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P ED 3112 - Materials and Methods in Dance
Description: Practice and methods in presenting types of dances for elementary
and secondary schools.
Credit Hours: 2
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P ED 3401 - Honors Research I
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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P ED 3402 - Honors Research II
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: P ED 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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P ED 4223 - Measurement and Evaluation of Health and Physical Education
CIP Code: 131314
Description: Through research, students explore assessment tools and strategies necessary to create developmentally appropriate, authentic, formal and informal assessments that measure short and long-term objectives in health and physical education programs.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: P ED 2202 Foundation of Physical Education.
Co-requisite: None
Restrictions: None
Cross-listed: n/a
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P ED 4232 - Motor Skill Development of the Young Child
Description: Physiological and motor development of young children, 3-7, with
activities teachers can use to promote psychomotor skill
development through body mechanics, gymnastics and practice in
various types of rhythmic exercises and movements.
Credit Hours: 2
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P ED 4313 - Organization and Administration of PE and Recreation Programs
CIP Code: 310501
Description: Students develop knowledge of organization and administration models, employment opportunities, risk management, public relations, and management functions of fitness and recreation programs.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Restrictions: None
Cross-listed: n/a
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P ED 4342 - Organization and Management of Intramurals
Description: Intramural programs; evaluation of activities; organization and
administration of various types of intramural programs.
Credit Hours: 2
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P ED 4401 - Honors Research IV
Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: P ED 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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P ED 4402 - Honors Research III
Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: P ED 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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P ED 4452 - Curriculum Development in Physical Education
Description: The content and process of K-12 physical education curriculum
development for the public schools.
Credit Hours: 2
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P ED 4513 - Elementary School Programs in Physical Education
Description: Designed for prospective teachers to implement philosophical and
educational principles in teaching along with practical experiences
in theory of selected activities in physical education for
elementary school children.
Credit Hours: 3
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P ED 4612 - Secondary Physical Education
CIP Code: 131314
Description: Students gain practical experience in and participate in the theoretical study of selected activities and techniques in teaching secondary physical education.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Restrictions: None
Cross-listed: n/a
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P ED 4662 - Teaching Adapted Physical Education
Description: Principles and practice of physical education for exceptional or atypical students. Course will include techniques for accommodating these students in the physical education program.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: P ED 4513 Elementary School Programs in Physical Education.
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P ED 4712 - Scientific Principles of Coaching
Description: The purpose of the course is to relate the laws of physics to the fundamental techniques of sports, so that coaches may learn the proper ways an activity may be performed.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: P ED 2202 Foundation of Physical Education.
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P ED 4720 - Athletic Coaching Clinic
Description: Designed to teach the latest techniques and innovations in the following competitive athletic sports: Baseball, Football, Gymnastics, Soccer, Wrestling, Softball, and Volleyball.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Note: Course may be repeated for credit with a change in sub-title.
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P ED 4740 - Seminar in Health, Physical Education, and Safety
CIP Code: 131314
Description: Students participate in independent study or class instruction on special problems in health, physical education, and safety.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
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P ED 4750 - Directed Readings in Health, Physical Education, and Safety
CIP Code: 310501
Description: Individual study or class instruction on special problems in Health, Physical Education, and Safety not usually presented in other course offerings.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Restrictions: Health and Physical Education major.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
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P ED 4810 - Practicum
Description: Individual practicum experience in physical education.
Credit Hours: 1-3
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P ED 5333 - Sports Facility Management
CIP Code: 310501
Description: Students engage in facility planning and design, event planning and management, identification of diverse populations and operating events, identifying possible sponsorship partnerships, and the use of project management tools to plan a successful event.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program. Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both H ED 4723 Fitness Facility Management and P ED 5333 Sports Facility Management.
Note: UC
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P ED 5373 - Sport Administration
CIP Code: 310501
Description: Students explore the administration, leadership roles, concepts and philosophies of managing sports, and career opportunities of sports in secondary schools, institutions of higher learning, and professional sport organizations.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Restrictions: Must be admitted to the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program. Credit may not be earned toward the bachelor’s degree for both p ed 4313 Organization and Administration of PE and Recreation Programs and P ED 5373 Sport Administration.
Note: UC
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PHYS 1114 - General Physics I
CIP Code: 400801
Description: Students explore concepts in mechanics, heat, and sound.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Prerequisite: MATH 1513 College Algebra or higher or high school equivalent or a Math ACT score of 23 or higher.
Co-requisite: PHYS 1114L General Physics I Lab.
Note: No credit for physics majors. Credit cannot be earned in both PHYS 1114 and PHYS 2115 Engineering Physics I.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 1214 - General Physics II
CIP Code: 400801
Description: Students explore concepts of electricity, magnetism, and optics in this second semester college physics course.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Prerequisite: PHYS 1114 General Physics I or 2115 Engineering Physics I, or high school equivalent.
Co-requisite: PHYS 1214L General Physics II Lab.
Note: No credit for physics majors. Credit cannot be earned in both PHYS 1214 and PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 2115 - Engineering Physics I
CIP Code: 400801
Description: First course in college physics for physics majors, math majors, chemistry majors, and pre-engineering students introducing concepts in mechanics, heat, and sound.
Credit Hours: 5
Lecture contact hours per week: 4
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Prerequisite: MATH 2614 Calculus I or concurrent enrollment.
Co-requisite: PHYS 2115L Engineering Physics I Lab.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both PHYS 2115 and PHYS 1114 General Physics I.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 2215 - Engineering Physics II
CIP Code: 400801
Description: A continuation of PHYS 2115 Engineering Physics I, introducing concepts in electricity, magnetism, and optics.
Credit Hours: 5
Lecture contact hours per week: 4
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Prerequisite: PHYS 2115 Engineering Physics I.
Co-requisite: PHYS 2215L Engineering Physics II Lab.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both PHYS 2215 and PHYS 1214 General Physics II.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3004 - Scientific Computation
CIP Code: 270304
Description: Students will explore basic concepts and methods in numerical computation, symbolic computation, numerical integration, numerical solution of linear and nonlinear equations, numerical solution of differential equations, and Monte Carlo simulation.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Prerequisite: CS 2014 Computer Science I, MATH 2634 Calculus III, and PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II.
Co-requisite: PHYS 3004L Scientific Computation Lab.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3103 - Mathematical Methods in Physics
CIP Code: 400810
Description: Students will explore determinant and matrices, infinite series, vector analysis, introduction to ordinary and partial differential equations, and introduction to functions with complex variables. This is a preparatory course for mathematical skills beyond calculus, required for upper level physics courses. Emphasis is on application and calculation rather than theorem and proof.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 0
Prerequisite: MATH 2634 Calculus III.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3113 - Mechanics
CIP Code: 141201
Description: Students will explore advanced topics in Newtonian mechanics including dynamics of point particles, rigid bodies, small oscillation, fluids, the least action principle, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of mechanics.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II and MATH 2634 Calculus III.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3164 - Physics for Life Sciences I
Description: An introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles, approaches and techniques of physics, with the emphasis on their applications to the life sciences. Part I focuses on Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and wave in physics. Their applications in elasticity and viscoelasticity in biomaterials, structure and molecular dynamics in proteins, centrifugation, diffusion in cell, atomic force microscopy, cell membrane dynamics, blood and other complex fluid and so on are discussed. A small project will be assigned to students involving reading research papers, solving life science problems in real world, and writing a project report. Laboratory required.
Credit Hours: 4
Co-requisite: PHYS 3164L Physics for Life Sciences I Lab.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3213 - Modern Physics
CIP Code: 400801
Description: Students will explore concepts and topics of physics developed in the 20th century including the special theory of relativity, quantization of charge, light and energy, de Broglie hypothesis, the basics of quantum mechanics, nuclear and atomic structure, and introduction of atomic physics and molecular physics.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II and MATH 2624 Calculus II.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3264 - Physics for Life Sciences II
Description: An introduction to the fundamental concepts, laws, and approaches of physics, with the emphasis on their applications to the life sciences. Part II focuses on thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and optics in physics. Their applications in membrane transport, electrophoresis, electric properties of neurons, membrane channel, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Computed Tomography (CT) and so on are discussed. A small project will be assigned to students involving reading research papers, solving life science problems in real world, and writing a project report. Laboratory required.
Credit Hours: 4
Co-requisite: PHYS 3264L Physics for Life Sciences II Lab.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3413 - Thermal Physics
CIP Code: 141201
Description: Students will explore thermal physics and its microscopic foundation using statistical methods. Topics include laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes and properties of materials, statistical formulation of thermodynamics, ensemble theory, Boltzmann distribution, Fermi-Dirac statistics, and Bose-Einstein statistics.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II and MATH 2634 Calculus III.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3613 - Optical Instrumentation
CIP Code: 400807
Description: Students will explore the propagation of light with a focus on ray optics reflection and refraction, mirror and thin lens imaging, prism and basic fiber optics, optical instrumentation such as telescopes, microscopes, cameras, eyeglasses, and ray tracing of lens systems.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 1214 General Physics II or PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3623 - Wave Optics
CIP Code: 400807
Description: Students will explore wave motion, EM wave properties, light polarization, interference and diffraction, introduction to Fourier optics, coherence, and the dual nature of light.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 0
Prerequisite: MATH 2634 Calculus III and PHYS 3613 Optical Instrumentation.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 3714 - Electronics
CIP Code: 400801
Description: Students will explore amplifiers, semiconductor devices, transducers, waveform generators, operational amplifiers, digital electronics and instrument analysis.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Prerequisite: PHYS 1214 General Physics II or PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II.
Co-requisite: PHYS 3714L Electronics Lab.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 4114 - Electrodynamics
CIP Code: 400801
Description: Students will explore field theory including electrostatic field, electric potential, properties of dielectrics, magnetic force on moving charges, magnetic field in free space due to currents, magnetic properties of materials, ferro-magnetic materials, and Maxwell theory and vector analysis.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture contact hours per week: 4
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II and PHYS 3103 Mathematical Methods in Physics.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 4254 - Quantum Mechanics
CIP Code: 400508
Description: Students will explore basic concepts and methods in Quantum Mechanics including wave functions, Schrödinger equation, the uncertainty principle, Hilbert space, the hydrogen atom, spin, and identical particles.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture contact hours per week: 4
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II and PHYS 3103 Mathematical Methods in Physics.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 4322 - Special Problems in Physics Education
Description: Current practices in physics instruction including lecture, laboratory, and demonstration methods.
Credit Hours: 2
Note: No major or minor credit toward the Bachelor of Science degree.
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PHYS 4323 - Physics for Engineers
CIP Code: 141201
Description: Students will explore principles of physics used in the field of engineering, including kinematics and dynamics in translational and rotational motion of point masses and rigid bodies, electromagnetic principles with applications, thermal physics and its application in engineering, and quantum consideration in engineering design.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 0
Prerequisite: PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II and MATH 3634 Calculus III.
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PHYS 4350 - Special Topics in Physics
Description: Selected study (theoretical or experimental) in Physics.
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: 16 hours of Physics.
Note: By arrangement. Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 4503 - Advanced Physics Laboratory
CIP Code: 400801
Description: Laboratory experiments on mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics, and quantum theory. Students will do a guided library search and design these experiments to prescribed specifications.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 0
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 6
LAS Course: Yes
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PHYS 4901 - Research in Physics
Description: Students explore focused topics in physics through a mentored research project. Students will develop written and oral communication skills through presentation of the project details and results.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Senior standing.
Note: This course may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of two credit hours.
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PHYS 4951 - Senior Seminar
CIP Code: 400801
Description: Students will develop communication and presentation skills in physics by discussing and presenting their research project in class.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Senior standing.
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POLS 1113 - American Federal Government
Description: A study of the principles, structure, processes and functions of
the United States federal government.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 2313 - Introduction to International Relations
Description: Development of the state system; an analysis of contemporary
foreign policies, particularly of the major powers; the role of the
United Nations and other international organizations; the behavior
of states in their relationships with each other.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 2353 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
CIP Code: 451001
Description: Students will be able to comparatively describe and analyze the politics, economics, and social dynamics of countries and regions applying theory and comparative methods to case studies.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 2623 - Public Policy
Description: Public policy focuses upon the roles of information and evaluation in policy making processes. The emphasis is upon how social, political, ethical, and organization factors influence the way policy gets made as well as the “positive” or “negative” results of policies. Attention is given to current problems and issues.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 2713 - Introduction to State and Local Government
Description: Organization, structure, functions, and administration of state and
local governments.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 2813 - Introduction to Political Theory
Description: An examination of Political philosophies ranging from Plato to the present.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 2901 - Study Abroad
Description: Study abroad students will experience other countries and cultures, and will learn about those countries’ governments, economies, histories, and traditions.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Sophomore standing or above.
Note: Study Abroad may be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 3001 - Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature
Description: Students gain practical experience in the legislative/governmental process.
Credit Hours: 1
Note: Graded pass/fail.
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 3011 - Model United Nations
CIP Code: 451099
Description: Designed to provide practical experience in the affairs of world governments, international organizations, and international relations.
Credit Hours: 1
Note: May be repeated to a maximum of three credit hours.
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POLS 3083 - Scope and Methods of Political Science
Description: An analysis of political science as an academic discipline, with
special emphasis upon research methods, approaches, bibliography,
and contemporary trends.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 3401 - Honors Research I
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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POLS 3402 - Honors Research II
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: POLS 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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POLS 3513 - Legislative Process
Description: A general study of the legislative process in Congress with special
attention to the role of interest groups, constituency, and party
in the formation of public policy.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 3543 - American Presidency
Description: An analysis of the relationships of the three branches of the
national government with special emphasis on the presidency.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4000 - Workshop
Description: A concentrated study on a particular aspect of contemporary political problems. The problem studied may be in domestic politics or in international and world politics.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4010 - Independent Studies
Description: For students interested in pursuing either a research or reading project; the content will vary with the needs and interests of those who enroll.
Credit Hours: 1-3
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4133 - Southern Politics
Description: Students will learn about the politics and political party system of the Southern states in terms of its origin, nature, distribution of power, and impact on national politics; as well as the nature and place of the South in American politics. Primary emphases will be on issues of race and economy in the Southern social structure and how they inform party politics.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4153 - Regional Politics
Description: Course will analyze the politics of selected world regions, focusing on domestic political issues of individual countries and their relations with countries within that region. The regions examined will vary.
Credit Hours: 3
Note: May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4163 - Political Development
Description: Examines the varied issues of political, economic, and social
change in “developed” and “developing” regions of the world. The
primary focus of study is on the issues surrounding democracy and
democratization.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4183 - Political Propaganda
Description: A study of political propaganda and methods of political persuasion throughout history, with special emphasis on wartime propaganda and the use of modern technology in various means of political persuasion.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4213 - Political Parties
Description: A survey of the origin and development of political parties in the
United States; the nature and role of political parties in a
democracy; an analysis of contemporary issues and party policies.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4233 - Interest Groups in U.S. Politics
Description: An analysis of interest groups, their organizational structure, and
their relation to our political system and to the public interest.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4253 - Public Opinion and Political Behavior
Description: Theories of public opinion and propaganda; the formation,
management, and measurement of political attitudes; behavior of men
and groups in politics.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4263 - Politics and the American Indian
Description: An analysis of United States Indian treaty relations and the fulfillment of treaty obligations; American Indian involvement in American political processes; Contemporary Indian protest movements from the perspective of the legitimacy of American political remedies to solve Indian grievances.
Credit Hours: 3
Cross-listed: AIS 4263.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both AIS 4263 and POLS 4263.
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4273 - Race and Politics
Description: Students will learn about ethnic and racial minority groups in the American political process; interest group, leadership, and systemic approaches to representation; and how the historical and systemic characteristics of the structures and processes of American political institutions affect the efforts of minority groups to secure political influence.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4283 - Campaigns and Elections
Description: An examination of the past and present roles and significance of
campaigns, elections, and electoral politics in the American
political process.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4293 - Political Communication and the Media
Description: Students will learn how the media - as instruments of political communication and opinion leadership as well as tools of political influence and control - influence political participation, election campaigns, government, policy making, and the prospects for democratic deliberation.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4401 - Honors Research IV
Description: All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity. All other students are expected to attend.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: POLS 4402 Honors Research III.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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POLS 4402 - Honors Research III
Description: Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: POLS 3402 Honors Research II.
Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
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POLS 4413 - American Foreign Policy
Description: Analysis of foreign policy-making concentrating on the major issues
of the post-1945 period. Earlier periods highlighted to identify
trends in policy and policy-making. Particular emphasis on the
crucial role of national perception in international affairs.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4533 - Contemporary Political Theory
Description: A description and analysis of democracy, liberalism, conservatism,
socialism, communism, and fascism.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4543 - Philosophy of Law
Description: Students will learn about the philosophical foundations of law and legal systems, including what law is, the law’s relationship with morality, how judges apply law, and the philosophical underpinnings of the various types of law.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4573 - American Political Thought
Description: An historical analysis of American social, political, and
philosophical concepts from Puritanism to the present.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4603 - Topics in Global Issues
CIP Code: 451001
Description: Students analyze the causes and effects of important issues of political, economic, and social change at the local, national, regional, and global scales. Students critically compare approaches to addressing international challenges. Students evaluate political measures taken and outcomes observed. This course is writing-intensive and requires a substantial research paper.
Credit Hours: 3
Note: Course may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
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POLS 4633 - Public Personnel Administration
Description: Analyzes the role of manpower in complex public organizations. It covers three inter-related topics: traditional public personnel administration, and collective bargaining in the public sector. Emphasis given to those areas important in managing human behavior in public organizations.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4653 - Public Finance and Budgeting
Description: A survey of public finance and budgeting-government revenues and
expenditures, debt, and fiscal policy. Focuses on the various
levels of government-how they obtain money through taxation,
borrowing, etc., and what they spend revenues on. Considerable time
devoted to federal fiscal policy and its effects on other units of
government.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4733 - Constitutional Law I
Description: Students will learn about the powers of government (state and federal); the relation between federal and state authority; the relation between the branches of the federal government; and limitations on government authority; through examination of Supreme Court decisions and opinions.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4833 - Constitutional Law II
CIP Code: 451002
Description: Students learn about civil and political rights including: equality, freedom of speech and religion, criminal procedures, privacy rights, and voting rights, through examination of Supreme Court decisions and opinions.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4953 - POLS Senior Seminar: The Research Process
Description: This course is designed to serve as a capstone experience for political science majors. Each student will engage in the research process - starting with a research question, a research design, the collection and analysis of data and hypotheses testing, and ending with the completion of a high quality research paper. Students will be encouraged to present their work at Northeastern State University’s Undergraduate Research Day, participate on a panel at the Oklahoma Political Science Association’s annual conference, and submit their research papers to an academic journal.
Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4971 - Political Science Capstone
CIP Code: 451001
Description: Students think, read, and write critically and quantitatively about political issues and institutions as well as complete a civic engagement or volunteer service requirement to apply what they learn in ways that make their local, state, national, and international communities better places to live.
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture contact hours per week: Other: 1
Restrictions: Restricted to students majoring in Political Science with at least 27 earned hours of POLS.
LAS Course: Yes
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POLS 4990 - Public Service Internship
Description: Practical experience in an approved public agency or office. Procedures are outlined in the Internship Manual obtained from the Internship Coordinator.
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: 12 hours of Political Science.
Restrictions: Political Science major with junior standing or above and Internship Coordinator and Department Chair permission.
Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours of internship. Graded as Pass/Fail.
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PPH 3001 - Introduction to Health Careers
CIP Code: 511199
Description: Students learn about health career opportunities and the requirements for acceptance into particular health programs. Students learn how to arrange shadowing experiences with health care professionals.
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture contact hours per week: Lecture: 1
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PPH 3051 - American Heart Association First Aid and CPR
CIP Code: 511199
Description: Students will learn and demonstrate basic first aid and CPR techniques. Curriculum meets the American Heart Association standards.
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture contact hours per week: Lecture: 1
LAS Course: Yes
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PPH 3901 - Health Profession School Preparation
CIP Code: 511199
Description: Students explore all aspects of the application process including interviewing skills. Students compose a personal statement and recount relevant experiences. This course targets the junior/senior pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry, and pre-veterinary students who will apply to professional programs within the semester they enroll in the course.
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture contact hours per week: Lecture: 1
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PSYC 1003 - Introduction to Human Behavior
CIP Code: 420101
Description: Emotions, their development, control, and relationship to bodily and mental health; physiological factors affecting mental stability and a discussion of important personal problems.
Credit Hours: 3
Note: Does not count as major credit.
LAS Course: Yes
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PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology
CIP Code: 420101
Description: The basic facts and principles of the mental, emotional, physical, and psychological theories and the importance of psychology in our modern society.
Credit Hours: 3
Note: This course is a prerequisite for all higher numbered psychology courses.
LAS Course: Yes
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PSYC 2023 - Life-Span Development
CIP Code: 420101
Description: The study of current theory and research in human psychological development from conception to death. Course includes the effects of biological and environmental influences on physical, cognitive, perceptual, moral, social, and emotional development.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
LAS Course: Yes
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PSYC 3213 - Psychology as a Career and Profession
CIP Code: 420101
Description: An exploration of careers, graduate study, and professions in Psychology and related fields. Topics include decision-making about possible futures; understanding opportunities with bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees; and preparing now to enhance options for life after graduation.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
Restrictions: Psychology major.
Note: Not for Psychology minor credit.
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PSYC 3223 - Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination
CIP Code: 422799
Description: Students will examine and analyze the affective, cognitive, and developmental impact that prejudice and discrimination may have on an individual and society.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
LAS Course: Yes
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PSYC 3233 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Description: Application of principles, methods, and findings from psychological research to pertinent industrial problems. Emphasis on personnel selection, placement, evaluation, motivation, development, training, worker efficiency and job satisfaction, human engineering, and professional ethics.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
LAS Course: Yes
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PSYC 3243 - Introduction to Counseling
Description: An introduction to the counseling profession, including a review of the profession’s history; its place in the mental health field; its major specialty areas; and the profession’s major theoretical, methodological, and ethical positions.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
LAS Course: Yes
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PSYC 3323 - Psychology of Adolescence
Description: The normal child and his development through youth into adulthood. General problems of physical, mental, social, and emotional control.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
LAS Course: Yes
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PSYC 3353 - Positive Psychology
Description: This course surveys the positive aspects of human functioning. Topics include positive emotions and traits, the influence of work and relationships on happiness, coping and resilience, spirituality and well-being, and diversity in optimal functioning. The theories and methods underlying this field of inquiry also are examined, as are the implications of positive psychology for psychotherapy and education. Students explore these topics in depth by discussing and writing about the issues and their implications for the study of human thought and behavior and for everyday life.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
LAS Course: Yes
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PSYC 3363 - Mental Health and Well Being
CIP Code: 301701
Description: Students will examine and apply holistic approaches to physical, psycho-emotional and social disease prevention and health promotion. Through integration of advances in psychology, neuroscience, and measurement theory, students will master the strategies necessary for producing positive mental health and well-being outcomes.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 3623 Introduction to Health Psychology.
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PSYC 3373 - Evolutionary Psychology
CIP Code: 420101
Description: Students examine how evolution and the theory of natural selection can be used to explain human behavior. Students examine findings from a variety of areas in psychology including cognitive, social, personality, and developmental psychology with particular emphasis on how these findings are consistent with evolutionary theories.
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture contact hours per week: Lecture: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology or instructor permission.
LAS Course: Yes
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PSYC 3401 - Honors Research I
Description: Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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PSYC 3402 - Honors Research II
Description: Research and development of scholarly activity.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: PSYC 3401 Honors Research I.
Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
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PSYC 3453 - Cognitive Psychology
CIP Code: 422701
Description: Students explore methods of research as well as key areas of study and application in cognitive psychology: information processing, neuroscience, perception, attention, pattern recognition, learning, consciousness, memory, knowledge representation, concept formation, mental imagery, language, cognitive development, thinking, problem solving, and intelligence.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology or instructor permission.
LAS Course: Yes
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