
and Ellison, with emphasis on the female African tradition.
Works will be studied in historical and literary contexts
as expressions of and commentary on the African American
experience. The course will focus on representative works
from the literature of slavery, the Post Reconstruction
Era, and the Harlem Renaissance.
ENG 110 Women’s
Literature
An exploration of the experience of women as both authors
and subjects of texts. Selections will explore the connection
between gender and literary expression by examining the
social, cultural and literary patterns that link the lives
of women writers to their works. Includes the study of
the historical background of women's roles in society (e.g.
the suffrage movement) and the female tradition in fiction.
This course seeks to understand the place of women in society
through a study of the institutions and traditions (e.g.
patriarchy, misogynism, and feminism that shaped women's
lives).
ENG 111 Language Acquisition and Linguistics
The study of the terminology and methodology of modern linguistic
science and a detailed structural analysis of phonetics,
phonology, tonology, morphology, grammar, and syntax. Studies
will include theories in basic principles of how students
acquire language, especially as they relate to the teaching
of English. Topics will also include the various influences
in the development of various English pronunciations, syntax,
dialect, vocabulary and spelling. Investigates the subcategories
of sociolinguistics, including the sociology of language,
the ethnography of speaking, and variations in language
structure.
ENG 112 Fiction Writing
A comprehensive introduction to the study of fiction writing.
Consideration will be given to the development of plot,
character, setting, mood and theme. Will include the theory
and practice of the techniques and forms of fiction, with
focus on improving the narrative skills of students. Course
will emphasize the writing process, including invention,
drafting, revising and editing along with effective critiquing
and collaborating. Students will also consider description,
narration, plot, dialogue, voice, point of view and style.
ENG 113 Advanced Composition
Intensive practice in writing and analyzing various expository
forms. Foundation course for writing across the curriculum.
Students receive and practice instruction in the writing
process. They will receive and practice various expository
forms as essays, summaries, argument and persuasion, analysis,
description, narration and classification. They will be
instructed in grammar, paragraph development, revising,
editing, and library research skills. The course will strengthen
interpretive skills in reading literature and give students
the necessary background to read literary criticism and
literary theory.
ENG 114 Shakespeare I and II
Study of a selection of Shakespearean plays. This course
concentrates on the histories and comedies. Shakespeare
II focuses on tragedies and sonnets.
ENG 116 Literary Theory, Research and Criticism
An intensive study of recent developments in literary theory,
research and criticism. Students examine important movements
in 20th century literary theories such as the New Criticism,
Marxist Criticism, Structuralism, Modernism, Post-Modernism,
Feminism, Queer Theory, and contemporary cultural studies.
ENG 117 Play Writing
An introduction to the fundamentals of playwriting. Dramatic
structure, theme, character, dialogue and style are explored
through the creation of a one-act play. Emphasizes the
practice of play writing and dramaturgy with special focus
on applied theory and technique.
ENG 118 Poetry Writing
Intensive study of the creative process and application of
writing to the craft of poetry. Students produce such forms
as sonnet, ballad, arondel, villanelle, ode, Spenserian
stanza, haiku, and free verse.
ENG 119 Journalism
As an introduction to writing for a newspaper, this course
offers the student practice in journalistic writing style,
interviewing, reporting, composing, editing and revision.
ENG 120 Adolescent and Young Adult Literature
During this class on Adolescent and Young Adult Literature,
the focus will be on developing competencies to meet the
strands in the Ohio Language Arts Model (structure, meaning,
construction, application, and the multidisciplinary nature
of learning). This course emphasizes the development of
skills in critical reading of imaginative and discursive
literature, and in responding to literature. We hope to
create the ability in students to construct meaning from
a variety of texts, use a variety of comprehension strategies,
recognize reading as an essential process in effective
communication, and develop an appreciation for literature.
ES 101 Principles of Earth Science with Lab
Introduction to the Earth and processes that operate within
and on its surface, including consideration of human interaction
with the Earth and of geologic time. Topics include meteorology,
minerals, rocks, isostasy, plate techtonics, earthquakes,
rivers and streams, groundwater, oceanography, deformation,
mountains, geologic time, fossils, and the historical development
of continents. The course also considers what geologists
do and the career opportunities available in the field.
ES 102 Structure & Dynamics
of the Earth with Lab
A treatment of geological processes on and within the Earth.
Study of the dynamic systems and materials of the Earth.
Topics include the structure of the earth, the lithosphere,
surface processes and landforms, coastal deformations,
plate techtonics, gravity and isostasy, seismicity, and
earthquakes.
ES 103 Rocks and Minerals with Lab
A consideration of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
rocks, as well as their formation, composition, and properties.
The nature, structure and chemical composition of silicate
and the most important rock-forming minerals also are considered.
ES 104 Geologic Time and Paleontology
An integrated chronological study of the events in the evolution
of the Earth with the record of fossils. Topics include
the measurement of geologic time, the origin of the Earth,
the standard geologic time scale, and the fossil record
of selected phyla and the evolution of each group.
ES105 Hydrology, Groundwater and Glaciers
Introduction to the properties governing ground water flow
in various geologic settings. Topics include rivers and
streams, groundwater, velocity of flow, erosion, floods,
sedimentation, and glacial systems.
ES 106 Environmental Geology
An introduction to the Earth and geologic processes as the
source of our natural resources. The environmental problems
caused by the effect of human activity on these geologic
processes to our natural resources. Topics include the
effect of people on major geologic systems (such as rivers,
slopes, groundwater, shorelines, oceans, the atmosphere,
minerals and energy resources), geologic problems from
waste disposal, and different forms of pollution, renewal
and non-renewable resources, global energy needs and fossil
fuels, environmental hazards, and the ability of the Earth
to sustain population growth in the face of resource depletion.
ES 107 Field Geology
Field experience in which students gain first-hand knowledge
of geology and learn techniques commonly used, such as
geologic mapping, hydrogeology, and the identification
of rocks, minerals and fossils.
ES 108 Oceanography
Considers the major features of the oceans
and its processes. Topics include the geophysics and the
geomorphology of the oceans, the ocean margins, sediment
and microfossils, ocean waves, currents, and tides.
ES 109 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
The study of the spatial and temporal relations of sedimentary
rock strata, their form, distribution, lithologic and fossil
composition and geologic history. Topics include the principles
and applications of stratigraphy and methods of correlation.
ES 110 The Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate
Study of the atmosphere and the effects mediated through
it. Topics include radiation, moisture, ozone, the composition
of air, air pressure, global temperature, the season, air
pollution, cloud types. precipitation, winds and air circulation,
air masses, jet streams, weather fronts, destructive storms,
weather forecasting, climate, climate changes, and an introduction
to climate modeling.
Geo 101 World Cultural Geography
Survey of the relationships between humans and their environments,
including historically formative periods and current issues
distinguishing major world cultural areas. Topics include
the environmental setting, relationships between geography
and human population distribution, cultural patterns, and
economic development.
Hist 101 Themes in United States History from its Early
Beginnings to 1877
Historical survey of the United States from the peopling
of the American continent through Reconstruction. Includes
study of the roots and growth of American political, economic,
social, intellectual and cultural institutions, from Colonization
through the period of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Hist 102 Developing Modern America
Historical survey of the United States from 1877 through
the present. Includes exploration of the diverse cultural
roots of the American people and the diversity of the American
experience, itself, with attention to its influence on
the themes, issues, ideas, and events that shaped modern
American history.
Hist 103 The Ancient World: East and West
Topics in ancient history. A study of the political, social
and economic development in the various states of the ancient
world. Areas explored may include Rome, Greece, the ancient
Near East, Asia Minor, India, and China.
Hist 104 Topics in European History from the Middle Ages
to the Present
A study of historical topics, themes and periods of interest.
Emphasis is on examining the cultural, political, social
and economic forces and their influences on the creation
of Europe. Topics may include the Renaissance, the rise of
nation-states, the Reformation, absolutism and constitutionalism,
the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the romantic movement,
nationalism, imperialism, industrialism, communism, and war.
Hist 105 Themes in Middle Eastern History
Study of the development and characteristics of Middle Eastern
history and societies, from the period of Napoleon through
the present. Topics may include the rise and significance
of Islam, the impact of the West and Russia, the Arab/Israeli
problem, the influence of oil, the Persian Gulf and foreign
policy interests, regional nationalism, and the politization
of religion.
Hist 106 Themes in African History
A foundation course in understanding the progress in Africa.
Examination of social, economic, cultural and political
developments from a historical perspective. Includes analysis
of the major historical patterns that gave rise to the
contemporary nation states. This is an umbrella course
that will focus at different times on varying social, economic
and political topics in African history.
Hist 107 Themes in Asian and Far Eastern History
Study of the traditional societies of Asia and their modern
transformation. Emphasis is on social, economic and political
topics. Topics include the impact of the Western control
and the evolution of nationalism.
Hist 108 Topics in Russian History
A course designed to develop understanding of chance and
continuity in Russian history and society. Students study
major themes and processes in Russian history and Russian
social and political life. Topics may include the foundation
of the Russian state, intellectuals and peasants, repression
and reform, and the development, intent and results of
revolution.
Hist 109 Themes in Latin American History
Development of institutions in Hispanic America and analysis
of selected problems in Latin American history. Topics
may include the early period of European conquests, political
and cultural factors in the colonial and early national
period, the evolution of national identities, modernization
and changes in social, economic, political, cultural and
demographic structures, conflict between city and country,
foreign influence, and cultural resistance and reform movements.
Hist 110 Themes in Global History
Study of historical topics, themes and periods of interest
in global history, including Latin American, African, Asian
and Middle Eastern history. Emphasis is on understanding
the roots of central issues and problems facing the contemporary
global community, with particular examination of their
impact on the United States today.
Hist 111 The History of American Women
An interdisciplinary course that explores the diversity of
women's experiences across lines of class, race and culture.
Emphasis is on understanding the breadth of women's experiences
from historical, political, economic, and social perspectives,
with particular focus on women in America during the 19th
and 20th centuries. Topics include history of women's movements,
development of women's studies, feminist theories, gender
roles, the family, work, sexuality, race, class, and feminism.
Hist 112 The African American Experience
Introduction to the African origins and subsequent history
and progress of African Americans. Focus is given to exploration
of the dominant themes that have marked the social, political,
and cultural movements of the African American community,
including study of the concept of race and the impact of
color on African Americans.
Hist 113 Topics in Native American Studies
Study of Native Americans from colonial times through the
present. This is an umbrella course that will address varying
topics within the political, social and cultural history
of selected tribes. Other areas of study may include comparative
analysis of governmental policies, cultural intermingling,
and current Native American issues.
Hist 114 Historical Method
Introduction to the nature of history and techniques of the
discipline. Emphasis on historical writing, research techniques,
and critical evaluation of primary and secondary sources.
Students conduct an in-depth analysis of a historical problem
with emphasis on student research.
Hist 115 Ohio History
History of Ohio from the earliest settlements through the
pre-Revolutionary and Revolutionary period and to the present.
Includes development from agriculture to industrialization
and the attendant impact on the economic, political and
cultural life of Ohioans. Study will include analysis of
the contribution of the diverse cultural groups who settled
in Ohio and influenced its history and character.
Math 101 Statistics
An introduction to statistics. Topics include descriptive
statistics, probability, estimation and hypothesis testing
for means and deviations, correlations and regressions.
Use of statistical software. Emphasis on application of
statistics in the analysis of data related to scientific
investigation and in determining the quality of fit of
mathematical modeling.
Math 102 Calculus 1
Study of limits, the derivative, the integral, infinite series,
and exponential functions.
Math 103 Calculus II
This course covers infinite sequences and series (with emphasis
of Taylor series) and the differential and integral calculus
of functions of several variables. There is a brief introduction
to differential equations.
Math 104 Differential Equations
This course begins with the solution of simple first-order
equations and of linear second-order equations with constant
coefficients. Sturm-Lionville theory and series solutions
(Frobenius) of linear second-order equations with variable
coefficients.
Math 105 Statistics
This course offers a systematic account of statistics, including
the concept of probability, introduction to statistical
inference and probability, binomial and Gaussian distributions,
problems of modeling and simulation, tests of hypotheses,
and design of optional statistical solutions to scientific/engineering
problems.
Math 106 Linear Algebra
This course involves vector spaces, linear independence,
bases, linear transformations, dual space, inner product
spaces, spectral theorem and application to systems of
linear differential equations. Some computer work possible.
Math 107 Formal Logic
A study of Intuitive Set Theory and Boolean Algebra of Propositions,
the Classical Paradoxes, formal systems, and formalizations
of propositional logic and quantifiable logic. Grammar,
removal of parentheses, context-free grammar, and grammar
of natural languages. Relations between (and among) logic,
grammar, computer architecture and computer languages.
Math 108 Algebraic Structures
This is a course in elementary theory of groups, rings, vector
spaces, field, and other algebraic structures.
Math 109 Number Theory
Topics may include properties of integers, divisibility,
prime numbers, distribution of primes, congruences, modular
arithmetic, Fermat’s Little Theorem, Euler’s
Theorem, Wilson’s Theorem, pseudoprimes, primality
testing, Chinese Remainder Theorem, Quadratic Residues,
the Quadratic Reciprocity Law, Continues Fractions, diophantine
equations, Pythagorean triples, and Pell’s equation.
Math 111 Modern Geometry
The main starting point here is the knowledge of Euclidean
geometry, which serves as a basis for subsequent generalizations.
Familiar Euclidean concepts and theorems are modified and
extended to produce other, non-Euclidean geometries, with
unusual and interesting properties. Examples may include
hyperbolic geometry and Lobachevsky geometry. Applications
will include modeling of real world constructs and measurement.
Math 112 Discrete Mathematics
Discrete mathematics explores the mathematical behavior of
entities. These entities might be propositional statements,
points on a plane and the lines connecting them, or samples
taken from a population, among others. Since linear programming
is included, this course has important applications in
computer science. Additional material will be selected
from recurrence relations, difference equations, Set theory,
combinatorics, mathematical induction, and Boolean algebra.
Math 113 Mathematical Modeling
Construction and analysis of mathematical models and their
use in investigation of physical, geological, chemical, social
and environmental problems. Size effects, dimensional analysis,
graphical methods, comparative statistics, probabilistic
models, and optimatization techniques will be used. Appropriate
technology will be utilized.
Phys 101 and 102 College Physics I and II with Labs
Two basic physics course sequence with emphasis on topics
of classical and modern physics of importance to science
majors. Topics include principles of mechanics, relativity,
astrophysics, atomic physics, electricity and magnetism,
optics and sound, nuclear physics, and elementary particles.
The course also considers what physicists do and the career
opportunities available in the field.
Phys 103 Astronomy
Introduction to astronomy with emphasis on stars and galaxies.
Covers celestial motion, the solar system galactic structure,
and theories of the origin of the Universe. Solar system
and stellar evolution, astrophysics, and space travel.
Phys 104 Mechanics
Analytic study of the dynamics of motion using particles,
rigid bodies, and vibrating systems.
Phys 105 Modern Physics
Special relativity, atomic, nuclear, solid state physics.
Topics include atomic structure and its relationship to
the quantum nature of light and matter, nuclear structure,
elementary particles, radioactivity, and nuclear energy.
Phys 106 Electricity and Magnetism
Study of electric and magnetic fields. Topics include electrostatic
fields, magnetostatic fields, field theory, simple radiation,
and propagation of waves. Addresses developing hypotheses,
observing phenomena, and evaluating results.
Phys 107 Advanced Modern Physics
Advanced study of quantum mechanics, and solid-state physics,
and nuclear particle physics.
Phys 108 Optics
Theory and application of interferometry and light detection
devices. Study of optical instruments and an introduction
of optical modulators and lasers. Addresses developing
hypotheses, observing phenomena, and evaluating results.
Phys 109 Thermodynamics
Classical concepts of energy and temperature. Laws of thermodynamics
and application of thermodynamics to matter. Introduction
to classical and quantum statistics.
Phys 111 Current Topics in Physics
Selected topics of current interest in physics that are not
covered in core courses. Topics vary and may include light
and sound, nuclear and particle physics, geophysics, quantum
mechanics, and modern imaging.
PolS 101 Introduction to Political Philosophy
Introduction to western political thought with an emphasis
on examining and evaluating the meanings given to the major
concepts and issues in political philosophy from the classical
periods to today. Topics examined through the lenses of
various political theories may include pluralism, community,
freedom, equality, justice and democracy.
PolS 102 International Political Systems
An introduction to the nature of international politics and
the nation-state system with particular attention given
to analysis of contemporary international problems. Topics
include: instruments of national power, diplomacy, international
law, and patterns of state actions through international
organizations.
PolS 103 American Governmental
System
A critical analysis of the American governmental system in
light of the basic concepts and institutions of democracy.
Focuses on institutions of government, including the Constitution,
the presidency, the Congress, the Supreme Court, governmental
bureaucracies, political parties, and interest groups,
with emphasis on strategies for citizens to impact governmental
processes.
PolS 104 Comparative Politics
Introduction to the methods and subject matter of political
analysis with examination of the assumptions underlying
alternative approaches to the study of politics. Emphasis
is on systematic observation and analysis of major political
issues, participation in politics, government structures,
policy-making processes and political performance.
PolS 105 Research Methods in Political Science
An in-depth analysis of a particular political issue with
emphasis on student research. Focuses on the nature of
political science data sources, and the gathering, processing
and analysis of primary political science research data
Sci 101 Research
Project Experience
Laboratory, field, or library investigation under a faculty
supervisor's guidance.
Sci 104 Scientific Investigation and Modeling
Students must demonstrate the computer and technology skills
necessary for the current study of Scientific Phenomena.
Completion also requires students to demonstrate an integrated
view of biology, chemistry, Earth science, and physics.
Topics include experimental design, data collection techniques,
the statistical analysis of data and their significance,
and computer-based mathematical modeling as a research
tool in biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics and/or
integrated science. The course will also address the importance
of and instruction in strategies for keeping abreast of
future major scientific advances and techniques, including
literature searches and data retrieval.
Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology
Exploration of basic concepts, principles, and theories of
sociology. Topics include aspects of human behavior, individual
and group interaction, social mobility and stratification,
status and class, race relations, urbanization, crime and
criminology, and social change and reform.
Soc 102 American Social Thought
Introduction to basic sociological concepts in the study
of modern American society. Emphasis is on interactions
between social processes and individual and group identities
and behaviors. Topics include social mobility, stratification,
status and class, race relations, urbanism, and social
change.
Soc 103 Self, Culture and Society
Through a focus on personal experience, this course explores
the diverse ways social climate factors have influenced
our identities, values and behavior. Emphasis on how we
see ourselves and how others see us. Particular attention
is directed to the influence of language, culture, social
roles, social institutions and structures of inequality
and power on our views of self and others.
Soc 104 Sociological Research Methodology
The purpose of this course is to develop understanding of
the origins of sociological issue with emphasis on student
research.
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