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Course Descriptions. Course descriptions provide the following information: subject prefix; course number; course title; any of the Goals of UNC Charlotte Education that the course satisfies A=Arts, C=Individual, Society and Culture, L=Literature, O=Oral Communication; P=Problem-solving, S=Science, V=Values, W=Writing Intensive, X=Cross-Cultural); semester credit hours assigned to the course; prerequisites and/or corequisites (if any); brief description of the course content; and when the course usually is offered (Evenings, Yearly, Alternate years, Fall, Spring, Summer, On demand). The description may specify the number of class (lecture) and/or laboratory sessions and hours. If no class hours are given, the number of class hours per week is the same as the number of semester hours credit assigned to the course. For example:

SUBJ 1234. Title of Course. (Goals Met) (Credit Hours) Pre/corequisites. Brief description of course content. (Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week) (When offered)

Course Numbering System. Courses are identified by four-digit numbers. The first digit indicates the level of the course: 1000-2999: lower-division undergraduate; 3000-3999: upper-division undergraduate; 4000-4999: upper-division undergraduate and graduate; 5000-5999: graduate and advanced undergraduate; 6000-7999: graduate only; 8000-8999: doctoral only. The following second digits designate special types of courses: 0 for topics; 4 for internships and practica, 5 for cooperative education, 6 for seminars, 7 for honors courses, 8 for independent study, and 9 for research.

Undergraduate/Graduate Course Requirements. Additional work is required of graduate students enrolled for graduate credit in 4000-level courses. Undergraduate students permitted to enroll in 5000-level courses are expected to complete the same assignments and to be graded on the same scale as the graduate students in the course. To enroll in a 5000-level course, an advanced undergraduate student must have senior standing, an overall GPA of at least 3.0, and permission of the instructor. Courses numbered 6000 and higher are for graduate students only. Graduating seniors may be permitted to enroll in these courses in accordance with the Dual Undergraduate/ Graduate Registration Policy described in this Catalog.

Course Prefix. Courses offered for academic credit are listed by number within each subject and the subjects are listed alphabetically according to prefixes.

Physics (PHYS) [Page Contents]

Undergraduate

PHYS 1101. Introductory Physics I. (S) (3) Corequisite: PHYS 1101L. Introduction to the fundamental principles of natural phenomena. Topics will be selected from traditional classical subjects (e.g., Newtonian mechanics, electromagnetism) and more recent developments (e.g. nuclear physics, quantum physics) in order to illustrate the logical structure of modern science. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHYS 1101L. Introductory Physics I Laboratory. (S) (1) Corequisite: PHYS 1101. Laboratory investigations illustrating experimental techniques and fundamental principles of natural phenomena. Three laboratory hours each week. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHYS 1102. Introductory Physics II. (S) (3) Corequisite: PHYS 1102L; Prerequisite: PHYS 1101. A continuation of PHYS 1101. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHYS 1102L. Introductory Physics II Laboratory. (S) (1) Corequisite: PHYS 1102; Prerequisite: PHYS 1101L. A continuation of PHYS 1101L. Three laboratory hours each week. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHYS 1130. Introduction to Astronomy. (S) (3) Historical beginnings of astronomy. Motions of celestial bodies. Introduction to space science. The solar system. Optical and radio astronomy. Structure and evolution of stars. Galaxies, cosmology. Three lecture hours each week. If taken together with 1130L, the combination can be counted toward the general degree requirements in natural science. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHYS 1130L. Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory. (S) (1) Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 1130. Experimental investigations relating to the acquisition of and interpretation of astronomical data. One three-hour laboratory each week. (Fall, Spring) (Evenings)

PHYS 2101. Physics for Science and Engineering I. (S) (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1241. Corequisite: PHYS 2101L, MATH 1242. First semester of a two semester calculus-based introductory sequence in general physics with topics selected from kinematics and dynamics of particles, momentum, work, energy, conservation laws, mechanics of rigid bodies, heat, thermodynamics, fluids, electricity and magnetism, wave motion and sound, geometrical and physical optics. Three lecture hours and one recitation hour each week. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

PHYS 2101L. Laboratory I. (S) (1) Corequisite: PHYS 2101. Experiments selected from mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, wave motion and optics. Use of the computer for organizing, graphing and analyzing data. Two laboratory hours each week. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

PHYS 2102. Physics for Science and Engineering II. (S) (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 2101 with a grade of C or better, and MATH 1242. Continuation of PHYS 2101. Three lecturer hours and one recitation hour each week. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

PHYS 2102L. Laboratory II. (S) (1) Prerequisite: PHYS 2101L. Corequisite: PHYS 2102. Continuation of PHYS 2101L. Two laboratory hours each week. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

PHYS 2181. Electronics and Microcomputer Interfacing. (4) Prerequisites: PHYS 2102 and 2102L (or PHYS 1102) with a grade of C or better, and MATH 1242. Study of analog and digital electronics and microcomputer interfacing, including logic gates, counters, decoders, flip-flops, latches, memories, operational amplifiers, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, IEEE-488, RS-232C and current loop interfaces, interrups, BASIC programming, and microcomputer input-output techniques. Six lecture/laboratory hours per week. (Spring)

PHYS 3000. Topics in Physics. (S) (1-4) Prerequisite: consent of department. Special topics which are introductory in nature. May not be applied toward the degree requirements for "additional hours at the 3000/4000 level" without approval of the departmental Undergraduate Studies Committee. May be repeated. (On demand)

PHYS 3101. Topics and Methods of General Physics. (S) (4) Prerequisite: PHYS 2102 (or PHYS 1102) with a grade of C or better, and MATH 1242. Exercises and problems to further explore topics in PHYS 2101 and 2102 with emphasis on understanding of physical concepts and developing computer methods of explorationand solution using Mathematics and Excel. (Spring)

PHYS 3121. Classical Mechanics I. (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 3101 (or EEGR 3121 or ESGR 2142) with a grade of C or better, and MATH 2171. Corequisite: MATH 2241. First course of a two-semester sequence treating particle dynamics, the motion of systems of particles, rigid body motion, moving coordinate systems. Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations and small oscillations. (Fall)

PHYS 3141. Introduction to Modern Physics. (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 2102 (or PHYS 1102) with a grade of C or better, MATH 1241. Corequisite: MATH 1242. Special relativity, kinetic theory, quantization of charge, light, and energy, the nuclear atom, electron waves, molecular and solid state physics, statistical physics, and an introduction to the physics of atoms. (Fall)

PHYS 3151. Thermal Physics. (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 3141 with a grade of C or better, CHEM 1251 and 1251L, MATH 2241. An introduction to heat, thermodynamics, kenetic theory, and statistical physics. Topics include classical thermodynamics, classical and quantum theory of specific heats, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions. Three lecture hours a week. (Spring) (Alternate years)

PHYS 3281. Advanced Laboratory in Waves and Optics. (2) Prerequisites: PHYS 2102 and 2102L (or PHYS 1102) with a grade of C or better, and MATH 1242. Selected laboratory work in physical optics. Areas of study include properties of light sources and detectors; interferometry; fiber optics; optical retardation; and dispersion. Emphasis on the development of sound laboratory techniques, methods of data analysis, and the writing of formal laboratory reports. Three hours of laboratory each week. (Fall)

PHYS 3285. Advanced Experimental Physics. (W) (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 3121 and 3141 with a grade of C or better. (Spring)

PHYS 3400. Internship in Community Education and Service. (3) Prerequisites: junior standing, acceptance into the internship program and approval by the Physics Department. A project oriented, service-learning internship with cooperating community organizations. Does not count as credit toward departmental requirements in physics. May be repeated once with permission of the department. This course is offered on a Pass/No Credit basis. (On demand)

PHYS 3590. Physics Cooperative Work Experience. (0) Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of department. Registration in PHYS 3590 is required of Co-Op students during each of the semesters they are working. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHYS 3900. Senior Project. (2-3) Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of the faculty member overseeing the project; PHYS 3285. Independent investigation under the supervision of faculty member on a project that is approved by the departmental Undergraduate Studies Committee. (On demand)

Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit

Courses indicated by * may be applied toward the 30 hours of coursework required for the master's degree in Physics.

PHYS 4000. Selected Topics in Physics. (1-4) (1-4G) Prerequisite: consent of department. Advanced special topics. May not be applied toward the degree requirements for "additional hours at the 3000/4000 level" without approval of the departmental Undergraduate Studies Committee. May be repeated. (On demand)

PHYS 4140. Nuclear Physics. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: PHYS 3141 with a grade of C or better, and MATH 2171. A study of the nucleus, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, fission, fusion, interactions of radiation with matter and measurement of radiation. (Spring) (Alternate years)

PHYS 4181. Solid State and Semiconductor Physics Laboratory. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 4241 or ESGR 3131 or consent of instructor. Laboratory in solid state physics and semiconductor device physics, including electrical and photoconductivity; fluorescence, photoluminescence and Raman Scattering; semiconductor device characteristics; superconductivity; and the Hall Effect. Six laboratory hours each week. (On demand)

*PHYS 4222. Classical Mechanics II. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 3121, MATH 2241.

PHYS 4231. Electromagnetic Theory I. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: For physics majors, PHYS 3121 with a grade of C or better; Others: consent of the instructor, MATH 2771, MATH 2241. Corequisite: MATH 2242. (Spring)

PHYS 4232. Electromagnetic Theory II. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: PHYS 4231 with a grade of C or better. (Fall)

PHYS 4241. Modern Physics I. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: For physics majors, PHYS 3141 with a grade of C or better; Others: consent of the instructor; MATH 2241 and 2171. The first semester of a two semester sequence providing a senior-level treatment of physical systems at the level of atoms. Topics selected for Realativity, quantum phenomena, ionic and covalent bonding in molecules, electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties of solids, Mazwellian and Boltzmann distributions, solutions of the one-dimensional Schrodinger wave equation, the hydrogen atom and spin, the helium atom, atomic and molecular spectra. (Fall)

PHYS 4242. Modern Physics II. (3) Prerequisite: PHYS 4241. A continuation of PHYS 4241. (Spring)

PHYS 4271. Waves and Optics. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: PHYS 2102 with a grade of C or better, senior standing, and MATH 2171. Exceptions by consent of the instructor.

Topics include the mathematics of wave motion, light as an example of an electromagnetic wave, the superposition of periodic and non-periodic waves, and selected topics from geometrical and physical optics. (Fall)

PHYS 4281. Advanced Laboratory in Modern Optics. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 4271 or consent of the instructor. Laboratory in modern optics. Characteristics of light sources and detectors; interferometry; fiber optics and fiber optics sensors; holography; heterodyned optical signals. Emphasizing sound techniques, methods of data analysis, and written laboratory reports. Credit cannot be obtained for both PHYS 3281 and PHYS 4281. Six hours each week. (Fall)

PHYS 4800. Investigations. (1-2) (1-2G) Prerequisite: junior standing. An independent investigation on a topic approved by the department Undergraduate Studies Committee. May be repeated for up to four hours credit. No more than two credit hours may be applied toward the degree requirements for "additional hours at the 3000/4000 level". (On demand)

Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate

PHYS 5000. Selected Topics in Physics. (0-4) (0-4G) Prerequisite: consent of department. Selected advanced topics in physics. May be repeated with approval of the department. (On demand)

PHYS 5210. Theoretical Physics. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: consent of department. Topics include: Matrices, power series, solutions to ordinary and partial differential equations, Hilbert space, Fourier integrals, boundary value problems, Green's functions, and complex analysis. (Fall)

PHYS 5211. Fundamentals of Modern Optics. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 4241 or consent of department. Wave nature of light, basic semiconductor properties, light sources, light detectors and modulators, optical waveguides, optical systems with applications, and selected topics in non-linear optics. (Fall)

PHYS 5220. Computational Methods in Physics. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: consent of department. Use of computers in solving physics problems including computational and mathematical methods to solve problems in classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, nuclear physics, optics, and solid state physics. Computer solutions include numerical methods of integration, solving differential equations, curve fitting, and statistical analysis in physics. (On demand)

PHYS 5281. Modern Optics Laboratory. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Selected experiments in such modern optics areas as fiber optic, holography, spectroscopy, and fourier optics. Six laboratory hours each week. (Spring)

Graduate Only

PHYS 6121. Classical Dynamics. (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 4222. Variational principles and Lagrange's equations. Hamilton's principles and mechanics of particles. The two body central force problem. Rigid body motion. Small oscillations and the eigenvalue equation. (Spring) (Alternate years)

PHYS 6131. Classical Electromagnetism I. (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 4232. Electrostatic and boundary value problems. Multipole expansions, dielectrics and magnetostatics. Maxwell's equations, time varying fields and conservation laws. Plane electromagnetic waves and wave propagation. Wave guides and resonant cavities. Simple radiating systems. Scattering and diffraction theory. (Fall) (Alternate years)

PHYS 6132. Classical Electromagnetism II. (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 6131. Special theory of relativity. Dynamics of relativistic particles and electromagnetic fields. Charged particle collisions and scattering. Radiation by moving charges. Bremsstrahlung, virtual quanta, and beta decay theory. Multipole expansion and fields. Radiation damping. Self fields of particles. Scattering and absorption of radiation by a bound system. (On demand)

PHYS 6141. Quantum Theory I. (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 4242. Non-relativistic wave mechanics. The Schrodinger equation, linear harmonic oscillator and WKB approximation. Central forces and angular momentum. The hydrogen atom. (Fall) (Alternate years)

PHYS 6142. Quantum Theory II. (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 6141. Scattering theory, linear vector spaces, spin, two level systems. Quantum dynamics, symmetry operations, bound state and time-dependent pertubation theory. Theory of scattering, angular momentum, and identical particles. (On demand)

PHYS 6201. Fourier Optics and Holography. (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 4271 or consent of department. Principles of scalar, Fresnel, and Fraunhofer diffraction theory. Coherent optical imaging systems, optical filtering, optical data processing, and holography. Application of Fourier optics and holography. (Fall)

PHYS 6211. Quantum Electro-Optics. (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 4271 or consent of department. Theory of laser oscillation, optical resonators, interaction of radiation and atomic systems, giant pulsed lasers, laser systems. Wave propogation in non-linear media, modulation of optical radiation, noise in optical detection and generation. Interaction of light and sound. Laser types and applications including the free-electron laser. (Spring)

PHYS 6251. Statistical Physics. (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 3151 or consent of department. Classical and quantum statistical mechanics. Statistical thermodynamics. Ensembles, partition functions, fluctuations, ideal Fermi and Bose gas systems. (On demand)

PHYS 6261. Nuclear and Particle Physics. (3G) Prerequisite: PHYS 4140 or consent of department. Properties of nuclei, nuclear models, and interactions. Nuclear reactions, fission, and fusion. Alpha, beta, and gamma decay. One and two particle states. Relativistic kinematics, principle of invariance, quantum numbers, elementary particles and models. (On demand)

PHYS 6271. Advanced Solid State Physics. (3G) Prerequisite: consent of department. Crystal structure. Electromagnetic, electron, mechanical, and elastic wave interactions with crystals. Theory of X-ray diffraction. Energy band theory of metals and semiconductors. Optical properties of solids, phase transitions, and amorphous solids. Quantum mechanics of covalent bonding, phonon excitation, and thermal energy. (On demand)

PHYS 6900. Physics Thesis Research. (0-4G) Prerequisite: consent of department. Research for the thesis. A student must enroll for a cumulative minimum of six hours credit but may receive no more than 10 hours credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PHYS 7999. Graduate Residence. (0G) Prerequisite: consent of thesis adviser. Required of all graduate students not enrolled in other courses who are working on or defending theses and/or are scheduled for comprehensive examinations. (Fall, Spring)

Political Science (POLS) [Page Contents]

Course offerings, including introductory courses, are divided into the following major subfields: American Politics and Public Administration, Comparative Politics and Area Studies, International Politics, Political Philosophy, and Research.

American Politics and Public Administration

Undergraduate

POLS 1110. Introduction to American Politics. (C) (3) Role of the President, Congress, Supreme Court and national administrative agencies in the American political system. Relationship between the American people and their political institutions with emphasis on political culture, the electoral process, political parties, interest groups and political communication. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

POLS 3010. Topics in American Politics or Public Administration. (1-4) An intensive study of a topic in American politics or public administration. The particular topic investigated may vary from semester to semester, and a student may take more than one course under this number. (On demand)

POLS 3103. Public Opinion. (3) A study of attitude and opinion measurement with emphasis on the techniques of survey research and public opinion polling and conservative and liberal tendencies in American public opinion and society. (On demand)

POLS 3104. Mass Media. (3) Relationship between the media in the United States and (1) the political activities of individual citizens and (2) governmental policy making. Ownership and control of the media, government regulation of the media, news programming and media impact on voter behavior and governmental policy making bodies. (On demand)

POLS 3105. Voting and Elections. (3) Psychological, sociological and political variables that influence voting behavior and that affect electoral stability and change with emphasis on studies derived from survey research. (On demand)

POLS 3109. Political Parties and Interest Groups. (3) Analysis of the role played by political parties and interest groups in the American political system. (On demand)

POLS 3110. North Carolina Student Legislature. (3) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Practicum including workshops, seminars and guest speakers on legislative process and research, parliamentary procedure, and resolution and bill drafting; participation in an interim council debate at one of the member campuses for one weekend each month during the semester and participation in the NCSL annual session in Raleigh. May be repeated for credit. (Spring)

POLS 3111. The Congress. (3) Analysis of the role of the Congress in the American political system and its relationships with the other branches of government. Recruitment and socialization of congressmen, the committee system and roll call analysis. (On demand)

POLS 3112. The Presidency. (3) Analysis of the role of the Presidency in the American political system and its relationships with the other branches of government. Strategies of presidential nomination and election, the sources and indicators of presidential power, how those who have held the office have shaped it and been shaped by it. (On demand)

POLS 3114. Constitutional Law. (3) Studies the development of American Constitutionalism (especially federalism and the separation of powers) with a major emphasis on the role of the United States Supreme Court in national policy making. (On demand)

POLS 3115. Civil Rights and Liberties. (V) (3) (Closed to students who have completed POLS 3117.) Utilizes public policy analysis to illuminate judicial decisions and opinions relating to contemporary civil rights and liberties. (On demand)

POLS 3116. Judicial Process. (3) Introduction to the nature and functions of law; survey of Supreme Court decision making. (On demand)

POLS 3118. Law and Social Change. (3) Employs models of the interactions between law and social change to assess the strengths and weaknesses of judicial institutions as they attempt to develop policies to respond to, or promote, major societal changes. (On demand)

POLS 3119. State Politics. (3) The study of the politics of state governments in the United States using a comparative approach to analyze differences in their formal governmental structures, political climates and the processes by which public policies are adopted. (On demand)

POLS 3121. Urban Politics. (3) Analysis of the political processes in the nation's metropolitan areas and the adjustments and responses of the U.S. governmental system to cope with the urban area. (On demand)

POLS 3122. Urban Politics Simulation. (3) An urban political simulation game in which students participate as appointed and elected officials. Focus on urban political activity (city and county), the planning and passing of budgets, election campaigning, and citizen participation in local government. (Pre-Session)

POLS 3124. U.S. Domestic Policy. (3) Examination of the processes of and influences on policy making, including goals and objectives of current U.S. domestic policy. Focus on major policy areas; may include such topics as fiscal and monetary policy, education, transportation, management of national economy, and agriculture, among others. (On demand)

POLS 3126. Administrative Behavior. (3) The role of the administrator and public bureaucracy in modern democratic society with emphasis on the interplay of forces created by executives, legislators, political parties and interest groups. (On demand)

Comparative Politics and Area Studies

POLS 1130. Introduction to Comparative Politics. (X) (3) Political comparison among nations, diverse geographical emphases, including Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

POLS 3030. Topics in Comparative Politics or Area Studies. (1-4) An intensive study of a topic in comparative politics or area studies. The particular topic investigated may vary from semester to semester, and a student may take more than one course under this number. (On demand)

POLS 3131. Political Development. (3) Comparative study of how and why political systems change, with particular emphasis on the politics and political economy of countries in the Third World. (On demand)

POLS 3135. Political Violence. (3) Designed to address four questions: (1) What is political violence? (2) Why does it occur? (3) What is its relationship to other political processes? (4) What is its impact on society? The emphasis of this course, while drawing on examples from contemporary American and foreign scenes, is on examining manifestations of violent political behavior such as pathological violence, conspiratorial violence, collective violence and government violence. (On demand)

POLS 3137. Political Corruption. (V) (3) The use of public office for private ends in comparative and historical perspective. Examples are drawn from the Third World, Western Europe, socialist systems, and the local, state, and national levels in the United States. (On demand)

POLS 3141. European Politics. (3) Comparative analysis of selected European governments including Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy. (On demand)

POLS 3143. African Politics. (3) A comparative perspective on politics in sub-Saharan Africa and on the performance of post-independence political systems there in terms of national and international integration, economic challenges, and efforts to create stable and democratic civilian regimes. (On demand)

POLS 3148. Chinese Politics. (3) The origins, development and maintenance of the Chinese political system. The organization and function of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other political groups. The impact of tradition on contemporary Chinese politics. (On demand)

POLS 3149. Japanese Politics (3) Political behavior and development of political institutions in Japan. Emphasis on nature of political change and political process--political socialization, political culture, party systems, interest groups and public policy formation. Cross-national comparison with non-Asian democratic systems. (On demand)

International Politics

POLS 1150. Introduction to International Politics. (X) (3) Analysis of politics among nations: material and psychological sources of national power; the role of law, force and diplomacy in world politics; problems of peace and disarmament; and international organization. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

POLS 3050. Topics in International Politics. (1-4) An intensive study of a topic in international politics. The particular topic investigated may vary from semester to semester, and a student may take more than one course under this number. (On demand)

POLS 3151. International Political Economy. (3) An analysis of the political dynamics of economic relation-ships among countries. Attention is focused on the political aspects of monetary, trade, and investment relationships, and the difficulties involved in coordinating policy and maintaining effective international manage-ment. (On demand)

POLS 3157. American Foreign Policy. (3) A survey of the key issues affecting the conduct of U.S. foreign policy with attention to the formulation and implementation of foreign policy decisions with particular reference to some of the more critical foreign policy issue areas. (On demand)

POLS 3162. International Law. (3) An historical and political analysis of the sources and development of international law. Particular attention is given to the role of modern international law in the relations of nation-states and its application to contemporary global problems. (On demand)

POLS 3163. Model United Nations. (3) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Preparation for and participation in the Model United Nations (simulation of the United Nations). Includes study of the background of country to be represented; the history, structure and procedures of the United Nations; drafting of resolutions and position papers; and public speaking and caucusing. May be repeated for credit. (Spring)

POLS 3165. East Asia in World Affairs. (3) Examines the political factors governing diplomatic relations, national order, economic trade and national security in East Asia. Emphasis on China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, the Korean peninsula and the Philippines. (On demand)

POLS 3167. U.S. and Japan. (3) A survey of the key elements affecting the structure and direction of U.S. relations with Japan. Emphasis on the major issues affecting the relationship and the efforts to resolve conflicts and maintain patterns of cooperation. (On demand)

POLS 3169. Foreign Policy of African States. (3) Prerequisite: any upper division course on Africa. A theoretical approach to the study of external and internal factors influencing the development, implementation, and conduct of foreign policy of African states. Dual-listed with AAAS 4105. (A student cannot receive credit for POLS 3169 and AAAS 4105.) (Spring)

Political Philosophy

POLS 3070. Topics in Political Philosophy. (V) (3) Analysis of a selected problem in contemporary political philosophy or in the history of political philosophy. Includes moral and ethical evaluation of political and social practices and institutions. Readings from classic texts or contemporary works. Topic for consideration changes from semester to semester. Course may be repeated with permission of instructor. (On demand)

POLS 3171. History of Classical Political Philosophy. (V) (3) Major concepts and systems of political philosophy of Ancient Greece and Rome. (On demand)

POLS 3172. African-American Political Philosophy. (3) Prerequisite: 3000 level course on Africa from AAAS, HIST, or POLS. Major competing ideologies in African-American political philosophy. Dual-listed with AAAS 3179. (A student cannot receive credit for POLS 3172 and AAAS 3179.) (On demand)

POLS 3173. History of Modern Political Philosophy. (V) (3) Major concepts and systems of western political philosophy from the 16th-19th century. (On demand)

POLS 3174. Democracy. (V) (3) Examination of two conceptions of the nature and justification of democracy: liberal democracy and participatory democracy through the use of contemporary political and social research. (On demand)

POLS 3175. Law, Justice and Morality. (V) (3) Introduction to ethics with a focus on such contemporary ethical issues as abortion, suicide and euthanasia, capital punishment, and war and terrorism. (On demand)

POLS 3177. Social and Political Philosophy. (C) (3) Philosophical concepts involved in understanding and evaluating the basic structure of societies (e.g., economic, educational, legal, motivational and political) including equality, fraternity, freedom and rights. Relevance to contemporary social and political issues stressed. Readings from classical and contemporary sources. Same as PHIL 3226 and taught by the Philosophy Department. (On demand)

Research in Political Science

POLS 3220. Research Methods in Political Science. (W) (4) Prerequisites: junior standing; and nine hours of political science, three each in American Politics or Public Administration, International Politics, Comparative Politics and Area Studies; and STAT 1222. An introduction to research methods in political science to include a brief consideration of the following topics: philosophy of science; the place of research methods in the discipline of political science; research design; research strategies and techniques; data interpretation. Three lecture hours and a one-hour lab period per week. (Fall, Spring)

POLS 3990. Senior Thesis. (W) (3) Prerequisite: POLS 3220. The student completes an article-length research paper under the supervision of a member of the faculty. The paper must involve quantitative or other methods of modern political analysis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Internship and Independent Study

POLS 3400. Internship in Political Science. (3-6) Practical experience in politics by working for a party, campaign organization, political office holder, news medium, government agency or other political organization. Minimum of 150 working hours for three hours credit; minimum of 300 working hours for six hours credit. No more than six credits may be received through this course. Pass/No Credit grading only. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit

Additional work required for graduate credit.

POLS 4610. Challenges of Democracy. (3) (3G) Seminar on a current challenge to democratic practice in the United States to examine sources and consequences of the challenge and possible solutions. The topic changes from year to year. The class conducts a public forum on the challenge at the end of the semester. Graduate students are expected to prepare a research paper, lead the forum, and otherwise perform above the level of undergraduates. (Fall)

POLS 4800. Independent Study. (1-3) (1-3G) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Supervised investigation of a political problem that is (1) of special interest to the student; (2) within the area of the instructor's special competence; and (3) normally an extension of previous coursework with the instructor. A student may take more than one course under this number but not more than three hours a semester. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Graduate Only

POLS 6000. Topics for Graduate Study in Political Science. (1-4G) Intensive study of a topic in Political Science. The topic of investigation may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

POLS 6195. Robert A. Taft Institute of Government. (3G) Open under special arrangement on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Summer)

POLS 6196. Urban Systems for School Administrators. (3G) Corequisite: HIST 6196. An interdepartmental, team-taught course which consists of a survey of the courses and consequences of urbanization in the United States with particular attention to the urban South. Urbanization is treated as a system linking historic, political, economic and social factors, particularly since 1945. (Summer)

Psychology (PSYC) [Page Contents]

Undergraduate

PSYC 1101. General Psychology. (S or C) (3) A survey of the field including such topics as learning, emotions, motivation, personality, psychological testing and abnormal behavior. Emphasis on psychology as a behavioral science. May be taken with or without the lab. All psychology majors and those who wish to apply this course as partial fulfillment of the University science and technology (GOAL IV) requirement must take PSYC 1101L during the same semester in which they take PSYC 1101. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

PSYC 1101L. General Psychology Laboratory. (S) (1) An introduction to laboratory equipment and procedures. Meets two hours per week. (May not be taken apart from the lecture portion of PSYC 1101 except by permission of the department.) (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

PSYC 2102. Research Methodology. (W) (4) Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and 1101L, and STAT 1222. Experimental, observational and correlational methods of psychological research. Basic concepts of philosophy of science will also be discussed. Emphasis on methodology rather than content and applicability of methods to current topics in psychology. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory period a week. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 2109. Educational Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. The psychology of learning, human development, assessment and other domains applicable to formal educational settings. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 2112. Introduction to Behavior Modification. (4) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Methods and constructs of behavior modification including the application of the methods to laboratory research. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory period a week. (Fall)

PSYC 2120. Child Psychology. (C) (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Psychological development in infancy and childhood, including such topics as biological change, learning, thought, language, social relations, intelligence and morality. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 2121. Adolescent Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Developmental and psychological characteristics of adolescents with emphasis on the developmental transitions, social contexts and problems of adolescence. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 2124. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging. (C) (3) Psychological development through adulthood and old age. Emphasis on processes underlying continuity and change in adulthood, including personality and socialization, cognitive development and the psychophysiology of aging. (Same as GRNT 2124) (Fall)

PSYC 2150. Psychology of Adjustment. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. The study of the process of adjustment. Consideration is given to psychological reactions to critical problems encountered in modern life. Introduction to different approaches to psychotherapy. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 2171. Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (3) The study of people at work; what motivates people to work and what leads to satisfaction, alienation or performance; how to lead others; the structure of an organization and processes of communication, decision making and conflict; socialization through selection and training; measurement of individual contributions; the design of work itself; ways to change and develop entire organizations. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 3001. Topics in Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Examination of special psychological topics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

PSYC 3103. History and Systems of Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Historical antecedents and origins of modern psychology. Emphasis on influential psychological systems such as behaviorism and psychoanalysis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 3110. Comparative Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Animal and human behavior from a comparative point of view. Includes the study of methodology, classification of behavior patterns as well as the origin of these patterns. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 3111. Psychology of Learning. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. (Completion of PSYC 2102 is strongly recommended.) Major theories and empirical findings in the area of learning. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 3112. Consequences and the Sources of Behavior Control. (4) Prerequisite: PSYC 2112. Application of the principles and techniques of the experimental analysis of behavior to a variety of behavior problems in a number of different environments with an emphasis on extrapolation to new and different problems and settings. (Students will be required to develop individualized projects utilizing the material discussed in class.) (On demand)

PSYC 3113. Physiological Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. The relationship of physiological systems to integrated behavior and an introduction to brain-behavior relationships. Emphasis on neural regulation of behavior. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 3114. Motivation. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Current theories and research in the area of motivation. Consideration is given to the role of emotion in human motives. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 3115. Sensation and Perception. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. (Completion of PSYC 2102 is strongly recommended.) Sensory and perceptual processes, including such topics as psychophysics, information processing and color. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 3116. Human Cognitive Processes. (C) (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Processes involved in such complex human behaviors as language (acquisition and usage), memory and problem solving with emphasis upon experimental findings and current theories. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 3117. Hereditary Behavior. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Genetic and environmental contributions to behavior and psychological processes. History of the nature-nurture issue in psychology; animal and human research methods; statistical analysis of behavior-genetic data; and the heritability of learning ability, intelligence, personality and psychopathology. (Yearly)

PSYC 3118. Research Methods in Physiological Psychology. (4) Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and permission of the instructor. Current laboratory techniques in physiological psychology, including basic surgeries, lesioning, stimulation, recording and histology. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory period a week. (On demand)

PSYC 3122. Cognitive and Language Development. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and 2120. Theory and research on the development of thought and language in children including such topics as information processing, Piaget's theory of cognitive development, and various approaches to the acquisition of language. (Yearly)

PSYC 3123. Social and Personality Development. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and 2120. Social and personality development of children, including such topics as infant social behavior, socialization practices, independence and achievement, aggression, sex-role development and moral development. (Yearly)

PSYC 3125. Older Worker and Retirement. (W) (3) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Physical characteristics, personal attitudes, and structural factors affecting the employment of persons over 40. Topics include biological aging, myths and stereotypes about older workers, public policies, human resources practices, economics of retirement, and theories about career and life stages. (Yearly)

PSYC 3130. Social Psychology. (C) (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. The social behavior of individuals. Individuals' behavior in relation to others. Attitude change, social conflict, social interaction, social perception and social influence processes; general theories of social behavior and research approaches. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 3135. Psychology of Personality. (C) (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Current personality theories. Consideration given to psychoanalytic, physiological, trait and factor, the perceptual viewpoints in the light of contemporary research. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 3140. Basic Processes in Psychological Assessment. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and 1101L, and STAT 1222; PSYC 2102 recommended. Psychological testing, including scaling procedures, reliability and validity, correlational techniques used in test construction, a review of various kinds of psychological tests and basic approaches to test interpretation. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 3151. Abnormal Psychology. (C)(3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. A history of psychopathology. Case studies, differential diagnosis, psychological dynamics of abnormal behavior, including theoretical, clinical and experimental contributions in the field. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 3152. Child Psychopathology. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 1101, 2120 and 3151. Principles of classification, assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who display deviant affective, cognitive and social behavior. (Yearly)

PSYC 3155. Community Psychology. (3) Social forces, particularly within the context of organizations and/or communities, which affect the development of psychopathology and/or personal competency, with emphasis on preventing psychopathology and increasing competency. Topics include the concept of prevention; assessment of organizations; communities and other environments; methods of instituting organizational and community change; evaluating the effects of community interventions; social policy analysis; and ethical issues involved in community work. (Yearly)

PSYC 3172. Psychology of Personnel: Employee Selection and Classification. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 2171 or consent of instructor. Methods, techniques and procedures used to select and classify employees. (Fall)

PSYC 3173. Psychological Bases of Training Programs. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and 2171, or consent of instructor. Application of alternative theories about adult learning to the development and conduct of training programs in industry. Topics include how to develop training needs, a description of methods available to trainers such as programmed instruction and sensitivity training, and how to evaluate the effects of various training techniques. (Spring)

PSYC 3313. Neuropsychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 3113 or equivalent. Brain function and behavior, especially in individuals believed to be brain damaged (e.g., by stroke, Alzheimer's, or head injury); general principles of brain function and of human neuropsychology, including higher functions (e.g., memory and language); neuropsychological assessment. (Fall)

PSYC 3316. Cognitive Neuroscience. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 3113 or 3116. Biological basis of consciousness and the neurobiology of mental processes by which we perceive, act, learn, and remember; representation of mental processes from electrophysiological and brain imaging techniques, clinical neurology, and computational science. (Spring)

PSYC 3405. Practicum in Applied Psychology. (1-4) Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the instructor and the Psychology Department. Work in practical settings related to psychology under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. The student must have obtained approval in the semester preceding the semester in which the practicum is to be taken. Offered only on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 3612. Seminar in Behavior Modification. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2102, 2112 and 3112. Current issues in behavior modification, including an integration of principles, techniques and practical experiences. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (On demand)

PSYC 3613. Seminar in Physiological Psychology. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2102, and permission of the instructor. PSYC 3113 or equivalent recommended. Intensive study of selected topics in physiological psychology, such as psychopharmacology, biofeedback and self-regulation, and sleeping and waking. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)

PSYC 3619. Seminar in Experimental Psychology. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2102, and permission of the instructor. In-depth examination of an area of current concern in the psychological laboratory. Each semester will have a different focus such as discrimination, learning, memory, experimental analysis of behavior and attention. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)

PSYC 3625. Seminar in Developmental Psychology. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2102, permission of the instructor, and either 2120, 2121, or 2124. Concentrated examination of selected current issues and research in a field of developmental psychology. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)

PSYC 3630. Seminar in Social Psychology. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2102, 3130, and permission of the instructor. Intensive study at the advanced level of topics of current research and theoretical interest in social psychology. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)

PSYC 3650. Seminar in Human Adaptation and Behavior. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2102, and permission of the instructor. Intensive reading and discussion in selected areas of psychology, such as stress, personality, emotions and psychopathology. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)

PSYC 3655. Seminar in Community Psychology. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2102, 2150, 3151, or permission of the instructor. Application of psychological research findings to specific problems in the community with emphasis on problems hypothesized directly to affect psychological well-being. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)

PSYC 3670. Seminar in Industrial Psychology. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC 2102, 2171, and permission of instructor. Topics of current concern in industrial/organizational psychology and related disciplines including issues that affect individuals at work and organizations in society. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills. (Yearly)

PSYC 3806. Individual Studies in Psychology. (1-4) Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and the Department. Directed individual study which may take the form of initiating, designing and conducting an original research problem or a critique and synthesis of existing research. May be repeated for credit. The student must have obtained approval in the semester preceding the semester in which the course is to be taken. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit

Additional work required for graduate credit.

PSYC 4140. Tests and Measurements. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Psychological and educational measurements in current use with emphasis on structure, administration and application of group tests. Individual tests such as Stanford-Binet, WISC and WAIS will be reviewed. (On demand)

Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate

PSYC 5006. Selected Topics in Psychology. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing. Examination of special psychological topics. (On demand)

PSYC 5152. Psychology of Exceptional Children. (3) (3G) Assessing and treating the exceptional child. Emphasis on current research in several diagnostic categories, including the emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, mentally retarded, physically handicapped and gifted. (On demand)

PSYC 5153. Psychology of Mental Retardation. (3) (3G) Psychological aspects of mental retardation in relation to adjustment and educational development. Emphasis on current research and intervention strategies. (On demand)

Graduate Only

Permission of department required for enrollment in these courses:

PSYC 6010 Topics in Learning and Cognition. (3G) An examination of selected topics in the areas of learning, memory and cognition, and behavior modification, with an emphasis on the applications to the areas of clinical, community and industrial psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of department. (Alternate years)

PSYC 6015. Topics in Perception and Physiological Psychology. (3G) An examination of selected topics in the areas of sensation and perception, physiological and neuropsychology, with an emphasis on the applications to the areas of clinical, community, and industrial psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of department. (Alternate years)

PSYC 6020. Topics in Developmental Psychology. (3G) An examination of selected topics in child and adult development, aging, and developmental disabilities, with an emphasis on the applications to the areas of clinical, community, and industrial psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of department. (Alternate years)

PSYC 6030. Topics in Social Psychology and Personality. (3G) An examination of selected topics in personality and social psychology, with an emphasis on the applications to the areas of clinical, community, and industrial psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of department. (Alternate years)

PSYC 6050. Topics in Psychological Treatment. (3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6151. A topical course which will focus on issues in treatment, alternative treatment perspectives, special client populations. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. (Yearly)

PSYC 6099. Topics in Psychology. (3G) A discussion of selected topics in psychology. (On demand)

PSYC 6102. Research Design and Quantitative Methods in Psychology. (3G) Prerequisites: MATH 1222 and PSYC 2102 or equivalent. Experimental and correlational methods of psychological research, including single subject designs with emphasis on research design and the application of statistical methods to psychological research. (Fall)

PSYC 6107. Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology. (2G) Roles and responsibilities of psychologists, including ethical standards in professional practice, testing and research; expectations and problems confronting psychologists in industrial, clinical and professional organizations. (Fall)

PSYC 6111. Psychology of Learning and Memory. (3G) Principles, theories and current research in learning with emphasis on human learning and memory. (On demand)

PSYC 6112. Applied Behavior Analysis. (3G) Use of behavior principles in applied settings. Topics include: behavioral assessment, positive and negative reinforcement, punishment, extinction, stimulus control, maintenance and generalization of behavior change. Each student will design and carry out a behavior change project. (On demand)

PSYC 6113. Physiological Psychology. (3G) The relationships between the nervous system and behavior. Topics include the structure of the nervous system and nerve conduction, the functional organization of the central nervous system, neuronal and hormonal control of behavior, biofeedback and other appropriate topics. (On demand)

PSYC 6115. Sensation and Perception. (3G) Processes involved in receiving and interpreting sensory data including all the sensory systems with an emphasis on vision. (On demand)

PSYC 6120. Developmental Psychology. (3G) Psychological development across the lifespan. (On demand)

PSYC 6124. Psychology of Aging. (3G) Psychology of aging with particular emphasis on issues related to community/clinical psychology and industrial/ organizational psychology. Topics include myths and stereotypes about aging, problems faced by older workers, retirement, mental health and normal aging, counseling the older adult, and psychological disorders in later life. (Spring)

PSYC 6130. Social Psychology. (3G) Human social behavior; topics include affiliation, person perception, conformity and attitudes. (On demand)

PSYC 6135. Psychology of Personality. (3G) A critical evaluation of major personality theories including an extensive survey of current research. (On demand)

PSYC 6140. Psychological Measurement and Evaluation. (3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6102. Measurement of psychological characteristics; scaling, reliability, validity and norms; construction and use of the intelligence tests, personality inventories, interest tests, attitude scales, etc., interviewing, survey techniques and behavioral assessment. (Spring)

PSYC 6141. Intellectual Assessment. (4G) Theories of intelligence and methods of intellectual assessment, including practice in administering intelligence tests, interpreting results, and writing evaluation reports. Three lecture hours and one two-hour lab per week. (Fall)

PSYC 6142. Personality Assessment. (4G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6151, 6141 or permission of department. Theories and methods used in the assessment of personality and psychopathology, including practice in administering personality tests, interpreting results and writing evaluation reports. Three lecture hours and one two-hour lab per week. (Spring)

PSYC 6145. Applied Research Design and Program Evaluation. (3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6102. Models of evaluative research; also techniques, designs and administration of program evaluation. Topics include role conflicts, entry issues, goal setting, research for program planning and implementation and examples of actual program design and evaluation. (Spring)

PSYC 6150. Introduction to Psychological Treatment. (4G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6151. Major approaches to psychological intervention, including psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic and cognitive-behavioral systems. Emphasis on practical therapy considerations, including crisis intervention, client behaviors at various stages of therapy, handling difficult clients and ethical and professional issues. Three lecture hours and one two-hour lab per week. (Spring)

PSYC 6151. Behavior Disorders. (4G) Diagnostic systems in current use and the implications of these systems for psychologists; several perspectives on psychological processes, behavior disorders and diagnosis including psychodynamic, behavioral and social models; practice in diagnostic interviewing. Three lecture hours and one two-hour lab per week. (Fall)

PSYC 6153. Classification of Psychological Dysfunctions. (3G) Introduction to systems for classifying psychological disorders for counselors and review of current theoretical, experimental, and clinical perspectives on abnormal psychology, including the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Credit will not be given for both PSYC 6153 and PSYC 6151. (Spring)

PSYC 6155. Community Psychology. (3G) Research, intervention techniques and settings associated with major approaches in community psychology including the mental health, organizational, ecological and social action models. (Fall)

PSYC 6171. Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (3G) Human behavior within organizations. Topics include personnel selection and placement, job analysis, motivation, satisfaction, consumer psychology and ergonomics. (Fall)

PSYC 6171L. Laboratory in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (1G) Corequisite: PSYC 6171. Practice in administration and scoring of surveys and tests. Experience in role plays, training practices, and interviews. (Fall)

PSYC 6172. Personnel I. (3G) Prerequisite or corequisite: PSYC 6171, 6140. Techniques of applied personnel psychology. Topics include job analysis, testing in industry, interviews, personality measures, assessment centers, job evaluation, and polygraphs. (Spring)

PSYC 6173. Individual Dynamics. (3G) The individual within the organization. Special emphasis on theories of motivation and job satisfaction. (On demand)

PSYC 6174. Organizational Dynamics I. (3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6171. Group processes, including group formation, group decision making, leadership and group structure. (Spring)

PSYC 6175. Organizational Dynamics II. (3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6174. Organization theories and organizational change methods. (Fall)

PSYC 6176. Counseling Psychology in Organizations. (3G) Application of psychology to special problems within the organization, especially the counseling of employees experiencing life problems: for example, retirement, alcoholism, interpersonal conflict. (On demand)

PSYC 6177. Personnel II. (3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6172. Theoretical bases of personnel psychology. Topics include performance appraisal, legal issues, personnel strategies, validation issues, utility analysis, human resource planning and training. (Fall)

PSYC 6450. Practicum in Clinical Psychology. (1-3G) Prerequisites: PSYC 6150 and permission of department. Experience in clinical assessment and/or psychotherapy with clients at local agencies under supervision from a faculty member on campus. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 6455. Practicum in Community Psychology. (1-3G) Applications of the principles of community psychology to special problems within an organization or community setting. The project might include, but would not be limited to, consultation, program development, training, community education or program evaluation. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring)

PSYC 6477. Projects in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (1-3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6171. A structured practicum experience or research paper in industrial/organizational psychology. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 6899. Readings and Research in Psychology. (1-4G) Prerequisite: permission of instructor and department to be obtained in the semester preceding the semester in which the course is to be taken. Individual study in psychology which may take the form of conducting empirical research or formulating a critique and synthesis of existing research. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PSYC 6999. Thesis. (1-3G) The thesis is coordinated with the student's interests and practical experience during the second year to allow the development of an area of specialization. Thesis projects can be of three types: (1) An original experiment that will contribute to the psychological literature; (2) a thorough case analysis including literature review and application; (3) the development of a community psychology program or intervention to accomplish an important, well-defined goal. A completed paper and oral presentation are required. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Reading (READ) [Page Contents]

Undergraduate

READ 3225. Teaching Reading to Elementary School Learners. (W) (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Research, theory, and instructional practices related to the reading process and reading instruction in the elementary school; relationship between language development and reading; examination of instructional materials, including literature, basal readers, and informational texts; field-based application of course content. (Fall, Spring)

READ 3255. Integrating Reading and Writing Across Content Areas. (W) (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Theories, research and instructional methods associated with reading and writing in the content areas of the middle and secondary school curriculum. Field-based application of course content. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate

READ 5000. Topics in Reading, Language, and Literacy. (1-6) (1-6G) May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area. With department approval, may be repeated for credit for different topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

READ 5260. Relationship Between Writing and Reading K-12. (3) (3G) Theories, research and instructional methods pertaining to related developmental processes of reading and writing from pre-school through high school. (Fall, Spring)

READ 5270. Trends and Issues in Reading and Language Arts. (3) (3G) Theories, research and instructional methods associated with reading and the language arts, preschool through high school; questions of effectiveness related to instructional approaches and materials; related topics such as multicultural literacy, the role of phonics, and assessment. (Fall, Summer)

Graduate Only

READ 6000. Topics in Reading, Language, and Literacy. (1-6G) May include classroom and/or clinic experiences in the content area. With department approval, may be repeated for credit for different topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

READ 6250. Language Development and Reading. (3G) Theories, research, instructional approaches and materials, and evaluation strategies pertaining to the relationship between the development of language competence and performance and the development of reading abilities and interest. (Fall, Spring)

READ 6260. Diagnostic Instruction in Reading. (3G) Prerequisite: READ 6250 or permission of instructor. Examination, use, and critique of theories and research about reading processes and problems; diagnostic approaches and techniques; instructional strategies to improve reading proficiency. (Fall)

READ 6470. Practicum in Reading Instruction. (3G) Prerequisite: READ 6260 and permission of instructor. Application and evaluation of instructional approaches in reading; working with students and colleagues in planning, implementing, observing and evaluating instruction. (On demand)

READ 6480. Seminar on K-12 Reading. (3G) Prerequisites: completion of graduate reading course sequence and permission of instructor. Analysis and investigation of current research, theory, practices and programs in reading, including training and experience in conducting in-service sessions and assisting school staff members in planning, implementing and evaluating the total school program. Offered only on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Spring)

READ 6800. Individual Study in Reading, Language, and Literacy. (1-6G) Prerequisite: Permission of the student's adviser. Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

READ 7999. Graduate Residence. (0G) Meets Graduate School requirement for continuous enrollment during completion of a capstone project or comprehensive examination. (Fall, Spring)

Religious Studies (RELS) [Page Contents]

Undergraduate

RELS 1101. An Introduction to Religious Studies. (L,V,W) (3) An introduction to the study of the religious dimensions of human existence. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

RELS 1110. The Long Search. (V) (3) A survey of the major religions of the world based on the film series The Long Search. (On demand)

RELS 2000. Topics in Religious Studies. (1-3) Credit hours vary with topics. Special topics in Religious Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

RELS 2101. Introduction to Western Religious Thought. (WL) (3) The major religions, myths, symbols, ideas and traditions that have informed the fundamental ways people in the West have seen themselves in the world. (Fall, Spring)

RELS 2102. Introduction to Asian Religions. (L or X) (3) Selected religions of Asia such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese and Japanese religions. Special emphasis on their world views as expressed in the functional use of myth and symbol in the tradition. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

RELS 2104. Hebrew Scriptures/Old Testament. (VL) (3) The Hebrew religious tradition from the perspective of its development in the culture of the ancient Near East. (Yearly)

RELS 2105. New Testament and Christian Origins. (VL) (3) Emergence of Christianity in its cultural context. Analysis of selected early Christian writings in English translation. (Fall, Spring)

RELS 2108. Religion in American Culture. (C) (3) The role of religion in the shaping of American culture. (Fall, Spring)

RELS 2600. Orientation to the Major. (1) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. An introduction to the critical issues and methods of the academic study of religion in the university. (Fall, Spring)

RELS 3000. Topics in Religious Studies. (3) Treatment of a special topic in religious studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

RELS 3010. Major Figure in Religious Studies. (3) The life and works of a major figure who has contributed to religious studies. May be repeated for credit for different figures. (On demand)

RELS 3101. Greek Myths and Religions. (W,L) (3) The gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines in ancient Greek myths and religions; Greek myth and later Western religions; polytheism and monotheism; functions of myth; contemporary interpretations of Greek myth. (Yearly)

RELS 3104. Hebrew Prophetic Religion. (3) Prerequisite: RELS 2104 or consent of the instructor. The historical development of the prophetic movement from its origins to its culmination in the classical prophets of the eighth to sixth centuries B.C. (On demand)

RELS 3107. The Psalms and Wisdom Literature of Israel. (3) Prerequisite: RELS 2104 or consent of the instructor. The origin and content of the Psalms and the place of wisdom literature in the development of Hebrew thought. (On demand)

RELS 3110. Judaism. (3) The development of Jewish religious thought from antiquity to the present. (Yearly)

RELS 3113. Jesus. (3) Prerequisite: RELS 2105 or consent of the instructor. Jesus and the religion he taught from the point of view of the synoptic gospels. (Alternate years)

RELS 3116. Paul. (3) Prerequisite: RELS 2105 or consent of the instructor. The writings of St. Paul. The occasion, purpose and significance of each letter for the emerging Christian community. (Alternate years)

RELS 3119. Christianity through Art and Architecture. (3) Christian history from the catacombs to the 20th century. Focus on religious expression in pictorial art, architecture and sculpture. (On demand)

RELS 3122. Western Esoteric Traditions. (3) Traditions which emphasize that the highest wisdom is found in the inner self: gnosticism, mysticism, hermeticism, grail legends, alchemy. (On demand)

RELS 3125. Medieval Christianity. (3) Christianity in the context of the culture of the High Middle Ages (1050-1350 C.E.). (On demand)

RELS 3131. Islam. (3) The development of the traditions in Islam with emphasis on Islamic culture, literature and mysticism. (Yearly)

RELS 3134. Studies in Western Religious Thought. (3) Selected works of major religious authors in the West. (On demand)

RELS 3135. Religion in Nineteenth-Century America. (3) Examination of religious thought, practices, and movements in 19th-century America. (On demand)

RELS 3137. Contemporary African-American Religions. (3) African-American religion since World War II. Emphasis on the influence of religion and religious leaders in the struggle for a Black humanity. (Alternate years)

RELS 3150. The Black Church/Civil Rights Movement. (VX) (3) Role of the black church in the struggle for human equality. Topics such as radical, moderate, and accommodationist leadership styles; historical development of the black church in the South; and its emergence as a foundation for modern civil rights movement. (Same as AAAS 3150). (Fall)

RELS 3151. Primitive Religions. (3) Religious conceptions of prehistoric humans as found in painting, sculpture, artifacts, burial practices, etc. Two or three selected examples of tribal religion in the modern period. (On demand)

RELS 3154. Hinduism. (3) The ancient Vedic traditions and the development of Hinduism. Emphasis is on the role of Hinduism in Indian civilization. (Alternate years)

RELS 3157. Buddhism. (3) The historical development of Buddhism with special attention given to its diverse manifestations in South Asia. (On demand)

RELS 3160. Tibetan Religion. (3) Prerequisite: RELS 2102 or consent of the instructor. The symbols, beliefs and practices of the Tibetan tradition. The fusion of the ancient native religion and Buddhism. (On demand)

RELS 3163. The Religious Art and Architecture of India. (A or X) (3) The visual art of Hindus, Buddhists, Jainas and Muslims in the architecture, paintings and sculptures of India. (Yearly)

RELS 3166. Taoism. (3) Philosophical Taoism as nature mysticism. Comparison with nature mystics in the West. (Alternate years)

RELS 3169. Zen Buddhism. (3) Prerequisite: RELS 2102 or consent of the instructor. Buddhist origins in India, development of the Ch'an (Zen) school in China and Japan, and emphasis on the formative influences of Zen on Japanese art and culture. (Alternate years)

RELS 3172. Religion in Asian Literature. (3) Religious ideas and themes in the literature of Asia. Examples chosen from such literary forms as the novel, the short story, autobiography, drama and poetry. (On demand)

RELS 3201. The Meaning of Death. (3) An investigation into the experience of death in the Western tradition. Philosophical, religious, existential, psychological and literary readings clarifying the conceptual problems in our ways of speaking about death. Understanding death as a horizon for understanding life. (Same as PHIL 3201.) (On demand)

RELS 3202. The Limits of Language. (3) What it means to be a linguistic creature living in a symbolic world. (On demand)

RELS 3206. Images and Experience. (3) The relationship between religious experience and images, as manifested privately (dreams, fantasies, ideals) and publicly (religion, myth, art). (On demand)

RELS 3207. Intensive Journal II. (WV) (3) Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing. Study of religion and holistic depth psychology. Practical experience of the Intensive Journal method concentrates on the inner and spiritual dimension in a life including applications to personal, educational, and professional life. (Alternate years) (Evenings)

RELS 3209. Quest in Literature. (3) The spiritual dimension of contemporary and traditional literature. Focus may be on an artist, genre (novel, poetry, drama) or theme. (On demand)

RELS 3212. Films and Identity. (WA) (3) Themes of religious identity, alienation, search, discovery, sexuality and death as reflected in recent American movies and foreign films. Film laboratory required. (On demand)

RELS 3215. The Artist as Visionary. (3) The role of visual imagination in the development of religious sensibilities. (Alternate years)

RELS 3221. Religion and Psychology. (3) Views of the self in relation to traditional religious views, particularly in the works of such people as Freud, Jung, Brown, Erikson, Skinner. (On demand)

RELS 3224. Science, Technology and Human Vision. (3) The relationship of science and religion, the place of the individual in a technological society and the visions of the scientific future. (On demand)

RELS 3230. Languages of Sacred Texts. (3) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. The language and literature of a particular religious tradition. Aims at a level of proficiency

to begin reading the sacred writings of a religion in the original language (Koine Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Classical Chinese, Sanskrit). May be repeated for credit when the subject matter changes. (Same as FORL 3050.) (On demand)

RELS 3242. Philosophy of Religion. (3) Philosophical implications of religious experience including the definitions, development and diverse forms of the problems of belief and reason in modern thought. (Same as PHIL 3242.) (On demand)

RELS 3400. Applied Research/Field Work. (3) Prerequisite: Major or minor in Religious Studies, 9 earned hours in Religious Studies, and permission of the Instructor. Research and in-service training in business or community-based organizations. Specific content based on contract between student, supervising professor and cooperating organization. (Approximately 120 contact hours for the semester) (On Demand)

RELS 3600. Senior Seminar. (W) (3) Required of majors in final year of studies. Others may be admitted with consent of the instructor. (Fall)

RELS 3800. Independent Studies. (1-3) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit

Additional work required for graduate credit.

RELS 4000 Topics in Religious Studies. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. (On demand)

RELS 4101. Religion and Modern Thought. (3) (3G) The interaction of modern thought and modern religious sensibilities. (Alternate years)

RELS 4201. Religion, Culture and Morality. (3) (3G) (W, X, V) Prerequisite: At least junior standing; one course in religious studies or ethics, or permission of the instructor. International/cross-cultural challenges and consequences of universal religious ethical systems versus religious relativism as the basis for moral theories and practices, including experiences and concerns of under-represented groups within religious moral systems. (On demand)

RELS 4204. Life-Study. (WV) (3) (3G) Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing. An appreciation of the religious dimension in a human life-history. Based on concepts, principles and methods developed by Ira Progoff for working within the life-history of a person who lived in a previous generation. (Yearly) (Evenings)

RELS 4205. Intensive Journal. (W, V) (3) (3G) Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing. Study of religion and holistic depth psychology. Practical experience of the Intensive Journal method concentrates on the outer and creative dimension in a life including applications to personal, educational, and professional life. (Alternate years) (Evenings)

RELS 4218. Jung and Religion. (W, L) (3) (3G) Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing. The works of C.G. Jung as they relate to an understanding of religion and religious experience. Emphasis on his interpretations of myths and symbols as they appear in both Western and non-Western religions. His theories of creativity and the arts, religious expressions and quests for meaning. (Yearly)

Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate

RELS 5000. Topics in Religious Studies. (1-3) (1-3G) Prerequisites and credit hours vary with topics. Special topics in Religious Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

Graduate Only

RELS 6000. Topics in Religious Studies. (1-3G) Prerequisites and credit hours vary with topics. Advanced topics in Religious Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

RELS 6800. Directed Studies. (3G) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring)

Research (RSCH) [Page Contents]

Graduate Only

RSCH 6101. Educational Research Methods. (3G) Empirical, logical and conceptual research problems; methods and procedures of research; interpreting research; writing reviews of related literature; library research. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

RSCH 6109. Assessment and Evaluation Methods. (3G) Assessment of performance and ability through the selection, administration, and interpretation of standardized and criterion-referenced assessment instruments and mastering of other competencies prescribed by the State of North Carolina and other professional organizational standards. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

RSCH 6110. Descriptive and Inferential Statistics in Education. (3G) Prerequisite: RSCH 6101 or equivalent. Objective decision-making in research; inferential methods; elementary parametric and non-parametric techniques in hypothesis testing, data processing through University computer facilities. (Fall)

Advanced Graduate Only

RSCH 7110. Applied Research. (3G) Development and implementation of proposals for research; use of designs for research and statistical procedures as required by research plans of graduate students. (Summer)

RSCH 7120. Multivariate Statistics. (3G) Prerequisite: RSCH 6110 or equivalent. Multiple regression; factor analysis applied to descriptive, correlational and experimental research. (Fall)

RSCH 7196. Program Evaluation Research Methods in Education. (3G) Examination of strategies and techniques of program evaluation with emphasis on the mastery of skills for utilization of selected procedures for analyzing teaching/ learning processes. (Spring)

Russian (RUSS) [Page Contents]

Undergraduate

RUSS 1201. Elementary Russian I. (3) Corequisite: RUSS 1201L. Fundamentals of the Russian language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. (Fall)

RUSS 1201L. Elementary Russian Practicum I. (1) Corequisite: RUSS 1201. Drill, practice, practical application of structures and concepts learned in class. Two hours per week. (Fall)

RUSS 1202. Elementary Russian II. (3) Prerequisites: RUSS 1201 and 1201L. Fundamentals of the Russian language, including speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. (Spring)

RUSS 1202L. Elementary Russian Practicum II. (1) Prerequisites: RUSS 1201 and 1201L. Corequisite: 1202. Drill, practice, practical application of structures and concepts learned in class. Two hours per week. (Spring)

RUSS 2201. Intermediate Russian I. (4) Prerequisite: RUSS 1202 or permission of the department. Review of grammar, with conversation and composition based upon readings in Russian culture and civilization. Three class hours and two lab hours per week. (On demand)

RUSS 2202. Intermediate Russian II. (4) Prerequisite: RUSS 2201 or permission of the department. Continuation of grammar, conversation and composition skills, based on readings in Russian literature. Three class hours and two lab hours per week. (On demand)

SECONDARY EDUCATION (SECD)

Undergraduate

SECD 2140. The Adolescent Learner. (3) Characteristics of the adolescent learner, including the impact on the classroom of physical, social, cognitive, moral, vocational and affective development factors and multicultural issues. Field-based activities include observation and tutoring in school and non-school settings; 15 hours of field experiences. (Fall, Spring)

SECD 3141. Secondary Schools. (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Overview of secondary education with emphasis on the foundational components and instructional programs appropriate for contemporary adolescents in American society. Includes 15 hours of field experiences. (Fall, Spring)

SECD 3142. Issues in Secondary Education. (2) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Corequisites: SPED 3290 and a content methods course. Integration of preservice education and academic concentration course work in a pre-student-teaching field experience. Students choose from sections of the course which focus on a contextual issue of particular interest while working in a setting where the issue exists. Students may take as many different Issues sections as their schedules permit. Includes 30 hours of field experiences. (Fall, Spring)

SECD 3441. Student Teaching/Seminar: 9-12 Secondary Science. (15) Prerequisite: Approval of an Application to Student Teaching. A planned sequence of experiences in the student's area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a cooperating teacher in which the student demonstrates the competencies identified for his/her specific teaching field in an appropriate grade-level setting. Approximately 35-40 hours per week in an assigned school setting and 10-12 on-campus seminars scheduled throughout the semester. (Fall, Spring)

SECD 3442. Student Teaching/Seminar: 9-12 Secondary

Mathematics. (15) Prerequisite: Approval of an Application to Student Teaching. A planned sequence of experiences in the student's area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a cooperating teacher in which the student demonstrates the competencies identified for his/her specific teaching field in a appropriate grade-level setting. Approximately 35-40 hours per week in an assigned school setting and 10-12 on-campus seminars scheduled throughout the semester. (Fall, Spring)

SECD 3443. Student Teaching/Seminar: 9-12 Secondary

Social Studies. (15) Prerequisite: Approval of an Application to Student Teaching. A planned sequence of experiences in the student's area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a cooperating teacher in which the student demonstrates the competencies identified for his/her specific teaching field in an appropriate grade-level setting. Approximately 35-40 hours per week in an assigned school setting and 10-12 on-campus seminars scheduled throughout the semester. (Fall, Spring)

SECD 3444. Student Teaching/Seminar: 9-12 Secondary

English (15) Prerequisite: approval of an Application to Student Teaching. A planned sequence of experiences in the student's area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a university supervisor and a cooperating teacher in which the student demonstrates the competencies identified for his/her specific teaching field in an appropriate grade-level setting. Approxiimately 35-40 hours per week in an assigned school setting and 10-12 on-campus seminars scheduled throughout the semester. (Fall, Spring)

SECD 3800. Individual Study in Secondary Education. (1-6) Prerequisite: Permission of the student's advisor. Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate

SECD 5000. Topics in Secondary Education. (1-6) (1-6G) May include classroom and/or clinical experiences in the content area. With department approval, may be repeated for credit for different topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Graduate Only

SECD 6000. Topics in Secondary Education. May include classroom and/or clinic experiences in the content area. With department approval, may be repeated for credit for different topics. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SECD 6472. Secondary Education Clinical Experience. (3G) Program of learning activities in the student's area of academic concentration in an approved secondary school setting. (On demand)

SECD 6475. Secondary Internship and Seminar. (3-6G) Supervised clinical activities to develop and assess the student's ability to observe, analyze and recommend changes for curriculum and instruction in the secondary classroom. (Fall, Spring)

SECD 6800. Individual Study in Secondary Education. (1-6G) Prerequisite: Permission of the student's adviser. Independent study under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SECD 7999. Graduate Residence. (0G) Meets Graduate School requirement for continuous enrollment during completion of a capstone project or comprehensive examination. (Fall, Spring)

Sociology (SOCY) [Page Contents]

Undergraduate

SOCY 1101. Introduction to Sociology. (VC) (3) The sociological perspective and process; fundamental concepts, principles and procedures. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

SOCY 2090. Topics in Sociology. (1-3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Examination of specialized topics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

SOCY 2112. Popular Culture. (VC) (3) Analysis of popular forms of everyday life in America: fashions, fads, entertainment trends, advertising, television programming, music, myths, stereotypes and icons of mass-mediated culture. (Fall, Spring)

SOCY 2132. Marriage and the Family. (VC) (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Cross-cultural examination of family; socialization and sex roles; love, dating, and mate selection; communication; sexuality; power and decision making; parenthood; childlessness; conflict and violence; divorce, remarriage and stepfamilies; alternate lifestyles; and future family. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

SOCY 2163. Sociology of Gender. (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of the instructor. Changing patterns of gender inequality; socialization and social structure as basis of gendered behavior, ideologies, and relationships. Alternative gender models and social movements as vehicles to diminishing gender inequality. (Yearly)

SOCY 2171. Social Problems. (3) Contemporary social problems and consequences for American society. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

SOCY 3110. American Minority Groups. (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Relations between dominant and minority groups; the establishment, maintenance and decline

of dominance involving racial, ethnic and religious minorities. (Fall, Spring)

SOCY 3132. Sociology of Sport. (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of instructor. Dynamics and emergence of sport; reciprocal influence between sport and society; values, norms, and roles in sports. (Yearly)

SOCY 3143. Social Movements. (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Analysis of collective behavior, ideology, development and organizations of movements seeking or resisting change. (Yearly)

SOCY 3153. Evolution of Sociological Theory. (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Origins and evolution of fundamental sociological concepts and theories. (Fall, Spring)

SOCY 3161. Socialization and Society. (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Analysis and process of socialization, social interaction, sociocultural dimension of personality. (Yearly)

SOCY 3173. Criminology. (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Nature and historical development of crime and political-economic organization of crime, criminal law, theories of crime causation. (Yearly)

SOCY 3175. Crowds, Riots, and Disasters. (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Collective behavior in everyday life; crowds, rumors, fads, fashion; and collective behavior that disrupts social order; riots and responses to disaster; response of individuals, organizations and communities to natural disasters, e.g., floods, hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes. (Yearly)

SOCY 3261. Human Sexuality. (3) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of instructor. Human sexuality research; teenage pregnancy; birth control; sex education; sexual fantasy; pornography; homosexuality and bisexuality; sexual communication; heterosexual alternatives. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOCY 3656. Seminar in Sociological Research. (W) (3) (3G) Prerequisite: completion of all other required core courses. Development, analysis, and presentation of independent research project. Review of other research projects. (Spring)

SOCY 3895. Directed Individual Study. (1-4) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Supervised investigation of a special problem. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit

Additional work required for graduate credit.

SOCY 4090. Topics in Sociology. (1-3) (1-3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Examination of specialized sociological topics. May be repeated for credit. (A listing and brief description of specific courses offered each term is available from the departmental office.) Examples: corporate crime, divorce, mental health, Japan, Eastern Europe; sociology of religion. (On demand)

SOCY 4110. Sociology of Aging. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of the instructor. Study of the changing characteristics, aspirations and needs of older

adults and their impact upon such institutions as the family, work, the economy, politics, education, and health care;

emphasis on sociological theories of aging, contemporary research, and the analysis of specific aging policies and programs. (Same as GRNT 4110) (Fall)

SOCY 4111. Social Inequality. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Distribution of power, privilege and prestige; correlates and consequences of inequality; national and international comparisons. (Yearly)

SOCY 4112. Sociology of Work. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of instructor. The emergence of industrialization; its technology and impact on work, community and family; problems and contemporary trends in selected industrial societies. Additional work will be required of all graduate students. (On demand)

SOCY 4115. Sociology of Corporations. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Structure and dynamics of complex organizations; bureaucracy; mechanisms of change. (Yearly)

SOCY 4124. Sociology of the Community. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. Concepts and methods of community analysis of planned and unplanned community change. (On demand)

SOCY 4125. Urban Sociology. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of the instructor. Cross Cultural analysis of urban development, social structure, ecology, demographic composition, and social problems. (Yearly)

SOCY 4130. Sociology of Health and Illness. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of instructor. Impact of social factors on health and illness; health care occupations; organization and financing of health care; international comparisons; prospects for the future. Graduate students required to do additional readings and/or research. (Yearly)

SOCY 4131. Family Policy. (3) (3G) Critical analysis of four aspects of family policy: the historical and cultural factors that have resulted in specific policies affecting the family; the specification of contemporary family policy at both the national and state level; the intended and actual application of existing family policy; and the implications and impact of policies as they are interpreted and implemented. Graduate students required to complete a more extensive final paper. (On demand)

SOCY 4134. Families and Aging. (3) (3G) Theories explaining the formation and functioning of American families with emphasis on the impact of the aging of society. Examination of the current demographic trends and expectations of multigenerational families as well as the future demands and modifications. Graduate students required to complete a more extensive final paper. (On demand)

SOCY 4135. Sociology of Education. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of the instructor. Educational institution; the school class as a social system; the school as a social environment and a complex organization. (Yearly)

SOCY 4150. Older Individual and Society. (3) (3G) Review of the theories explaining the formation and functioning of American families with emphasis on the impact of the aging of society. Examination of the current demographic trends and expectations of multigenerational families as well as the future demands and modifications. Graduate students required to complete a more extensive final paper. (Yearly)

SOCY 4154. Contemporary Social Theory. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 3153 or consent of instructor. Elements and process of theory construction; contemporary social theories such as theories of social order and causation, power, class structure and inequality; group process theories; post-modern theories. (On demand)

SOCY 4155. Sociological Research Methods. (4) (4G) Prerequisite: SOCY 3153 or consent of instructor. Formulation of research problems; research designs; social measurement; sampling; collection, analysis and interpretation of data. Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units. (Fall, Spring)

SOCY 4156. Quantitative Analysis. (4) (4G) Prerequisites: SOCY 4155 or consent of department. Concepts and procedures of sociological analysis; data processing; measurement theory; quantitative models of analysis. Three hours of lecture/discussion and completion of weekly laboratory units. (Fall, Spring)

SOCY 4172. Sociology of Deviant Behavior. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101. An examination of the social processes producing unusual, bizarre and condemned behavior. (Fall, Spring) (Evenings)

SOCY 4263. Sociology of Small Groups. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: SOCY 1101 or consent of instructor. Systematic analysis and application of theoretical and empirical research pertaining to small groups. (On demand)

SOCY 4480. Internship in Society. (3-6) (3-6G) Prerequisite: consent of the department. Research and/or in-service training for selected students in cooperating community organizationns. Specified content based upon a contract between student, department, and community organization. May be repeated for credit up to six semester hours. Offered only on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOCY 4632. Changing American Family. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: SOCY 1101 and 2132, or consent of instructor. Family theories; family system in relation to other social systems; integration of marital, parental and occupational roles in context of changing socioeconomic influences; traditional versus contemporary family roles; breakdown in stable family functioning. (Fall) (Evenings)

Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate

SOCY 5151. Pro-seminar: Social Problems and Social Policy. (3) (3G). Prerequisite: graduate student in sociology or senior sociology major. Introduction to applied sociology, proposal writing and grantsmanship, professional ethics and professional socialization. Overview of major research areas in applied sociology. (Fall)

SOCY 5631. Seminar in Family Violence. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: senior, graduate student or consent of the instructor. Family violence in the context of a changing society and family system. Principal foci: child abuse, sexual abuse, spouse abuse; other forms of family violence. Investigation of these topics in terms of sociocultural influences and the internal dynamics of families. (Spring) (Evenings)

Graduate Only

SOCY 6090. Topics in Sociology. (3G) Prerequisite: consent of department. Intensive treatment of a topic or survey of related topics, depending on student needs and interests. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

SOCY 6130. Sociology of Aging: Theories and Research. (3G) Application of stratification theories and demography are applied to the older population. Issues of race, gender, socio-economic status, age, and geographic distribution are examined to investigate the diversity of the older age group and their access to resources. (Yearly)

SOCY 6135. Social Context of Schooling. (3G) The political economy of schooling; race, class, and gender effects on educational processes and outcomes; the school as a complex organization; the sociology of school reform movements. (Fall)

SOCY 6136. Qualitative Research Methods. (3G) Collection and analysis of qualitative date including use of grounded theory and a variety of qualitative techniques, consideration of ethical issues and the use of data. (Alternative years)

SOCY 6614. Self and Society. (3G) Examination of theoretical constructs and substantive concerns relevant to the socialization process; comparison of symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology, phenomenology; emphasis on social construction of reality in various "social worlds" (deviant, work, family). (Alternate years)

SOCY 6615. Dilemmas in Organizations. (3G) Examines organizational theory and research focused on organizational behavior, inter-organizational relations, relations with external stakeholders and organizational culture. Case study analysis, group-problem solving and the study of concrete organizational dilemmas. (Fall)

SOCY 6616. Stratification and Inequality. (3G) Examination of theories of stratification and the causes, processes and social consequences of economic and political inequality; assumptions behind, mechanisms for, and consequences of government and private sector strategies to address problems associated with inequality. (Alternate years)

SOCY 6617. Data Utilization. (3G) Methodological and statistical strategies for applied sociological research within organizational settings; selecting the best strategies consistent with budgetary, manpower and organizational constraints; interpreting and communicating research results in ways understandable to and useful for organizational decision-makers. (Alternate years)

SOCY 6651. Social Theory. (3G) Analysis of contemporary social theories, with emphasis on their implications for planned change. (Yearly)

SOCY 6652. Issues in Social Research. (3G) Examination of epistemology of social research; assumptions and methods of specific research strategies; ethical and policy issues of applied and academic research. (Alternate years)

SOCY 6653. Advanced Quantitative Analysis. (3G) Prerequisites: six hours in Introductory Statistics and/or Research Methods. Contemporary techniques of data analysis, management and processing applied to specific topics; measurement models, data reduction strategies and multivariate procedures. (Alternate years)

SOCY 6895. Tutorial in Sociology. (1-4G) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Directed reading and/or research;

development of expertise in substantive area. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOCY 6897. Research Practicum. (I-6G). Prerequisite: SOCY 6651 and 6652. Preparation of research paper based upon research completed within a community organization or agency. The student will develop a consultant-client relationship with the agency or organization and conduct a research/evaluation project on behalf of the agency or organization (such as a needs assessment, program evaluation, social impact assessment or policy analysis. (Fall, Spring)

SOCY 6996. Thesis. (1-6G) Prerequisites: completion of all other coursework and admission to candidacy by Graduate Committee. Applied, academic, or theoretical research project, defended before graduate faculty. May be repeated for credit up to six hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOCY 7999 Graduate Residence. (0G) Continuation of individual thesis project. (Fall, Spring)

Social Work (SOWK) [Page Contents]

Undergraduate

SOWK 1101 . The Field of Social Work. (3) Development and philosophy of social work as a profession; personal and societal needs; methods and organizational arrangements; roles and tasks of social workers. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOWK 2182. Human Behavior and the Social Environment I. (3) Prerequisite: BIOL 1110, SOCY 1101, and PSYC 1101. Prerequisite or corequisite: SOWK 1101. Transitional and developmental patterns of the individual. (Fall)

SOWK 2183. Human Behavior and the Social Environment II. (3) Prerequisite: SOWK 2182. Interaction between the individual, family, community and larger social system; individual problem solving; delivery of social services; impact of racism, sexism, poverty, ethnicity, and social class. (Spring)

SOWK 3090. Topics in Social Work. (1-3) Specialized topics in social work. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (A listing and brief description of specific courses offered each term is available from the departmental office.) (Fall, Spring)

SOWK 3100. Social Work Research (3). Prerequisite: SOWK 2182 and Goal II courses. Introduction to practice and program evaluation and other research methods and skills needed by a social worker. (Fall, Spring)

SOWK 3181. Social Work Methods I. (3) Prerequisite: SOWK 2183. Overview of problem solving approach in general, and work with individuals in particular. (Fall)

SOWK 3182. Social Work Methods II. (3) Prerequisite: SOWK 3181. Work with families and groups. (Spring)

SOWK 3184. Social Work Methods III. (3) Prerequisite: SOWK 3181. Work with communities and organizations. (Spring)

SOWK 3201. Foundations of Social Welfare. (W) (3) Prerequisite: SOWK 2183 and POLS 1110. Foundations of social welfare; issues, processes, values and conflicts which influence social welfare programming. (Fall)

SOWK 3202. Social Welfare Policy. (3) Prerequisite: SOWK 3201. Nature and development of social welfare policy; implications of policy for program design and service delivery; role of the social worker in developing and implementing social welfare policies. (Spring)

SOWK 3482. Social Work Field Placement I. (6) Prerequisites: All other SOWK requirements. Corequisite: SOWK 3683. Directed field experience under professional supervision in selected community agencies. Offered only on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOWK 3484. Social Work Field Placement II. (6) Prerequisite: SOWK 3482. Corequisite: SOWK 3685. A continuation of SOWK 3482. Offered only on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOWK 3683. Social Work Field Placement Seminar I. (1) Corequisite: SOWK 3482. Analysis and discussion of student field experience. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOWK 3685. Social Work Field Placement Seminar II. (1) Corequisite: SOWK 3484. A continuation of SOWK 3683. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SOWK 3895. Directed Individual Study. (1-4) Prerequisite: consent of the department. Supervised investigation of a special problem. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit

SOWK 4100. Ethnicity and Aging. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Examines the changing characteristics, goals and needs of older African- Americans, Asian-Americans, Native Americans and Hispanics. Provides a diversity of perspectives from which to view the relationship of ethnicity to aging including the impact of the family, work, education, economy, illness behavior and health care. (On demand)

SOWK 4101. Social Work Practice With the Elderly. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: consent of the department. Continuum of care for the elderly. Psychosocial assessment, treatment/intervention planning and implementation. Approached from eclectic clinical social work perspective with particular emphasis on psychosocial systems, family and group treatment modalities. (On demand)

Spanish (SPAN) [Page Contents]

Undergraduate

SPAN 1100. Elementary Spanish I. (3) Prerequisite: may be taken only by students with no previous experience in Spanish. First course in a college-level sequence to develop communicative competence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish, in a cultural context. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

SPAN 1101. Elementary Spanish II. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 1100 or equivalent. Second course in a college-level sequence to develop competence in speaking, understanding, reading and writing Spanish, in a cultural context. The first course offered for students with previous experience in Spanish. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

SPAN 1102. Elementary Spanish III. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 1101 or equivalent. Third course in a college-level sequence to develop competence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Spanish, in a cultural context. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

SPAN 2009. Hispanic Literature in English Translation. (WL) (3) Studies of Spanish or Spanish American literature in translation. Not applicable toward Spanish major. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Course conducted in English. (On demand)

SPAN 2050. Topics in Spanish. (1-3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2201 or permission of the department. Study of a particular facet of the Spanish language, culture or literature. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)

SPAN 2201. Intermediate Spanish I. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 1102 or equivalent. Review of grammar, reinforcement and expansion of competence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing, in a cultural context. (Fall, Spring)

SPAN 2202. Intermediate Spanish. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2201 or permission of the department. Extensive practice in oral and written control of the language on basis of readings from Spanish or Spanish American literature. (Fall, Spring)

SPAN 2210. Business Spanish. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2201 or equivalent. Introduction to the spoken and written language of the Hispanic business community. Acquisition and use of managerial, financial and commercial terminology. (Alternate to SPAN 2202.) (On demand)

SPAN 2211. Spanish for Criminal Justice Professionals. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2201 or permission of the department. Spoken and written Spanish for ciminal justice professionals. (Fall)

SPAN 2212. Spanish for Health Care Professionals. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2201 or permission of the department. Spoken and written Spanish for health care professionals. (Spring)

SPAN 3009. Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature in English Translation. (3) Prerequisites: sophomore standing and ENGL 1102. Advanced studies of Spanish or Spanish-American literature in English translation. Not applicable toward a Spanish major. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Course conducted in English. (On demand)

SPAN 3019. Hispanic Women Writers in English Translation. (WL or WX) (3) Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Examination of prose and poetry by women writers from Spain and the Americas to understand women's voices and other cultures. Conducted in English. Knowledge of Spanish not required. Not applicable toward Spanish major. (On demand)

SPAN 3201. Advanced Grammar and Composition. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2202 or permission of the department. Intensive oral and written work in Spanish. (Fall)

SPAN 3202. Advanced Conversation and Composition. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2202 or permission of the department. Intensive oral and written work in the language. Reports on collateral readings. (Spring)

SPAN 3203. Introduction to Spanish Literature. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2202 or permission of the department. Reading and analysis of representative master works of Spanish literature from its origins through the 20th century. (Alternate semesters)

SPAN 3209. Spanish Civilization and Culture. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2202 or permission of the department. An overview of the cultural heritage of peninsular Spain. (Alternate semesters)

SPAN 3210. Spanish American Civilization and Culture. (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2202 or