MATHEMATICS

On the basis of the math ACT score, or a departmental test and previous high school or college mathematics, the student is assigned to the appropriate mathematics course. No student may receive more than nine hours of degree credit in mathematics courses numbered below 200. Special permission must be granted by the Chairman of the Department of Mathematics before a student may register for credit in a freshman (100 level) course numbered less than a course for which he/she has previously received credit.

MATH 007: Elementary Algebra 3 cr.
Placement into this course is based on the student's performance on the math section of the ACT or a departmental diagnostic test. Introduces the student to the basic concepts of algebra, beginning with fundamental operations of real numbers and continuing through binary operations on polynomials. This includes algebraic addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factoring, and fractions. Three hours of lecture. NOTE: Three hours will be added to the degree program of any student taking this course. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis.

MATH 111: Intermediate Algebra 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Passing grade in MATH 007 or sufficiently high score on the math section of the ACT. First degree equations and inequalities; exponents and polynomials: solving polynomial equations; rational and radical expressions; introduction to the Cartesian coordinate system; systems of liner equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; applications to problem solving. The laboratory will emphasize course topics in an interactive tutorial. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

MATH 121: Algebra* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Math 111 or sufficiently high score on the math section of the ACT. Study of the straight line, conics, relations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, sequences and series, binomial theorem, and mathematical induction. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 122: Plane Trigonometry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 121. Definition of the trigonometric functions and their graphic representation; solutions of triangles; graphic representation; polar coordinates and graphs; identities; inverse functions, trigonometric equations; complex numbers. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 124: Mathematical Concepts 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 121 or consent of the department. A course designed to introduce the liberal arts student to real world applications of mathematics. Topics include logic, numeration systems, mathematical systems, counting principles, and probability and statistics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 127: Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 121 or consent of the department. This course is designed for elementary education majors. The emphasis of the course is problem solving. Topics include numeral systems, theory of arithmetic, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, decimal representations, real numbers, probability, and statistics. Open only to students enrolled in elementary education. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 131: Elementary Applied Calculus 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 121 or consent of the department. A nonrigorous approach to calculus: functions, graphing, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration; applications from business, biological science, social science, and behavioral science. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 201: Discrete Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 121 or consent of the department. Logic and Boolean algebra, set theory, graph theory, and counting techniques. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 210: Applied Statistics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Math 121 or consent of the department. This course is appropriate for students in all majors other than mathematics. Topics include descriptive statistics; elementary counting principles and probability, the Binomial distribution, the Normal distribution, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, and regression and correlation. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 217: Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 127 with a grade of C or better. This course is designed for elementary education majors. A study of basic Euclidean geometry, measurement and other topics chosen to give the elementary school teacher the mathematical background necessary for the present elementary school curriculum. Open only to students enrolled in Elementary Education. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 218: Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers III  3 cr.
Prerequisite: Math 217 with a grade of C or better. This course is designed for elementary majors. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, algebraic patterns and functions, structure and properties of various number systems. Open only to students enrolled in elementary education. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 220: Calculus with Algebra 7 cr.
Prerequisite: Math 111 and consent of the department. This course is designed for highly motivated entering freshmen and returning students who want to take Calculus 221  but desire or need some review in algebra at the same time. Students should have had prior exposure to trigonometry. The course makes intensive use of the department computer lab, but no previous computer experience is required. Content is equivalent to MATH 121 and MATH 221.

MATH 221: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I  4 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 121 and 122, or consent of the department. Topics include limits and continuity; derivatives and antiderivatives with applications; transcendental functions. Students may be required to have a graphing calculator. Four hours of lecture and one hour of lab.

MATH 222: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 221. Topics include integration techniques, infinite series; conic sections; parametric equations and polar coordinates. Students may be required to have a graphing calculator. Four hours of lecture and one hour of lab.

MATH 223: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 4 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 222. Topics include vectors and geometry of space; vector-valued functions; functions of several variables; multiple integration; vector analysis. Students may be required to have a graphing calculator. Four hours of lecture and one hour of lab.

MATH 235: Foundations of Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 222. A study of logic and truth tables, methods of proof, induction, set theory, functions, equivalence relations, and construction of the real number system. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 254: Linear Algebra 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 222. System of linear equations; vector spaces; linear transformations; matrices and determinants. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 260: Elementary Statistics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 131 or 221 or consent of the department. Credit will not be given for both this course and ECON 260. Introduction to basic statistical concepts, including measures of central tendency and dispersion; probability; discrete distributions, including the binomial, Poison, and hypergeometric; continuous distributions, including the normal, Chi-square, and F; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing, and introduction to the use of statistical packages. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 290: Selected Topics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Topics to be announced by the Department of Mathematics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 304: Linear Algebra 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 254. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, functions of vectors, inner product spaces; spectral decomposition. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 310: Statistical Methods 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 260. Linear and multiple regression, correlation, analysis of enumerative data, one- and two-way analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. Students will be expected to analyze data sets using available statistical packages. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 331: Advanced Calculus I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223. A detailed study of the fundamental concepts of calculus including limits; derivatives and continuity; the real number system; functions of several variables: partial differentiation; integration, line integrals; infinite series. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 332: Advanced Calculus II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 331. Infinite series, power series; Fourier series; improper integrals; implicit functions; point-set theory; transformations and mappings; multiple integrals. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 355: Elementary Differential Equations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 222. Beginning course in ordinary differential equations. Topics include solutions to linear equations, series solutions to linear equations, Laplace transform techniques and applications to mixing problems,
motions problems, trajectory problems and electric circuit problems. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 390: Selected Topics in Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Topics to be announced by the mathematics department. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 407: College Geometry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 235 or consent of the department. The course begins with a review and reconstruction of basic Euclidean geometry and continues with more advanced topics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 409: Number Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 235. A survey of divisibility, congruencies, the Chinese remainder theorem, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, continued fractions, and other selected topics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 413: History of Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 221 or consent of the department. A survey of early numeral systems; Babylonian, Egyptian, and Oriental mathematical achievements; classical Greek discoveries that led to later European developments. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 414: Biostatistics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 222 and MATH 310 or consent of the department. This course is designed for those interested in epidemiology and statistics related to the life sciences. Topics include sample surveys, life tables, survival analysis, clinical trials, longitudinal studies, bioassay, and sequential techniques. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 418: Statistical Quality Control 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 122 and Math 260, or consent of the department. Topics include modeling process quality, inferences about process quality, control charts for variables, control charts for attributes, acceptance sampling, and reliability. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 420: Numerical Analysis I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CSC 112 or 140; MATH 222; and MATH 254. Theory and application of numerical techniques for approximation of functions, solutions of equations of one variable and systems of linear equations, interpolation and curve fitting, integration and differentiation, and solution of ordinary differential equations. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 421: Numerical Analysis II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 420. Topics may vary but may include theory and application of numerical techniques for approximation by spline functions, solutions of boundary value problems, partial differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations, minimization of multivariate functions, and linear programming. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 436: Complex Analysis I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223. Complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions and mapping elementary functions; integrals; power series; residues; poles; residue theorem and applications. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 437: Complex Analysis II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 436. Conformal mapping and applications, Schwarz-Christoffel transformation, Poison integrals, boundary value problems, analytic continuation, and other related topics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 440: Partial Differential Equations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223 and 355. Fourier series; special functions; boundary-value problems, partial differential equations of mathematical physics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 445: Differential Equations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 355. Topics may include the study of dynamical systems, nonlinear system of ordinary differential equations, numerical techniques, and a rigorous treatment of the theory or ordinary differential equations. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 451: Real Analysis I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223 and 235. Study of sequences and series, limits, continuity, metric spaces, and selected classical sequence and function spaces. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 452: Real Analysis II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 451. Study of connectedness, completeness, and compactness; measure theory and integration theory; Taylor series; and sequences and series of functions. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 455: Probability and Statistics I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223 or consent of the department. Probability theory; density functions; expectation; moment-generating functions; discrete random variables, including binomial, Poison, geometric, hypergeometric, and negative binomial; and continuous random variables, including normal, Chi-Square, gamma, and uniform. Three hours of lecture..

MATH 456: Probability and Statistics II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 455. Distributions of functions of random variables, limiting distributions, central limit theorem, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and nonparametric methods. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 461: Abstract Algebra I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 235. The study of group theory including subgroups, congruence and cosets, permutations, and quotient groups, mappings that preserve relations, other abstract algebras. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 462: Abstract Algebra II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 461. The study of rings; integral domains, fields and extensions of fields, modules and ideals. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 471: Introduction to Topology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 235 or consent of the department. Topological spaces; metric spaces; product and quotient spaces; separation properties; connectedness and compactness. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 490: Selected Topics in Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Topics to be announced by the department. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 495: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the Mathematics faculty. Three hours of research.

MATH 498: Senior Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the department. A series of independent reading projects guided by a faculty member in the department and leading to written and oral presentations of results. Students wishing to earn certification for secondary-school teaching must choose at least one topic recommended by the NCTM that has not been covered in previous courses. Three hours of research.

MATH 607: College Geometry 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Math 222 or consent of the department. The course begins with a review and reconstruction of basic Euclidean geometry and continues with more advanced topics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 609: Number Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Math 235 or consent of the department. A survey of divisibility, congruencies, the Chinese remainder theorem, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, and other selected topics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 613: History of Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Math 221. A survey of early numeral systems; Babylonian, Egyptian, and Oriental mathematical achievements, and classic Greek discoveries that led to later European developments.  Three hours of lecture.

MATH 620: Numerical Analysis I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: CSC 112 or 140; MATH 222; and MATH 254. Theory and application of numerical techniques for approximation of functions, solutions of equations of one variable and systems of linear equations, interpolation and curve fitting, integration and differentiation, and solution of ordinary differential equations. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 621: Numerical Analysis II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 420. Topics may vary but may include theory and application of numerical techniques for approximation by spline functions, solutions of boundary value problems, partial differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations, minimization of multivariate functions, and linear programming. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 636: Complex Analysis I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223. Complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions and mapping elementary functions, integrals; power series, residues; poles; residue theorem and applications. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 637: Complex Analysis II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 636. Conformal mapping and applications, Schwarz-Christoffel transformation, Poison integrals, boundary value problems, analytic continuation, and other related topics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 640: Partial Differential Equations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223 and 355. Fourier series; special functions, boundary-value problems, partial differential equations of mathematical physics. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 645: Differential Equations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 355. A course in ordinary differential equations with attention to theory. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 651: Real Analysis I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223. Study of sequences and series, limits, continuity, metric spaces, and selected classical sequence and function spaces. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 652: Real Analysis II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 451. Study of connectedness, completeness, and compactness; measure theory and integration theory; Taylor series; and sequences and series of functions. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 655: Probability and Statistics I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223 or consent of the department. Probability theory; density functions; expectation; moment-generating functions; discrete random variables, including binomial, Poison, geometric, hypergeometric, and negative binomial; and continuous random variables, including normal, Chi-Square, gamma, and uniform. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 656: Probability and Statistics II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 655. Distributions of functions of random variables, limiting distributions, central limit theorem, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and nonparametric methods. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 661: Abstract Algebra I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 235. The study of group theory including subgroups, congruence and cosets, permutations, and quotient groups, mappings that preserve relations, other abstract algebras. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 662: Abstract Algebra II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 461. The study of rings; integral domains, fields and extensions of fields, modules and ideals. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 671: Introduction to Topology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 235 or consent of the department. Topological spaces; metric spaces, product and quotient spaces; separation properties; connectedness and compactness. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 690: Selected Topics in Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Topics to be announced by the department. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 695: Independent Study 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the Mathematics faculty. Three hours of research.

MATH 790: Selected Topics in Mathematics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Topics to be announced by the Mathematics Department. Three hours of lecture.

MATH 792: Directed Readings in Mathematics Literature 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Articles selected from approved professional journals will be assigned to each student. The student's interests and background will be considered in the selection of the articles. The student will be required to demonstrate mastery of the material assigned. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of independent study.

MATH 795: Independent Study in Mathematics 3 cr.
Independent study in Mathematics. An independent project or study directed by an assigned faculty member.

MATH 799: Thesis 3 cr.
Thesis. Research project carried out under the supervision of assigned faculty member. May be repeated.
 

MTED 700: Mathematical Concepts for K-8 Teachers 3 cr.
This course is designed to blend pedagogical instruction and mathematical concepts for the effective teaching of mathematics in grades K-8. Credit will apply only to programs in Education. Three hours of lecture.

MTED 701: Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MTED 700 or consent of the department. This course is designed to blend instructional techniques and mathematical concepts related to the teaching of grades K-5. Credit will apply only to programs in Education. Three hours of lecture.

MTED 702: Mathematical Concepts for Middle Grade Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MTED 700 or consent of the department. This course is designed to blend instructional techniques and mathematical concepts related to the teaching of grades 6-8. Credit for this course will apply only to the Master of Education degree. Three hours of lecture.

MTED 705: Intuitive Geometry for K-8 Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 217 or consent of the department. Credit will not be given for both this course and MTED 706. This course is designed to provide the geometric concepts necessary for the teaching of geometry in grades K-8. Topics to be covered include patterns of polygons in the plane, polyhedra and tessellations of space, motions in the physical world, translations, similarities, congruence, and isometries. Credit will apply only to programs in Education. Three hours of lecture.

MTED 706: Intuitive Geometry for 6-12 Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 407 or consent of the department. Credit will not be given for both this course and MTED 705. This course is designed to provide the concepts in geometry necessary for the effective teaching of geometry in grades 6-12. Topics to be covered include motion geometry (translations, rotations, reflections, magnification), similarity, congruence, elementary concepts of topology, number patterns in geometry and constructions. Credit for this course will apply only to the Master of Education degree. Three hours of lecture.

MTED 710: Mathematical Modeling for Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Problem formulation, as well as problem-solving activities, suitable for use in courses in grades K-12 is covered. Emphasis will be placed on concepts from the social, physical and biological sciences. Credit will apply only to programs in Education. Three hours of lecture.

MTED 713: Elementary Statistics for Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 260 or consent of the department. This course will cover descriptive statistics, simulations, normal distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. Concepts, problems, and examples from business, social sciences and the natural sciences which are appropriate for use in precollege curriculum are included. Credit for this course will apply only to the Master of Education degree. Three hours of lecture.

MTED 790: Mathematics for Teachers  3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Topics to be announced by the Mathematics and Education departments. Credit will apply only to programs in Education. Three hours of lecture.
 

MILS 101: Officership I 1 cr.
Introduction to the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and the customs, tradition, organization and role of the U.S. Army, basic map reading and land navigation skills, basic first aid, military writing skills. One hour of lecture.

MILS 102: Officership II 1 cr.
Introduction to radio communications; reinforcement of map reading and land navigation skills; introduction to small unit tactics and operations; introduction to the Constitution, leadership and officer ethics. One hour of lecture.

MILS 103: Officership I Lab 2 cr.
Hands on instruction in rappelling, mountaineering techniques, and equipment care. With approval of the Professor of Military Science, the following courses may be used to satisfy Military Science 103, and 104 requirements: some physical education activities courses. Two hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture.

MILS 104: Officership II Lab 2 cr.
Hands on instruction in advanced rappelling, mountaineering techniques, and equipment care. With permission of the Professor of Military Science the following courses may be used to satisfy Military Science 103 and 104 requirements: some physical education courses. Two hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture.

MILS 105: Riflery 2 cr.
Marksmanship techniques; hands-on training with .22 rifle and pistol with emphasis on firearm safety. Two hours laboratory and one hour of lecture.

MILS 201: Leadership and MGT 1 cr.
Advanced map reading and land navigation using compass; first aid; exercises in written and oral communications; introduction to squad tactics. One hour of lecture.

MILS 202: Basic Leadership 1 cr.
Principles of leadership and advanced military skills. One hour of lecture.

MILS 203: Leadership and Management Lab 2 cr.
Physical fitness training and practical application of military skills learned in the classroom. Two hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture.

MILS 204: Basic Leadership Lab 2 cr.
Physical fitness training and practical exercises of leadership and military skills learned in the classroom. Two hours of lab and one hour of lecture.

MILS 207: Practicum (Basic Camp)  4 cr.
Four-week camp at an active Army installation under the direction and supervision of the active Army personnel. Basic military subjects and leadership experiences. Practical work in both garrison and in the field. Qualifies a student with no prior military science courses for entry into the Advanced ROTC Program. Prerequisite: Consent of PMS. Four credits granted for completion of this practicum.

MILS 301: Advanced Military Science I 2 cr.
Advanced map reading and land navigation; oral and written communication; radio communications; operations orders, squad tactics and operations and leadership. Prerequisite: Completion of MILS 101, 102, 201, 202, or completion of Basic Camp or consent of PMS. Two hours of lecture.

MILS 302: Advanced Military Science II 2 cr.
Study in preparations for small unit operations, offensive and defensive; practical exercises in written and oral communications and seminars on preparation for Advanced Summer Camp. Prerequisite: MILS 301, 303, or consent of PMS. Two hours of lecture.

MILS 303: Advanced Military Science I Lab 2 cr.
Advanced physical fitness training and evaluated practical leadership exercises using skills and techniques learned in classroom. Includes participation in at least three field training exercise and a social activity. Two hours laboratory and one hour of lecture.

MILS 304: Advanced Military Science II Lab 2 cr.
Advanced physical fitness training and evaluated practical leadership exercises using skills and techniques learned in the classroom. Includes participation in at least five field training exercises and a social activity. Two hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture.

MILS 307: Practicum (Advanced Camp) 4 cr.
Four-week advanced ROTC Camp at an active Army installation under direction and supervision of active Army personnel. Leadership experiences in garrison and in field designed to evaluate leadership potential under stressful conditions using formal Leadership Assessment Programs (LAP). Prerequisites: completion of MILS 301, 302, 303, 304, and/or consent of PMS. Four credits granted for completion of this practicum.

MILS 350: Military History 3 cr.
A survey of the history of war and warfare from the American Revolution to modern times. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as HIST 350.

MILS 401: Adv Mils III 2 cr.
Staff organization and functions, techniques of command and leadership; oral and written communications; problem solving techniques; LAP exercises. Prerequisite: Consent of PMS. Two hours of lecture.

MILS 402: Adv Mils IV 2 cr.
Professional development subject areas to prepare students for commissioning into the regular Army, Reserve or National Guard. Ethics and leadership, unit administration, standards of conduct, military justice, war and morality, transition to the officer corps. Prerequisite: Consent of the PMS. Two hours of lecture.

MILS 403: Adv Mils III Lab 2 cr.
Advanced physical fitness training and practical exercises in leadership and Army staff relationships including thinking, analyzing, planning, deciding, and communicating. Plan and conduct at least three field training exercises, and a social event under faculty supervision. Two hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture.

MILS 404: Adv Mils IV Lab 2 cr.
Advanced physical fitness training, practical exercises in leadership, and command and staff operation; plan and conduct at least five field training exercises and a social event under faculty supervision. Two hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture.

MILS 406: Reading/Conference 1 cr.
Independent reading and study of the art of military leadership and ethics. Conferences with assigned professor(s). Prerequisites: MILS 401, 402, and consent of PMS. One hour of laboratory.

MILS 407: Planning and Executing 1 cr.
Practical exercises in military staff planning and execution of selected ROTC activities, exercises and/or leadership laboratories. Prerequisites: MILS 401, 402, and consent of PMS. One hour of laboratory.

MILS 408: Readings and Reports 1 cr.
Readings and book reports on issues and/or military subjects of contemporary significance for military leaders. Prerequisites:
MILS 401, 402, and consent of PMS. One hour of laboratory.

MILS 409: Instruction Methods 1 cr.
Actual experience in preparing and presenting military science instruction on selected topics under instructor supervision. Prerequisites: MILS 401, 402, and consent of PMS. One hour of laboratory.
 

MUS 100: University Chorale 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of Department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six hours. Intensive study of choral music of all periods, including preparation for public performance. Three hours of laboratory.

MUS 110: Shreveport Metropolitan Concert Band at LSUS 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of Department and prior experience in woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Music studied and performed will include all combinations of wind and percussion instruments from the Renaissance to the present. May be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours.

MUS 120: Music Appreciation* 3 cr.
Classifications and elements of music, musical forms and types with emphasis on listening to instrumental and vocal music, symphonies, tone poems, keyboard music, art songs, opera excerpts, blues and jazz. Designed to develop an understanding and an enjoyment of music. Three hours of  lecture.

MUS 125: Introduction to Music Theory 3 cr.
An introductory course in the fundamentals of music theory. Open to all University students. Integrated theory for beginners incorporating the basic principles of note reading and notation, rhythm and meter, major and minor scales, key signatures, and intervals. Three hours of lecture.

MUS 150: Piano Class 2 cr.
Beginning group instruction in piano. Study will include basic fundamentals of keyboard, note reading, note and rest values, meters, scales and basic chord progressions in major and minor keys, and finger exercises and techniques. Student access to a piano or other keyboard instrument is necessary. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

MUS 151: Piano Class 2 cr.
Prerequisite: MUS 150 or consent of the department. Intermediate group instruction in keyboard playing. A brief review of the fundamentals of music reading, basic chord progressions, and major and minor scales. A continuation of MUS 150, with a more advanced treatment of chords, inversions, harmonizations, techniques, and repertoire. Student access to a piano or other keyboard instrument is necessary. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

MUS 152: Voice Class  2 cr.
Group instruction in solo and ensemble vocal techniques, open to all students by consent of the department. A comprehensive study of processes and principles of voice production. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

MUS 153: Voice Class  2 cr.
Prerequisite: MUS 152 or consent of the department. A continuation of MUS 152, with emphasis on repertoire, style and interpretation. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

MUS 260: Music Education for Elementary Teachers 3 cr.
Fundamentals of music applied to the elementary school classroom. Three hours of lecture and demonstration.

MUS 440: Music History I 3 cr.
A survey of the development of musical style in the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classic periods. Three hours of lecture.

MUS 441: Music History II 3 cr.
A survey of the development of musical style in the Romantic period and twentieth century, and a survey of American music. Three hours of lecture.

MUS 442: Our Musical Heritage: Music in America 3 cr.
A survey of the development of music in the United States from colonial days to the present, stressing the historical and sociological contexts in which various types of music developed. Topics to be studied will include popular, sacred, orchestral, band, jazz, opera and musical comedy, dance, and folk music. Three hours of lecture.

MUS 490: Seminar in Music History and Literature 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from various periods of musical style development or the works of particular composers. Three hours of seminar.

MUS 642: Our Musical Heritage: Music in America 3 cr.
A survey of the development of music in the United States from colonial days to the present, stressing the historical and sociological contexts in which various types of music developed. Topics to be studied will include popular, sacred, orchestral, band, jazz, opera and musical comedy, dance, and folk music. Three hours of lecture.
 

PHIL 105: Exploring Philosophy* 3 cr.
An introduction to critically thinking about the major issues and ideas found throughout the history of philosophy. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 206: Logical Reasoning*  3 cr.
An introduction to the basic principles of deductive and inductive reasoning, emphasizing the art of reasoning and its practical application. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 250: Ethics*  3 cr.
An analysis and evaluation of the major ethical issues of contemporary society in the light of the traditional ethical theories of western culture. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 305: History of Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval 3 cr.
An exploration of the philosophies of the major philosophers of the ancient and medieval world. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 306: History of Philosophy:
Renaissance through the 19th Century  3 cr.
A presentation and analysis of the philosophies of the major philosophers from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 405: Existentialism  3 cr.
A presentation and analysis of the major existential philosophers. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 406: Symbolic Logic  3 cr.
An introduction to the basic principles of propositional and quantification logic, emphasizing the translation of English statements into symbolic language. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 450: Oriental Philosophy 3 cr.
An exploration of the eastern philosophical traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Jainism. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 490: Seminar in Philosophy  3 cr.
May be repeated for credit a maximum of 6 hours. Selected topics from current issues and problems in philosophy. Will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

PHIL 605: Existentialism 3 cr.
A presentation and analysis of the major existential philosophers. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 606: Symbolic Logic 3 cr.
An introduction to the basic principles of propositional and quantification logic, emphasizing the translation of English statements into symbolic language. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 650: Oriental Philosophy 3 cr.
An exploration of the Eastern philosophical traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Jainism. Three hours of lecture.

PHIL 690: Seminar in Philosophy  3 cr.
May be repeated for credit a maximum of 6 hours. Selected topics from current issues and problems in philosophy. Will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

PHIL 790: Special Topics in Philosophy 3 cr.
May be repeated for six hours credit. Special topics in the areas of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, philosophical anthropology, philosophy of religion and political philosophy. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.
 

PHSC 105: Physical Science* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 007 or sufficiently high score on a math diagnostic test. A survey course in physics with attention given to recent discoveries and applications of physical science knowledge. This course is not intended for the student who wishes to pursue further work in any of the areas of physical science and may not be substituted for the basic course in any of these fields. Three hours of lecture.

PHSC 106: Physical Science* 3 cr.
A survey of selected chemistry topics with attention given to recent discoveries and applications including the environmental impact of chemical technology. This course is not intended for the student who wishes to pursue further work in any of the areas of physical science and may not be substituted for the basic course in any of these fields. Also listed as CHEM 106. Three hours of lecture.

PHSC 106L: Applied Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Registration or credit in CHEM 110 or CHEM 106 or PHSC 106. A course designed to enhance knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques, especially those which illustrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life. Experiments will consider water purification, preparation of detergents and perfumes, analysis of milk, vitamin and mineral content of foods, radioactivity, acid rain, and the study of aspirin, caffeine, and fermentation. Will not substitute for CHEM 121L. Also listed as CHEM 106L. One hour of instruction and two hours of laboratory.

PHSC 190: Selected Topics in Physical Science 1-3 cr.
Topics will be selected from areas such as astronomy, physics, astrophysics, geophysics, and cosmology. This course cannot be used to satisfy any physical science degree requirements in any curriculum. The number of credit hours (one, two, or three) depends upon the topic and the breadth and depth of the coverage. One to three hours of lecture.

PHSC 201: Science Laboratory Demonstration for Elementary Teachers 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Nine semester hours of biological and physical science including PHSC 106. Methods of using the science laboratory demonstration in teaching elementary school science. For students in the College of Education and in-service elementary science teachers. Three hours of lecture and demonstration.

PHSC 790: Special Topics in Science and Modern Man 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. A humanistic approach to special topics to be selected from chemistry, physics, and cosmology. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve semester hour. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.
 

Corequisites: Unless the student obtains approval of the Chair of the Department, he or she may not continue in a course if a corequisite course is dropped.

PHYS 120: Introduction to Electrical Circuits 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 122 or consent of the department. This course is an introduction to electrical circuits, both D.C. and A.C., and will serve as prerequisite for PHYS 220. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 220: Electronics 4 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or consent of department. A basic or introductory course stressing the properties and applications of diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, and other circuit devices. The emphasis in the laboratory is placed on the design, fabrication, and testing of circuits utilizing the devices mentioned above. The lecture cannot be taken without the laboratory. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

PHYS 251: General Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 122 or 221. For the premedical student and the nonphysical science student. Study of mechanics, heat and sound. Three hours of lecture and demonstration.

PHYS 251L: General Physics Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in PHYS 251. Two-hour laboratory course to accompany PHYS 251.

PHYS 252: General Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 251. For the premedical student and the nonphysical science student. Study of light, electricity and magnetism, and topics in modern physics. Three hours of lecture and demonstration.

PHYS 252L: General Physics Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in PHYS 252. Two-hour laboratory course to accompany PHYS 252.

PHYS 261: General Physics for Science Majors 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 221 or consent of the department. For the student in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics. Study of principles and applications of mechanics, heat, and sound. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 261L: Laboratory Work for Science Majors 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in PHYS 261. Two-hour laboratory course to accompany PHYS 261.

PHYS 262: General Physics for Science Majors 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 261 and MATH 222. For the student in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics. Study of principles and applications of light, electricity, and magnetism. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 262L: Laboratory Work for Science Majors 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in PHYS 262. Two-hour laboratory course to accompany PHYS 262.

PHYS 290: Research lnternship 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Individual reading and theoretical and/or experimental research on introductory problems in physics. One hour of research.

PHYS 291: Research lnternship 1 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 290. Individual reading and theoretical and/or experimental research on introductory problems in physics. One hour of research.

PHYS 292: Research lnternship  1 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 291. Individual reading and theoretical and/or experimental research on introductory problems in physics. One hour of research.

PHYS 302: Introduction to Optics  3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 262, MATH 223 and 355 or consent of the department. A course in the fundamental principles of optics to include geometrical, physical and modern optics. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 320: Digital Electronics 4 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 220. A basic course stressing the properties of integrated circuits such as gates, counters, latches, memories, CPU, etc. The aim of this course is to give the interested student a better understanding of the hardware associated with microprocessors. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

PHYS 325: Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 262, MATH 355 and credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 223. For the student majoring in physics or computer science with option in general physics. An intermediate course in electricity and magnetism covering electrostatic, electromagnetism, and an introduction to Maxwell's equations. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 326: Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 325. A continuation of PHYS 325 covering Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, electrodynamics and special relativity. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 335: Intermediate Mechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 262 and MATH 355. Application of the fundamental laws of mechanics to particles and rigid bodies. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 365: Introduction to Modern Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 262 and 335. Primarily for physics majors or computer science majors with option in physics. An introduction to special relativity and quantum mechanics. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 380: Introduction to Astrophysics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 441 or consent of the department. An introduction to astrophysics including cosmic rays, their sources, accelerating mechanisms, and interaction with terrestrial and galactic magnetic fields. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 400: Modern Physics  3 cr.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of college physics or consent of the department. A survey of special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics. This course is designed for secondary school science teachers. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 405: Medical Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 252 or consent of the department. A course primarily for students interested in the health sciences. Covers the physics of the human body and of the equipment used for medical diagnosis and treatment. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 420: Introduction to Microprocessors 4 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 320 and CSC 111 or 140. A hands-on learning experience with microprocessors, specifically the Intel 8085, for control and applications in such areas as data acquisition storage and retrieval and process control. The emphasis is on learning to use a microprocessor for control and on interfacing it to devices, systems, instruments and machines. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

PHYS 425: Electronic Instrumentation 4 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 320. Introduces the student to principles of electronic measurement. Students will gain practical knowledge of both transducers and interface circuitry used in the measurement of physical quantities. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

PHYS 440: Electricity and Magnetism 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 326. A theoretical treatment of electricity and magnetism. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 441: Electricity & Magnetism 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 440. A theoretical treatment of electricity and magnetism. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 462: Advanced Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 220. Selected experiments in several branches of physics. Three hours of laboratory.

PHYS 463: Advanced Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 462. Selected experiments in several branches of physics. Three hours of laboratory.

PHYS 471: Atomic Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 365 and 441 or consent of the department. A survey of modern physical theories of atomic structure spectra, molecular structure, relativity, and a brief introduction to nuclear physics. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 472: Nuclear Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 365 and 441 or consent of the department. A survey of radioactivity, nuclear structure, and elementary particles. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 475: Quantum Mechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 365 and MATH 254. The basic concepts of non-relativistic quantum mechanics, operators and matrices, intrinsic and orbital angular momenta, atomic structure, perturbation theory, and scattering theory. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 480: Quantum Mechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 475. A continuation of PHYS 475. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 485: Introduction to Mathematical Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: MATH 223, 254, and 355 or consent of the department. An introduction to the mathematical treatment of selected physical problems. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 486: Introduction to Mathematical Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 485. An introduction to the mathematical treatment of selected physical problems. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 487: Selected Topics in Theoretical Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: MATH 223, 254, 355, and PHYS 475. Topics to be selected from quantum mechanics, quantum statistics, relativity, relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, particle physics, and solid state physics. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 488: Selected Topics in Theoretical Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 487 Topics to be selected from quantum mechanics, quantum statistics, relativity, relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, particle physics, and solid state physics. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 495: Special Problems in Physics and/or Electronics 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of three semester hours. Individual reading, conferences, and/or laboratory work on an advanced problem or problems in physics and/or electronics.

PHYS 600: Modern Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of college physics or consent of the department. A survey of special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics. This course is designed for secondary school science teachers. Three hours of lecture.

PHYS 620: Introduction to Microprocessors 4 cr.
Prerequisites: Physics 320 or consent of the department. This course is especially designed as in-service for high school physics teachers. A hands-on learning experience with microprocessors, specifically the Intel 8085, for control and applications in such areas as data acquisition storage and retrieval and process control. The emphasis is on learning to interface a microprocessor to devices, systems, instruments, and machines. Three hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory.

PHYS 625: Electronic Instrumentation 4 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 320 or consent of the department. This course is intended for high school physics teachers. Students will gain practical knowledge of both transducers and interface circuitry used in the measurement of physical quantities. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

PHYS 695: Special Problems in Physics and/or Electronics 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of three semester hours, individual reading, conferences, and/or laboratory work on an advanced problem or problems in physics and/or electronics.
 

POLI 101: Introduction to Political Science* 3 cr.
Introduces the applications and approaches to the study of political science. Demonstrates the applications and approaches using examples from comparative politics, international relations, public administration, political behavior, political theory, and other subfields of the discipline. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 151: American Government* 3 cr.
A survey of the principles, structure, processes, and functions of American government with emphasis on the national government. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 190: The Washington Political Arena 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the director. An extramural program. An examination of American government and politics in Washington, D.C. Extended visits to private and public institutions are scheduled to bring students into closer contact with the American political system. Grading is on a pass-no credit basis. Three hours of seminar.
General Prerequisite: The completion of POLI 151 is prerequisite to all of the following courses with the exception of  POLI 256.

POLI 201: Introduction to Public Administration 3 cr.
A study of the problems and methods of administering public policies with emphasis on the organization and responsiveness of governmental institutions. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 203: European Politics 3 cr.
A survey of European governments, their political cultures, and their formal and informal institutions. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 204: Third World Politics 3 cr.
Examines the conceptual approaches utilized in comparing political systems and explores in case studies the relevance of such approaches and performance of systems in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and the South Pacific. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 211: The Judicial Process and the Supreme Court 3 cr.
An introduction to the structure and decision-making of the United States judicial system. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 256: Government of Louisiana* 3 cr.
A general survey of state and local government and politics in Louisiana. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 306: American State and Local Government 3 cr.
A survey of the structures, functions, and problems of state and local governments in the United States. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 307: Urban Politics 3 cr.
An examination of politics in urban America, emphasizing the impact of forms of municipal and county government, public officials, social and economic sites, political parties, factions, interest groups, and the general public upon policy making in urban communities. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 315: Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 cr.
A study of political parties, interest groups, and campaigning in the United States. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 316: Legislative Politics 3 cr.
A study of the organization, functions, and behavior of legislative systems in the United States with a special emphasis on the United States Congress. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 317: Presidential Politics  3 cr.
An examination of the office of the President, its roles and functions. Includes policy formation and a study of the organization and function of the executive branch. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 381: Politics in the Cinema 3 cr.
Investigates how political communication occurs through film, the messages sent through film, and the influence of film in shaping or altering political attitudes. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 392: Practicum in Non-Profit Organizations  1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Explores strategic planning, marketing, and communication within non-profit organizations and the particular challenges involved differing from for-profit organizations. Also listed as PSYC 392, MADM 392, and SOCL 392. May be repeated twice for a total of three credits. One hour of lecture and laboratory.

POLI 399: Field Research in Government and Law  3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Students will be placed in the work environment of various governmental and legal offices. Only one placement may be in the State of Louisiana and one in the Washington, D.C. area. Grading is on a pass-no credit basis. Minimum of nine hours of research per week.

POLI 403: Political Behavior  3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 216, SOCL 285. A study of individual political behavior, focusing on political psychology and attitudes about politics, participation, issue preferences, and ideological and partisan attachments. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 411: American Constitutional Law  3 cr.
Prerequisite: POLI 211. A study of the development of the United States Constitution emphasizing the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution. Attention is devoted to the relationships and powers of the branches of the national government and to the civil liberties. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 423: American Diplomacy to 1914  3 cr.
A study of American foreign policy from Colonial times to 1914 with emphasis on the Revolutionary era, Manifest Destiny, and imperialism. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as HIST 423.

POLI 424: American Diplomacy since 1914  3 cr.
A study of American foreign policy from 1914 to the present with emphasis on World War I, World War II, the Cold War, Korea, and Vietnam. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as HIST 424.

POLI 425: International Organizations  3 cr.
An overview of the origins, roles and structures of non-state agent in international politics, including their interactions in the areas of conflict, diplomacy and law, security arrangements, and economic and other forms of integration. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 427: Western Political Thought  3 cr.
A study of some of the writings of classical, medieval, Renaissance, and modern political theorists and their contribution to western political ideas. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 434: Public Policy Evaluation  3 cr.
Prerequisites: POLI 201, PSYC 216. Survey of program evaluation methods and the role of evaluation in public policy-making. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 442: Jurisprudence  3 cr.
An investigation into how the law describes the relationship between individuals and the state and society, and the appropriateness of law's restrictions upon individual behavior. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 460: International Politics  3 cr.
Analysis of international relations as a political process, concluding with a review of contemporary international problems. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 490: Seminar in Political Science  3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from current problems in political science. Three hours of seminar.

POLI 492: Seminar in Non-Profit Organizations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. Designed as a preparatory for student internships in a not-for-profit organizations by having them solve problems in areas such as finances, personnel, marketing, and risk management in a simulated organization. There will be individual/group projects. Also listed as MADM 492, PSYC 492, and SOCL 492. Three hours of seminar.

POLI 493: American Humanics Management Training Institute  1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Participation in the annual meeting of the American Humanics Management Training Institute. Funds for attendance are to be raised by the student. Also listed as PSYC 493, MADM 493, and SOCL 493. One hour of independent study.

POLI 495: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences and reports under the direction of a member of the political science faculty. Three hours of research.

POLI 603: Political Behavior 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 216, SOCL 285. A study of individual political behavior, focusing on political psychology and attitudes about politics, participation, issue preferences, and ideological and partisan attachments. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 611: American Constitutional Law 3 cr.
Prerequisite: POLI 211. A study of the development of the United States Constitution emphasizing the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution. Attention is devoted to the relationships and powers of the branches of the national government and to the civil liberties. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 623: American Diplomacy to 1914 3 cr.
A study of American foreign policy from Colonial times to 1914 with emphasis on the Revolutionary era, Manifest Destiny, and Imperialism. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as HIST 623.

POLI 624: American Diplomacy since 1914 3 cr.
A study of American foreign policy from 1914 to the present with emphasis on World War I, World War II, the Cold War, Korea, and Vietnam. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as HIST 624.

POLI 625: International Organizations 3 cr.
An overview of the origins, roles and structures of non-state agents in international politics, including their interaction in the areas of conflict, diplomacy and law, security arrangements, and economic and other forms of integration. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 627: Western Political Thought 3 cr.
A study of some of the writings of classical, medieval, Renaissance, and modern political theorists and their contribution to western political ideas. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 634: Public Policy Evaluation 3 cr.
Prerequisites: POLI 201, PSYC 216. Survey of program evaluation methods and the role of evaluation in public policy-making. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 642: Jurisprudence 3 cr.
An investigation into how the law describes the individual's relationship with the state and society and into the appropriateness of law's restrictions upon individual behavior. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 660: International Politics 3 cr.
Analysis of international relations as a political process, concluding with a review of contemporary international problems. Three hours of lecture.

POLI 690: Seminar in Political Science 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from current problems in political science. Three hours of seminar.

POLI 695: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences and reports under the direction of a member of the political science graduate faculty. Three hours of research.

POLI 790: Special Topics in Political Science 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Special topics are selected from current problems in political sciences. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.
 

PSYC 100: Learning Strategies for College Success 3 cr.
A course designed to help the student acquire and sharpen the skills necessary for success in college. Includes learning and memory, motivation, test anxiety, reading for comprehension, time budgeting, and other skills. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 152: Introduction to Psychology* 3 cr.
An introduction to the understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 206: Educational Psychology* 3 cr.
Applications of psychology to the educative process. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 207: Child Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152, 206, or consent of the department. Study of the physical, social, and psychological development of the child. Course requirements include twenty hours of laboratory observation in a public school. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

PSYC 208: Adolescent Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. Consideration of adolescent behavior in the light of information available on social, physical, and psychological development. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 212: Social Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of psychology. Survey of the cultural forces as they affect attitudes, social learning, perception, and the communication of the individual and the group. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 216: Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three to six semester hours of mathematics and/or computer science. Machine computation and elementary theory relating to the basic statistical techniques used in behavioral sciences. The topics covered will include the normal distribution, descriptive statistics, statistical inference, product moment correlation, simple rank order correlation, "t'' test, and simple analysis of variance. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 250: Psychology of the Mild/Moderate Handicapped Child 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 and 207. The etiology, nature, and prognosis of the mild moderate exceptional child; discussion of specific behavior problems, therapy and management of the mild moderate; role of social and other agencies in the education of the mild moderate; trends in theory and practice. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 305: Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. An introduction to the study of adjustment mechanisms in normal individuals, plus a survey presentation of broad areas of abnormal behavior and the major personality theorists. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 317: Elementary Experimental Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 and 216 or consent of the department. Lecture and laboratory survey of classical topics in general experimental psychology; sensation, perception, learning, and motivation. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 350: Introduction to Psychometrics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 216. Test construction, standardization, validation, intelligence, clerical, mechanical and spatial aptitude feats; interests and personality tests; test batteries. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 401: Child Psychopathology 3 cr.
The etiology, nature, and prognosis of psychopathology in children; discussion of specific behavior problems; therapy and management of the maladjusted; role of social and other agencies in the education of the maladjusted, trends in theory and practice. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 404: Personality 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 and 305 or consent of the department. Determinants and dynamics of personality and research theory. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 405: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 305, PSYC 404 or consent of the department. An introduction to personality maladjustment and mental disorder. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 408: Counseling Exceptional Children 3 cr.
An introduction to the counseling techniques and procedures appropriate for counseling exceptional children and their parents. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 409: The Psychology of Exceptionality 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. The etiology, nature and prognosis of mental retardation and learning disability. A presentation of the basic research and theoretical work pertaining to the psychological aspects of exceptionality with special emphasis on the identification and remediation of learning disabilities. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 411: History of Modern Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology. A historical survey of psychology with special reference to schools of psychology. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 422: Physiological Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 and 216 or consent of the department. An introduction to the functioning of the nervous system with respect to sensation, perception, learning, and motivation. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 425: The Nature and Conditions of Human Sexual Response 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. A review of the psychological, sociological, and physiological components, and the dynamic interaction of these forces in shaping human sexual response. Related topics to be considered include sex education, the relationship between sex and love, marital adjustment, and parenthood. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 426: The Psychology of Addiction 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. A review of the field of addiction including an overview of the agents most frequently abused, with special emphasis on personality dynamics of the addict and the behavioral and physiological effects of substance abuse. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 428: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 317 and PSYC 350 or consent of department. A review of the ethical standards and legal mandates governing the research and professional practice of psychology. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 430: Introduction to Clinical Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing. PSYC 305, PSYC 350, PSYC 404, PSYC 405, and consent of the department. An introduction to legal and ethical guidelines for the use of psychological test and non-test data-gathering techniques, consultations, referrals, and therapeutic interventions. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 440: Psychology of Death and Dying 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A review of psychological factors relating to death and dying, death attitudes, understanding bereavement, and constructive ways of coping with death and dying. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 450: Introduction to Health Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or consent of the department. An overview of the field of Health Psychology, including principles of behavioral medicine, physiological foundation and the management of health-related behaviors. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 455: The Psychology of Behavior Modification 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206, or consent of the department. A review of the field of behavior modification, its procedures, techniques, and methods. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 490: Independent Reading and Research in Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing. The individual student is responsible for securing the guidance of a qualified psychology department staff faculty member and for selecting the area of reading or research.

PSYC 491: Field Experience 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, PSYC 430, availability of an appropriate placement, and consent of the department. May not be repeated. Nine hours of laboratory.

PSYC 495: Seminar in Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of the department. Selected topics from current issues and problems in psychology. Three hours of research.

PSYC 496: Dispute Resolution Strategies 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 and senior standing. An introduction to specific programs and activities designed to prevent and reduce violence. Emphasis on creating cooperative learning environments where students learn negotiation and peer meditation strategies. Three hours of lecture. (Cross listed with ED 496).

PSYC 601: Child Psychopathology 3 cr.
The etiology, nature, and prognosis of psychopathology in children, discussion of specific behavior problems; therapy end management of the maladjusted; role of social and other agencies in the education of the maladjusted; trends in theory and practice. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 604: Personality 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 and 305 or consent of the department. Determinants and dynamics of personality and research theory. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 605: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 305, PSYC 404 or consent of the department. An introduction to personality maladjustment and mental disorder. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 608: Counseling Exceptional Children 3 cr.
An introduction to the counseling techniques and procedures appropriate for counseling exceptional children and their parents. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 609: The Psychology of Exceptionality 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. The etiology, nature and prognosis of mental retardation and learning disability. A presentation of the basic research and theoretical work pertaining to the psychological aspects of exceptionality with special emphasis on the identification and remediation of learning disabilities. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 611: History of Modern Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology. A historical survey of psychology with special reference to schools of psychology. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 622: Physiological Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 and 216 or consent of the department. An introduction to the functioning of the nervous system with respect to sensation, perception, learning, and motivation. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 625: The Nature and Conditions of Human Sexual Response 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. A review of the psychological, sociological, and physiological components, and the dynamic interaction of these forces in shaping human sexual response. Related topics to be considered include sex education, the relationship between sex and love, marital adjustment, and parenthood. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 626: The Psychology of Addiction 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. A review of the field of addiction including an overview of the agents most frequently abused, with special emphasis on personality dynamics of the addict and the behavioral and physiological effects of substance abuse. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 628: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 317 and PSYC 350 or consent of department. A review of the ethical standards and legal mandates governing the research and professional practice of psychology. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 630: Introduction to Clinical Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, PSYC 305, PSYC 350, 404, and 405, and consent of the department. An introduction to legal and ethical guidelines for the use of psychological test and non-test data-gathering techniques, consultations, referrals, and therapeutic interventions. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 640: Psychology of Death and Dying 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A review of psychological factors relating to death and dying, death attitudes, understanding bereavement, and constructive ways of coping with death and dying. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 650: Introduction to Health Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or consent of the department. An overview of the field of Health Psychology, including principles of behavioral medicine, physiological foundations, and the management of health-related behaviors. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 655: The Psychology of Behavior Modification 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206, or consent of the department. A review of the field of behavior modification, its procedures, techniques, end methods. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 690: Independent Reading and Research in Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing. The individual student is responsible for securing the guidance of a qualified psychology department faculty member and for selecting the area of reading or research.

PSYC 691: Field Experience 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, PSYC 430, availability of an appropriate placement, and consent of the department. May not be repeated. Nine hours of laboratory.

PSYC 695: Seminar in Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the department. Selected topics from current issues and problems in psychology. Three hours of research.

PSYC 696: Dispute Resolution Strategies 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 and senior standing. An introduction to specific programs and activities designed to prevent and reduce violence. Emphasis on creating cooperative learning environments where students learn negotiation and peer meditation strategies. Three hours of lecture. (Cross listed with ED 696).

PSYC 702: Play Therapy with Children 3 cr.
A non-directive approach to psychotherapy with children (ages 4 to 10). Emphasis will be on play media techniques, the symbolic nature of child's play, and the emotional life of children in their unique social/family contexts. Three hours of lecture and simulation.

PSYC 706: Principles and Theories of Learning 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A review of principles and theories of learning, the research on which they are based, and their application to the teaching/learning process and psychotherapy. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 707: Advanced Child Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A presentation of research methodology, theory, and data on child development and behavior. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 708: Advanced Adolescent Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. Personality dynamics and development in adolescence; adaptive and maladaptive reactions to the developmental tasks and cultural pressures of adolescence. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 709: Advanced Human Development 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A survey of human development and behavior, including presentation of research methodology, theory, and data with emphasis on childhood and adolescence. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 710: Introduction to School Psychology 3 cr.
A survey of the professional field of school psychology covering training, practice, professional issues, research, consultation, assessment, history, and scope of the profession today. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 714: Program Planning and Evaluation 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of department. A study of the issues, models, and process of program planning and evaluation in educational and mental health settings. The course will be structured to provide the student with the skills necessary for program planning and to demonstrate accountability to funding/administrative agencies. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 716: Intermediate Statistics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 216 or consent of department. A coverage of computational procedures and elementary theory in statistics designed to prepare the student for graduate courses in statistics and research design in psychology. Detailed coverage of the following topics will be included: analysis of variance, correlation (product moment, partial, multiple and other methods), and nonparametric statistics. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 717: Advanced Experimental Psychology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 317 or consent of the department. Supervised research in general experimental psychology. The selection, design, execution, analysis, and reporting of the psychological experiment. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

PSYC 718: Introduction to Methodology and Research Design 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 216, PSYC 716 or consent of department. An overview of the literature dealing with the scientific approach to psychological questions, research design and methodology. The course provides the student with the skills necessary to critically evaluate existing research, as well as to translate theory into testable propositions. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 720: Counseling Methods and Techniques 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Six hours of graduate level human development and personality courses. Detailed study of major counseling theories, methods, and techniques combined with laboratory experiences designed to illustrate their application in clinical settings. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 721: Analysis of the Individual 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. Techniques and materials available for study of the individual; interpretation and synthesis of individual inventory data and their application in the counseling process. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 722: Group Process 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology. An introduction to the study of leadership and behavior in groups with an emphasis on the effects of group norms, group cohesion and interpersonal learning in educational settings. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 724: Marriage and Family Therapy 3 cr.
An overview of systems theory, family theory, and therapy with a special emphasis on communication theorists and structural theorists and their approaches to voluntary and involuntary family crises. Research and contemporary professional issues in family therapy will also be considered. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 732: Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 720. An overview of social and cultural backgrounds of minority groups and how the various backgrounds affect an individual's participation in and responsiveness to counseling. Emphasis on adjusting counseling techniques to fit the social and cultural background of the client. Also listed as ED 731. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 734: Applied Techniques in Family Therapy 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 724, or consent of department. Applied experiences utilizing the major marriage and family therapy techniques. Treatment structures such as individual, concurrent, collaborative, conjoint marital, conjoint family, marital group, transgenerational, and network therapies will be covered. Three hours of lecture/lab.

PSYC 750: Psychoeducational Assessment 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 216 and 350. Designed to provide the student with expertise in the assessment of achievement of school-aged children, and with knowledge of assessment instruments. Opportunities for administering, scoring, and interpreting tests and writing integrated psychological reports. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 751: Psychological Assessment I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy in a graduate program in psychology or consent of the department. Training in all phases of psychological and psychoeducational assessment and report writing. Emphasis on cognitive, edumetric, and social areas of assessment. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

PSYC 752: Psychological Assessment II 4 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 751 or consent of the department. A continuation of PSYC 751 with added emphasis on objective and projective tests of personality. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

PSYC 753: Psychological Assessment Practicum I 3 cr.
Corequisite: PSYC 751. Supervised practice in assessment techniques including administration of major psychological instruments, interpretation, report writing, referral processes, multidisciplinary team responsibilities, and interviewing school personnel and family members. Special emphasis will be placed on professional, legal, and ethical practices in the applied setting. Must be completed in approved field setting. Nine hours of practicum.

PSYC 754: Psychological Assessment Practicum II 2 cr.
Corequisite: PSYC 752. Prerequisites: PSYC 751 and 753. A continuation of PSYC 753. Supervised practice in assessment techniques including administration of major psychological instruments, interpretation, report writing, referral processes, multidisciplinary team responsibilities, and interviewing school personnel, family members. Special emphasis will be placed on professional, legal, and ethical practices in the applied setting. Six hours of practicum.

PSYC 755: Applied Behavior Analysis 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 455 or consent of department. Current research and applications of behavioral principles to children in school and clinical settings. Emphasis on techniques, practical, ethical, and legal considerations, and selecting appropriate interventions. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 756: The Psychology of Clinical Biofeedback 3 cr.
Introduction to clinical biofeedback including behavioral psychotherapy, auto-genic training, stress disorders and stress management, and progressive relaxation techniques. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 757: Behavior Neuroscience 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 422/622 or consent of the department. An overview of the neurophysiological, neurochemical, and neuroanatomical influences on behavior. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 760: Behavioral Assessment and Intervention 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 755 or consent of department. Current research, theory, and clinical applications of sampling and analyzing human behavior. Emphasis on conducting and evaluating clinical interventions. Three hours of lecture.

PSYC 780: Consultation in Human Development Settings 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 753 or consent of the department. Study of issues, models, and the process of consultation and interpersonal communication skills in settings where human development needs and crises are managed by professionals seeking aid from psychologists. Three hours of lecture-laboratory.

PSYC 788: Internship in School Psychology I 6 cr.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the comprehensive examination leading to the Specialist of School Psychology degree or consent of the department. Supervised on-the-job internship in school psychology. Students will be assigned to program-approved field setting which emphasizes basic applied experiences in school psychology. Two hours of seminar and thirty hours of laboratory.

PSYC 789: Internship in School Psychology II 6 cr.
Prerequisites: PSYC 788 or consent of the department. A continuation of PSYC 788. Supervised on-the-job internship in school psychology. Students will be assigned to program-approved field setting which emphasizes advanced experiences in school psychology. Two hours of seminar and thirty hours of laboratory.

PSYC 799: Thesis in Psychology 6 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department after being admitted to candidacy for the psychology degree. Available for six credits toward a graduate degree in psychology. May not be substituted for required courses in the degree program. Three or six credits per semester.
 

RELS 481: Western Religious Thought to the 16th Century* 3 cr.
The development of religious thought in the West from the first century through the Reformation and Counter-Reformation in the sixteenth century. Shows relationship between religion and culture and considers the influence of the major theologians. Three hours of lecture.

RELS 482: Western Religious Thought Since the 16th Century* 3 cr.
The development of Western religious thought from the close of the Reformation in the sixteenth century through the twentieth century. Shows relationship between religion and culture and considers the influence of the major theologians. Three hours of lecture.

RELS 483: Great Books of the Bible* 3 cr.
A comprehensive approach to the Old and New Testaments, with an emphasis on selected books. Deals with representative genres of Biblical literature; sources, dating, and authorship of individual books; the canon; textual variants; and different methods of interpreting texts. Three hours of lecture.

RELS 484: Religion in the United States* 3 cr.
A survey of religion in the United States from the 17th Century through the 20th Century. Special emphasis on New World influences which shaped European religion and which created unique American religious groups. Emphasis is more on interaction of culture and religion than on tracing the history of particular denominations and sects. Three hours of lecture.

RELS 490: Religious Studies Seminar* 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics of significance in religious thought, literature, discipline, and history vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

RELS 681: Western Religious Thought to the 16th Century 3 cr.
The development of religious thought in the West from the first century through the Reformation and Counter-Reformation in the sixteenth century. Shows relationship between religion and culture and considers the influence of the major theologians. Three hours of lecture.

RELS 682: Western Religious Thought Since the 16th Century 3 cr.
The development of Western religious thought from the close of the Reformation in the sixteenth century through the twentieth century. Shows relationship between religion and culture and considers the influence of the major theologians. Three hours of lecture.

RELS 683: Great Books of the Bible 3 cr.
A comprehensive approach to the Old and New Testaments, with an emphasis on selected books. Deals with representative genres of Biblical literature; sources, dating, and authorship of individual books; the canon; textual variants; and different methods of interpreting texts. Three hours of lecture.

RELS 684: Religion in the United States 3 cr.
A survey of religion in the United States from the 17th Century through the 20th Century. Special emphasis on New World influences which shaped European religion and which created unique American religious groups. Emphasis is more on interaction of culture and religion than on tracing the history of particular denominations and sects. Three hours of lecture.

RELS 690: Religious Studies Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics of significance in religious thought, literature, discipline, and history vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.
 

RUSS 101: Elementary Russian I 3 cr.
A beginning course for students who have no preparation in Russian. A study of the fundamentals of Russian grammar, with special emphasis given to aural-oral practice in the language. Grammar, conversation, aural comprehension, and elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

RUSS 102: Elementary Russian II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: RUSS 101 or advanced standing placement. A continuation of RUSS 101 with continued emphasis on the aural-oral aspects of the language. Continuation of elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

RUSS 201: Intermediate Russian 3 cr.
Prerequisite: RUSS 102 or advanced standing placement. Continued reading and oral work, vocabulary building, and grammar review. Three hours of lecture.
 

SC 101: Integrated Science I 4 cr.
An integrated approach to science with content centered on important concepts and relevant information. The process of science, organization of matter, energy and resources, and food preservation will be discussed. The course will utilize a combination of inquiry laboratories, small group discussions, and short lectures integrating all areas of science. This course is intended primarily for elementary education majors. A combination of 6 hours of lecture/laboratory per week.

SC 102: Integrated Science II 4 cr.
Prerequisite: SC 101 or consent of college. An integrated approach to science with content centered on important concepts and relevant information. Radioactivity, alternative energy sources and energy efficiency will be discussed. The course will utilize a combination of inquiry laboratories, small group discussions, and short lectures integrating all areas of science. This course is intended primarily for elementary education majors. A combination of 6 hours of lecture/laboratory per week.

SC 103: Integrated Science 4 cr.
Prerequisite: SC 102 or consent of college. An integrated approach to science with content centered on important concepts and relevant information. Ecosystem structure and function, organization of life, nutrification, balance and imbalance in ecosystems, and competition within ecosystems will be discussed. The course will utilize a combination of inquiry laboratories, small group discussions, and short lectures integrating all areas of science. This course is intended primarily for elementary education majors. A combination of 6 hours of lecture/laboratory per week.

SC 485: Contemporary Issues in Science 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing. An investigation of contemporary issues which affect our society. An open forum for investigating the implications of decisions influenced by scientific realities and possibilities. One hour seminar.

SC 785: Issues in Science Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the College. An examination of some of most important recent advances in science and technology and potential impacts. Three hours of lecture.

SC 790: Special Topics in Science 3 cr.
Special topics in Science. May be repeated as topics vary from semester to semester up to six hours.

SC 795: Independent Study in Science 3 cr.
Independent study in Science. An independent project or study directed by an assigned faculty member.

SC 799: Thesis 3 cr.
Research project carried out under the supervision of assigned faculty member. May be repeated.
 

SW 105: Introduction to Social Work 3 cr.
A general introduction to the field and profession of social work. Historical survey, description of social welfare programs in contemporary American society, and the roles of the social worker in meeting social needs. Three hours of lecture.

SW 280: Social Work Methods 3 cr.
The study or approaches to understanding individuals and their problems as well as the methods and resources available for helping them. Three hours of lecture.

SW 322: Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr.
Study of delinquency, its causes, treatment, and prevention. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as SOCL 322.

SW 360: Overview of American Social Welfare 3 cr.
The interrelatedness of social welfare delivery systems at the local, state, and national level. Three hours of lecture.
 

SOCL 105: Introductory Sociology: Basic Principles of Sociology* 3 cr.
The study of differing patterns of human relationships: analysis of group structure and social organization; application of sociological concepts to the understanding of human social behavior. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 107: Gender, Race, and Class in Society* 3 cr.
The study of subcultural differences between males and females and between various racial and ethnic groups, of the transmission of cultural differences from generation to generation, and of the perpetuation of class, gender, and racial differences by social institutions. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 142: Contemporary Social Problems* 3 cr.
An analysis of current social problems, including delinquency and crime, family and community disorganization, mental illness, and intergroup relations. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 250: Urban Sociology* 3 cr.
The rise of the city; development and social structure of urban communities; the ecology and culture of metropolitan areas; the impact of the city on human behavior. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 255: Marriage and Family* 3 cr.
The study of married and family life as a social institution: the social significance of the family; and the family in transition. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 256: Minorities in America* 3 cr.
A survey of selected minority groups in the United States and an examination of relations between dominant and minority groups. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 270: Introduction to Youth and Service Organizations 1 cr.
An exploration of the development of voluntary and human service organizations in the United States with an emphasis on the national partners of the American Humanics Program. One hour of lecture.

SOCL 285: Social Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PSYC 216. Introduction to social research with application of techniques and procedures to social data. Special emphasis on statistical inference. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 299: Sociological Internship 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105 or PSYCH 152. Offers the student practical experience with the Center for Learning and Research or with other agencies delivering social services. Ten hours per week of directed reading, agency work, and seminar.

SOCL 301: Social Stratification 3 cr.
A study of the distribution of power, prestige, and position within society and its influence on behavior with emphasis on social stratification in the United States. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 302: Social Organization 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Study of structure and function of large-scale organizations. Comparisons of various types of organizations. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 317: Population 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Analysis of world-wide human population change which stresses ecological influences on social structure, plus an introduction to population methods and microcomputer simulation of social processes. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 320: Criminology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Analysis of crime and its causes, theories of criminal and delinquent behavior. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 322: Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr.
Study of delinquency, its causes, treatment, and prevention. Three hours of lecture. Also listed as SW 322.

SOCL 375: Medical Sociology 3 cr.
An analysis of the social, psychological and organizational aspects of health and the health care delivery systems. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 392: Practicum in Non-Profit Organizations 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Explores strategic planning, marketing, and communication within non-profit organizations and the particular challenges involved differing from for-profit organizations. Also listed as POLI 392, MADM 392, and PSYC 392. May be repeated twice for a total of three credits. One hour of lecture and laboratory.

SOCL 420: Social Institutions 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105 or consent of the department. Analysis of major social institutions such as education, family, politics and religion. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 460: Social Change and the Future 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Use of a knowledge of social change processes to speculate about the nature of future post-industrial or information/services societies. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 465: Sociological Theory 3 cr.
A study of the major paradigms of sociological theory through a historical perspective and an examination of selected proponents. These proponents will be discussed in terms of their underlying assumptions, explanatory variables, and conceptual framework of their theories. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 490: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from current issues and problems in sociology will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of research.

SOCL 492: Seminar in Non-Profit Organizations 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Designed as a preparatory for student internships in not-for-profit organizations by having them solve problems in areas such as finances, personnel, marketing, and risk management in a simulated organization. There will be individual/group projects. Also listed as POLI 492, PSYC 492, and MADM 492. Three hours of seminar.

SOCL 493: American Humanics Management Training Institute 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of department. Participation in the annual meeting of the American Humanics Management Training Institute. Funds for attendance are to be raised by the student. Also listed as PSYC 493, MADM 493, and POLI 493. One hour of independent study.

SOCL 495: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the sociology faculty. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Three hours of research.

SOCL 499: Field Research 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department. The student will be placed in a social agency and given individual supervision. Also, the student will meet in a group once each week throughout the semester. Three hours of research.

SOCL 620: Social Institutions 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105 or consent of the department. Analysis of major social institutions such as education, family, politics and religion. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 660: Social Change and the Future 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SOCL 105. Use of a knowledge of social change processes to speculate about the nature of future post-industrial or information/services societies. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 665: Sociological Theory 3 cr.
A study of the major paradigms of sociological theory through a historical perspective and an examination of selected proponents. These proponents will be discussed in terms of their underlying assumptions, explanatory variables, and conceptual framework of their theories. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 690: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from current issues and problems in sociology will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

SOCL 695: Independent Studies 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the guidance of a member of the sociology faculty. Three hours of research.

SOCL 699: Field Research 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Majors in Sociology only and consent of the department. The student will be placed in a social agency and given individual supervision; also, the students will meet in a group once each week throughout the semester. Three hours of research.

SOCL 725: Sociology of Education 3 cr.
Examination of the social structure and culture of schools, and of the interrelationships between educational institutions and society. Three hours of lecture.

SOCL 790: Special Topics in Sociology 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six hours. Special topics are selected from areas such as theory, stratification, and demography. Three hours of seminar.
 

The native of a country where Spanish is the current and official language may not enroll for credit in Spanish 101, 102, 201 or 205 before taking a placement test to determine credit and placement. A student who has some high school credit in Spanish and selects Spanish for study at the University may take a placement test in Spanish and register in the course appropriate to the score on the test (regardless of amount of credits earned in high school). Credit is granted for all courses numbered lower than the course in which the student is placed. It is recommended that a student with Spanish credits earned at another college take the placement tests for guidance in scheduling. General prerequisite policy: Spanish 101, 102 and 201 are usually taken in sequence. Spanish 201 is the usual prerequisite to all courses bearing a higher number. In some cases a student may fulfill this prerequisite by earning placement credit. The student may also seek permission of the department to enroll in such courses.

SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I 3 cr.
A beginning course for students who have no preparation in Spanish. A study of the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, with special emphasis given to aural-oral practice in the language. Grammar, conversation, aural comprehension, and elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or advanced standing placement. A continuation of SPAN 101 with continued emphasis on the aural-oral aspects of the language. Continuation of elementary reading selections. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 105: Medical Spanish 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Spanish 101 or consent of the department. A practical course that continues to expand the student's knowledge of Spanish through a focus on medical vocabulary and situations, with a strong emphasis on listening and speaking skills. May be taken as an elective by any student. Biological Science majors may take this course instead of Spanish 102 to complete foreign language requirement. The course cannot be used to fulfill the Liberal Arts core foreign language requirement. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or advanced standing placement. Continued reading and oral work, vocabulary building, and review of the basic principles of grammar. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 205: Readings in Spanish Literature 3 cr.
Readings in classical and contemporary Spanish prose. Special emphasis on comprehension as well as oral and written expression of the language. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 292: Study Abroad 1-15 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in a Spanish-speaking country. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part or all of this work. Variable credit to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis. In some cases tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

SPAN 301: Spanish Phonetics and Conversation 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or consent of the department. An analysis of the Spanish sound system and conversational practice. Emphasis on the special pronunciation difficulties experienced by English-speaking students of Spanish. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 303: Business Spanish 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or consent of the department. Intensive oral and written practice in the language of business of Spain and Latin America. Topics include marketing, sales, accounting, finance, economics, letter writing, legal matters, business etiquette, and international business relations. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 304: Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or consent of the department. Intensive study of Spanish syntax with extensive practice in oral and written communication and translation. Emphasis will be given to the special grammatical difficulties experienced by English-speaking students of Spanish. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 316: Spanish Culture and Civilization 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or consent of the department. A survey of the expression of the Spanish personality through music, painting, and the plastic arts, and a study of the cultural factors that form the background for knowledgeable communication in Spanish. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 318: Hispanic-American Culture and Civilization 3 cr.
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or consent of the department. A survey of the expression of the Hispanic-American personality through music, painting, and the plastic arts, and a study of the cultural factors that form the background for knowledgeable communication in Spanish. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 331: Survey of Spanish Literature I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish at the 300 level, or consent of the department. A study of the development of Spanish literature from its beginning through the eighteenth century. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 332: Survey of Spanish Literature II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish at the 300 level, or consent of the department. Readings from main authors and study of main literary movements in Spanish literature from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 392: Study Abroad 1-15 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. For students enrolled in an approved academic program in a Spanish-speaking country. Upon return, LSUS equivalency may be assigned for part or all of this work. Variable credit to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis. Same as SPAN 292 except that LSUS credit is restricted to coursework considered advanced. In some cases tuition will need to be paid at a foreign university.

SPAN 403: Cervantes and the Golden Age 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level, or consent of the department. A study of prose fiction, drama, and poetry of sixteenth and seventeenth century Spain. Special emphasis on Cervantes. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 410: Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level, or consent of the department. A study of poetry, drama, and prose fiction in Spain from the Generation of 1898 to present. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 419: Spanish-American Literature I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level, or consent of the department. A study of the development of Spanish-American literature from the colonial period through Modernism. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 420: Spanish-American Literature II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. Readings from main authors and study of main literary movements in Spanish-American literature since Modernism. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 490: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from Latin American and Spanish literature and linguistics will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

SPAN 495: Independent Studies in Spanish 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level and consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the Spanish faculty. Three hours of seminar.

SPAN 603: Cervantes and the Golden Age 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level, or consent of the department. A study of prose, fiction, drama, and poetry of sixteenth and seventeenth century Spain. Special emphasis on Cervantes. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 610: Spanish Literature of the Twentieth Century 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. A study of poetry, drama, and prose fiction in Spain from the Generation of 1898 to present. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 619: Spanish-American Literature I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level, or consent of the department. A study of the development of Spanish-American literature from the colonial period through Modernism. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 620: Spanish-American Literature II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level or consent of the department. Readings from main authors and study of main literary movements in Spanish-American literature since Modernism. Three hours of lecture.

SPAN 690: Seminar 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Selected topics from Latin American and Spanish literature and linguistics will vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

SPAN 695: Independent Studies in Spanish 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Three hours of Spanish literature at the 300 level and consent of the department. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Readings, conferences, and reports under the direction of a member of the Spanish faculty. Three hours of seminar.

SPAN 790: Special Topics in Spanish Literature in Translation 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Special topics selected from areas such as major authors, periods, genres, influences, and critical theories. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.

SPAN 792: Special Topics in European Literature in Translation 3 cr.
Course is designed to acquaint students with masterpieces of Spanish and other non-English European literature(s). In- depth study of special topics (major authors, periods, genres, problems or domestic questions) to vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Also listed as EULT 792. Three hours of seminar.
 

UNIV 200: University Work Service 3 cr.
Prerequisite: completion of 45 credit hours with a 2.2 cumulative GPA. The course consists of 10-20 hours of University-supervised employment with area businesses and organizations. An orientation session, leadership workshops, weekly logs, and a written final report are required. Three hours of credit on a pass/no credit basis.
 

WMST 201: Introduction to Women's Studies 3 cr.
This course explores the idea and image of woman in American society, examining her role in discussions of law, family, race, religion, and in the media. Three hours of lecture.

WMST 401: Women Leaders 3 cr.
This course examines women leaders from a historical and analytical point of view, with attention to theories of leadership and their application to specific individuals. Three hours of lecture.

WMST 402: Images of Women 3 cr.
An exploration of the ways in which women have been depicted in literature and art as a response to descriptions of gender and gender roles in religion, philosophy, and psychological theory from the classical period through modern times. Three hours of lecture.

WMST 405: Women in the Americas 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or higher. A study of women from different historical periods, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and areas of achievement, who have made significant contributions to the culture(s) of the Americas. Three hours of lecture.

WMST 490: Special Topics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or above. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six credit hours. Special topics selected from areas such as major authors, genres, periods, influences, or critical theories. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of lecture.

WMST 601: Women Leaders 3 cr.
This course examines women leaders from a historical and analytical point of view, with attention to theories of leadership and their application to specific individuals. Three hours of lecture. For undergraduate credit, see also WMST 401.

WMST 602: Images of Women 3 cr.
An exploration of the ways in which women have been depicted in literature and art as a response to descriptions of gender and gender roles in religion, philosophy, and psychological theory from the classical period through modern times. For undergraduate credit, see also WMST 402. Three hours of lecture.

WMST 605: Women in the Americas 3 cr.
A study of women from different historical periods, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and areas of achievement, who have made significant contributions to the culture(s) of the Americas.  Three hours of lecture.  For undergraduate credit, see also WMST 405.

WMST 690: Special Topics 3 cr.
Special topics concerning women which may be selected from areas such as major authors, genres, periods, influences, or critical theories. Topics vary from semester to semester. Three hours of seminar.