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PHYS 330 - OPTICS Hours: 3
The study of the nature of light based upon the wave and quantum characteristics of electromagnetic radiation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.
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PHYS 340 - THERMAL PHYSICS Hours: 3
The study of statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and kinetic theory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.
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PHYS 350 - ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS Hours: 4
Lecture and laboratory
Introduction to electronic circuits, passive and active circuit elements, and devices such as operational amplifiers and transducers. With laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 173/143, or PHYS 123/143, or permission of instructor.
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PHYS 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 2-6
Independent study of any physics or physics-related topics, including astronomy, industrial applications, or science education. Limited to no more than six hours cumulative credit.
Prerequisites: PHYS 173/143, 5 hours of core physics courses required for the major, and approval of a study plan by the department.
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PHYS 420 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS II Hours: 2
A continuation of Physics 320 with more sophisticated experiments and analysis leading to independent student inquiry and research.
Prerequisites: PHYS 320.
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PHYS 430 - QUANTUM PHYSICS OF ATOMS, MOLECULES, AND RADIATION I Hours: 3
Introduction to quantum mechanics and the Schrodinger equation. Failures of classical mechanics, applications of the Schrodinger equation, atoms, the periodic table.
Prerequisites: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.
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PHYS 435 - QUANTUM PHYSICS OF ATOMS, MOLECULES, AND RADIATION II Hours: 3
A continuation of PHYS 430. Spin, angular momentum, perturbation theory, molecules, radiation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 430.
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PHYS 440 - SUBATOMIC PHYSICS Hours: 3
The study of special relativity, nuclear structure and reactions, elementary particles and fundamental processes.
Prerequisites: PHYS 430.
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PHYS 450 - CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS Hours: 3
The study of solids, liquids, and macroscopic quantum states of matter (superconductivity and superfluidity).
Prerequisites: PHYS 340 and 430.
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PHYS 480 - RESEARCH Hours: 3
An opportunity for independent research in experimental and theoretical area of physics of interest to the department. Limited to no more than nine hours cumulative credit.
Prerequisites: 30 hours of physics courses, and approval of a research plan by the department.
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POLS 100 - AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT Hours: 5
A survey of the institutions, processes, and politics of the government of the United States. Particular emphasis is placed on the historical development of federalism, the Congress, the Presidency, the Judiciary, the national bureaucracy, political parties, and interest groups.
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POLS 115 - POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY Hours: 5
An examination of the normative tradition in Western political inquiry. Emphasis on the post-Socratic concepts of the social contract and natural law, as well as modern debates on liberalism and conservatism, and capitalism and communism. Theoretical foundations of feminism and critical theory are also studied.
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POLS 130 - INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL POLITICS Hours: 5
This course introduces the student to world political systems and theories of interaction in the global community. It provides a framework for understanding international issues and problems.
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POLS 215 - AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE PROCESS Hours: 5
Examines the legislative and representative process with attention to the committee system, seniority, party leadership, and relations with other branches of government. Primary focus is on the U.S. Congress and its norms, rules, and procedures.
Prerequisites: POLS 100.
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POLS 222 - THE PRESIDENCY Hours: 5
The evolution of presidential power and theories of presidential behavior. The function of the Electoral College and the primary system in presidential elections are examined. The role of the Executive Office and the bureaucracy is explored.
Prerequisites: POLS 100.
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POLS 225 - JUDICIAL PROCESS Hours: 5
Analyzes the role of federal and state courts as political institutions, with special attention to the roles of judges and lawyers in the judicial process. Civil and criminal courts are studied, as well as judicial norms and procedures.
Prerequisites: POLS 100 or permission of the instructor.
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POLS 227 - COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT Hours: 5
An introduction to the comparative method of analysis as applied to nation-states and regional governments of the world. Emphasis may be on western or non-western nation-states.
Prerequisites: POLS 130 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 230 - METHODS OF INQUIRY Hours: 5
A seminar required for majors in political science, designed to acquaint students with basic procedures, material and research tools used by political scientists. Students will be introduced to qualitative and quantitative aspects of the discipline, including principles of probability, descriptive statistics, bivariate correlation and regression analysis utilizing political data.
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POLS 270 - THE POLITICAL FILM Hours: 3
The Political Film provides an opportunity to examine the culture industry by investigating how movies (and entertainment more generally) structure ideology and inform a critique of political life. Power will be examined through a study of the way culture is framed, produced, and consumed. The course involves taking a critical approach to popular media, especially film.
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POLS 310 - STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Hours: 5
State and local government structures, operations, and intergovernmental processes in the United States. The state and local governments of Ohio are used as a basis for providing comparative analysis among states and local governments.
Prerequisites: POLS 100 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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POLS 325 - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Hours: 5
Examines the policymaking process in which federal administrative agencies are involved. Organization theories, budgeting, personnel administration, decision-making theories are discussed.
Prerequisites: POLS 100 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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POLS 335 - THE ELECTORAL PROCESS Hours: 5
A study of the structure, functions, and operations of interest groups, political parties, public opinion, elections, and the media in American national politics.
Prerequisites: POLS 215, or permission of instructor.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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POLS 345 - CLASSICAL MEDIEVAL POLITICAL THEORY Hours: 5
This course focuses on key political thinkers beginning with Plato ending with the early Modern thinkers such as Machiavelli. The course will focus on the key political concepts discussed by classical, medieval, and early Modern political thinkers and delve into the important issues such as the role of the state, the role of reason, the relationship between the individual and the state, and the right to resist tyranny. Primary texts by selected thinkers will be used.
Prerequisites: POLS 115 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 346 - MODERN AND POSTMODERN POLITICAL THEORY Hours: 5
This course focuses on key political thinkers beginning with the social contract thinkers, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau and ending with contemporary political thought. Special attention will be given to critical theory and contemporary postmodern thinkers. Selected themes and topics will be considered and primary texts will be used.
Prerequisites: POLS 115 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 351 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN AMERICAN LAW AND POLITICS Hours: 3-5
This course offers an in-depth examination of a timely or specialized subject focused on American law and/or politics. Past topics have included Affirmative Action, the 2000 Election, and Law and Society.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit when offered with a different topic.
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POLS 352 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN GLOBAL POLITICS Hours: 3-5
This course offers an in-depth examination of a timely or specialized subject focused on Global Politics. Past topics have included Genocide and Gendercide, The Politics of Terrorism, and The War in Iraq.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit when offered with a different topic.
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POLS 353 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL THEORY Hours: 3-5
This course offers an in-depth examination of a timely or specialized subject focused on Political Theory. Past topics have included, Radical and Revolutionary Political Thought, Conservative Political Thought and Islamic Political Thought.
Notes: May be repeated once for credit when offered with a different topic.
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POLS 355 - AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY Hours: 5
The course will focus on the problems involved in the formulation and execution of United States foreign policy, emphasizing the post-World War II period.
Prerequisites: POLS 227, or permission of instructor.
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POLS 370 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLITICS Hours: 5
This course evaluates the many different ways environmental issues intersect with the judicial and legislative branches of the governments. The course will analyze major environmental laws and their application through the courts, issues of environmental justice, the contemporary state of environmental politics, and the theoretical approaches used in policy formation.
Prerequisites: POLS 225 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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POLS 375 - WOMEN AND POLITICS Hours: 5
This course will begin from a broad understanding of politics as the study of power. We will evaluate the development of feminist theory and the political ramifications of feminist thought. We will study how women have used the political process to have their issues addressed, and will focus on contemporary issues of social and political importance.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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POLS 387 - TERRORISM AND GENOCIDE Hours: 5
This course analyzes the causes and consequences of violence perpetrated against civilians by governments (genocide) and by non-state actors (terrorism). Special attention will be given to how genocide and terrorism have been organized throughout history, and how they have evolved into their current applications. The course will explore the extent to which religion, nationality, race, ethnicity, and patriarchy serve as motivating principles for genocide and terrorism.
Prerequisites: POLS 227 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-5
Independent Study in Political Science.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: Open only to majors in political science
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POLS 410 - INTERNATIONAL LAW AND INSTITUTIONS Hours: 5
Studies the evolution of international law as it has been generated from international conferences, regional organizations, intergovernmental organizations, the League of Nations, the United Nations and its International Court of Justice. Special attention is given to the legal status of states and dependencies, rules of international diplomacy, refugees, women, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Prerequisites: POLS 227, or permission of instructor.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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POLS 420 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND CIVIL LIBERTIES Hours: 5
Analyzes the principles of the American constitution and Supreme court decision-making. A case method approach is used to examine concepts such as judicial review, separation of powers, equal protection of the law, race and sex discrimination, voting rights, the right to privacy, freedom of speech and religion, due process, and the rights of the accused. Principles of legal reasoning are discussed. The course is especially recommended for students preparing for law school or legal careers.
Prerequisites: POLS 225 and Junior standing.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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POLS 430 - LAW, POLITICS AND SOCIETY Hours: 5
This course draws upon work done by political and social theorists, political scientists, sociologists, psychologists, and criminologists to examine the relationship between law, politics and the social world. The class will focus on the ways in which law constructs social reality and how social reality constructs the law. We will investigate this theme theoretically and through case examples paying close attention to the role stories (or narratives) play in the construction of our legal paradigms.
Prerequisites: POLS 115 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 440 - AMERICAN POLITICAL AND LEGAL THOUGHT Hours: 5
A study of the mainstream and radical currents in American legal and political thought which have shaped the American legal and political process.
Prerequisites: POLS 100 or P SC 115, or permission of instructor.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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POLS 482 - MIDDLE EAST POLITICS Hours: 5
A study of contemporary domestic and foreign politics in the Middle East, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, the politics of oil, the impact of religion, the clash of national sentiments, and the role of global and regional powers in the affairs of these countries.
Prerequisites: POLS 227 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 485 - EAST ASIAN POLITICS Hours: 5
A specialized historical examination of the military, political, social, and economic relations among nation-states of East Asia.
Prerequisites: POLS 227 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 488 - AFRICAN POLITICS Hours: 5
Explores the post-colonial politics of sub-Saharan African states, with special reference to issues of nation-building, ethno-politics, challenges of development, regional cooperation, and Pan-African unity.
Prerequisites: POLS 227 or permission of instructor.
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POLS 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
Credit is available for work with governmental agencies, political candidates, lobbies, and other private institutions interested in the public sector.
Prerequisites: POLS 100.
Notes: Open to majors in political science.
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POLS 492 - MODEL UNITED NATIONS Hours: 3
Studies the structure and processes of the United Nations through participation in Model U.N. programs. Students will represent delegates to a simulated U.N. forum, preparing background information on countries, issues, position papers, and resolutions. Parliamentary procedure also will be studied.
Prerequisites: POLS 227 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 100 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
A survey of the field of psychology, examining the biological, cognitive, and social bases of human thought, emotion, and action. Topics include research methods, neuropsychology, perception, learning and memory, language, consciousness, theories of personality, social interactions, cultural influences, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy. An emphasis will be placed on the scientific study of psychological phenomena and the application of research findings to people’s lives.
Notes: Laboratory participation is required. This course is a substitute for INST 130.
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PSYC 210 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT Hours: 5
A study of how humans develop physically, emotionally and cognitively. Prenatal development, birth, infancy, childhood and adolescence are the periods covered. Some topics included are attachment, language, sex-roles, and social and personality development.
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PSYC 211 - ADULT DEVELOPMENT Hours: 5
This course examines development from adolescence to death. Using a transdisciplinary, topical approach students examine biological processes of aging, physical health, models of ageism, social relationships and intimacy, the role of work and leisure, gender, ethnicity, economic issues, death and dying, and social policies for the aging. The primary goal of the course is mastery of the methodologies and theoretical models describing and explaining change and continuity.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 220 - PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY Hours: 5
The major personality theories (developed by Freud, Jung, Adler, Horney, Kelly, Rogers, etc.) are examined with regard to the structure, dynamics and development of personality using research and clinical evidence.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 225 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
This course focuses on factors that affect human interactions. Major topics covered are attitude formation and assessment, persuasion, interpersonal attraction, sexuality, aggression, prejudice, and conformity.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 230 - PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING Hours: 5
Using examples drawn from both human and animal research, this course examines the changes in thought and behavior that result from experience, including conditioning phenomena, basic memory processes, motivation, and more complex functions such as language acquisition, reading, and problem solving.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 260 - EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
Lecture and laboratory
Basic introduction to issues and problems in experimental design and inference in psychological research. An applied component is participation in laboratory experience and research.
Prerequisites: PSYC 210 or 230, MATH 230 and minimum of sophomore standing.
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PSYC 275 - MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
This course introduces students in psychology and related disciplines to multiculturalism. The course will use the experiences of specific co-cultural groups such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans to study cultural pluralism in the United States. The history, cultural attitudes, beliefs, and worldviews of these groups will be studied, highlighting similarities, differences, and experiences in the United States. Topics include ethnic identity development, acculturation, assimilation, and institutional racism. Essential to the course is an examination of theoretical and empirical work addressing the psychological consequences of living in a culture with the principles, ideals, and values nested in a Western worldview.
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PSYC 280 - HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
The purpose of this class is to provide students with a broad overview of central theoretical and applied issues in the field. We will explore how behavioral, cognitive, and emotional patterns are linked to disease processes and personal well-being. By the end of class, students should have a fuller understanding of the mind-body connection and of how psychological factors influence how people stay healthy, why they become ill, and how they cope with health risks and challenges. Topics include: biopsychosocial model, health behavior, psychoimmunology, patient-practitioner interaction, stress and coping, and the management of pain and chronic illness.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or permission of the instructor.
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PSYC 290 - CRITICAL THOUGHT AND ANALYSIS Hours: 5
This course examines how to analyze and interpret complex information from the world, with a focus on the logic and methods of research psychology. Topics include: biases in human judgment, decision analysis, research ethics, representation of data, measurement of human traits, hypothesis testing, descriptive and inferential statistics, and experimental design. In general, the course covers strategies that research psychologists employ to ask and answer important questions about human beings. This course is designed for students majoring in Liberal Studies in Business Psychology only, and a special emphasis will be placed on the complexities encountered by psychologists in the business world.
Prerequisites: One 200-level PSYC course and MATH 230.
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PSYC 300 - SEMINAR Hours: 5
This course presents established areas in research psychology that have produced significant findings in the past decade, especially in the areas of Cognitive, Perceptual, Physiological, Social, Developmental, and Health Psychology. The course will present research areas that have changed because of increased research activity in the field. A different research area may be considered each time the course is offered, and the course will be appropriately subtitled to describe the current focus. Seminars will include lecture, discussion, and student presentations and will be taught at the junior-level, taking advantage of the student’s prior course work while further preparing these students for research as seniors. The course may be repeated once for a total of ten credits.
Prerequisites: PSYC 260 and permission of the instructor.
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PSYC 303 - PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
An introduction to the physiological basis of psychological experience. The course covers 1) neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, with selected topics in brain chemistry and psychopharmacology, 2) neuroregulatory systems, motivation, and emotion, and 3) foundations of learning and memory.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and 260, or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 305 - PSYCHOLOGY OF PERCEPTION Hours: 5
An introduction to the sensory and perceptual bases of psychological experience. The course will include: 1) physiological underpinnings of the visual, auditory, and chemical senses, 2) psychological factors influencing the perception of depth, form, and movement, and 3) current theories and research in color, form, and illusions.
Prerequisites: PSYC 260 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 310 - COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
Using a broad, research-based approach, this course examines the mental processes involved in interpreting and representing the physical and social environment. Some of the topics covered are attention, memory, knowledge representation, consciousness, language, decision-making, and creativity.
Prerequisites: PSYC 260 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 325 - HUMAN SEXUALITY Hours: 5
An exploration of human sexuality in the context of both the empirical research literature and students’ personal experiences and value systems. The course emphasizes psychological aspects of sexual behavior pertaining to individual decision-making, interpersonal communication, and subjective experience. The course provides a supportive environment for understanding issues of sexuality and an opportunity to ground this understanding in terms of existing theories and data.
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PSYC 330 - ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
The investigation of disordered behaviors, deficiencies in behavior capacities and disordered personalities. The conceptual framework is based on an integration of relevant biological, psychological and sociological data.
Prerequisites: PSYC 210 and 220, or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 340 - INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
An introduction to psychology applied to industrial and organizational settings. Some of the topics covered are personnel assessment, work motivation, employee attitude assessment, stress in the workplace, and performance appraisal.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 350 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT: BASIC CONCEPTS AND TESTS OF ABILITY Hours: 5
Theoretical basis for the testing field in general; principles and technical skills necessary for developing, administering and scoring of tests and measurements; supervised testing experiences with tests used frequently by professionals to assess general and specific abilities.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100, PSYC 220 and MATH 230, or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 360 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT: PERSONALITY Hours: 5
Basic concepts of assessment as they relate to the study of personality and behavior. Detailed exploration and supervised experience with personality assessment instruments.
Prerequisites: PSYC 350 or equivalent experience.
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PSYC 370 - HISTORY AND SYSTEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
This course will focus on the history of psychology along with the major themes and movements that have emerged and influenced the development of psychology. Some of the major themes to be covered are structuralism, functionalism, experimental positivism, behaviorism, psychoanalysis, humanism, Gestalt and cognitive psychology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and 260, or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 375 - PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN Hours: 5
This course introduces students to the scientific study of the psychology of women. Special effort will be made to examine women’s development within a multicultural context and to consider the interaction of gender, race, and SES. Students will explore issues related to gender stereotypes, gender differences, gender roles, women’s health, sexuality, language, victimization, mental health, abilities, and achievement. Mastery is expected of current research and theoretical models that attempt to explain women’s strengths and challenges. The course will be taught as an interactive seminar.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 380 - HUMAN STRESS Hours: 5
This course will explore the major stressors of modern society and the psychophysiological nature of the stress response. The course will examine the relationship between stress and illness, identify the personal characteristics that predispose one to stress and examine the major stress symptoms. Additionally, students learn stress reduction techniques and the basic biofeedback modalities.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and PSYC 210, 220, or 280.
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PSYC 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-5
Course designed to provide opportunity to engage in independent study in areas not otherwise available.
Prerequisites: Four psychology courses and faculty member willing to supervise.
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PSYC 405 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Hours: 5
This course addresses what happens when development goes awry. The course examines patterns of abnormal development, including developmental delays and behavioral, learning, and emotional problems in childhood and adolescence. Through the examination of theoretical models, hypothesized causes, symptom configuration, and common treatment or interventions, this course introduces students to the myriad of ways in which development can be adversely affected and/or corrected. Models of risk and resiliency will be explored to address the variety of outcomes observed in children who are at high risk for developmental problems. The nature/nurture debate is confronted as students explore multifactorial, dynamic, and systemic models of child development and developmental psychopathology.
Prerequisites: PSYC 210.
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PSYC 410 - ADVANCED RESEARCH Hours: 5
A focused experience in one research area of psychology. Intended for the prospective psychology graduate student, this course will provide experience in all aspects of research, including expertise in the relevant literature, research design, data analysis, and writing for publication.
Prerequisites: PSYC 260 and permission of instructor.
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PSYC 415 - PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY Hours: 5
As a specialized area of child psychology, pediatric psychology addresses health, wellness, and adaptation to illness among children and adolescents, integrating pediatric medicine and child psychology. It examines all aspects of a child’s interaction with medical settings and personnel. Focusing on several different disease processes in detail, the course explores the relationship between mind and body in children, factors that improve or diminish psychological adjustment to illness, and medical and psychological interventions to promote well- being. The seminar style is designed for upper level students.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and PSYC 210, or permission of the instructor. PSYC 405 recommended.
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PSYC 420 - PSYCHOTHERAPY I Hours: 5
The study of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy; experience in specific procedures and techniques including practice interviews, observations, role-playing, and encounter group experiences. The personal growth of the student is emphasized.
Prerequisites: PSYC 210, 220, and 330, or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 421 - PSYCHOTHERAPY II Hours: 5
A continuation of Psychology 420.
Prerequisites: PSYC 420.
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PSYC 440 - PSYCHOLOGY AS A PROFESSION Hours: 1
This course is intended to inform psychology majors about careers in psychology and the graduate school application process. The course presents a variety of experiences and perspectives from professionals in the field of psychology, Otterbein Alumni, and Otterbein faculty. Students will gain useful information about the process of searching for a job and applying to graduate school, including how to research graduate school and career options, how to choose the right program, and how to maximize post-graduation success. Students will learn how to prepare a resume, build marketable skills and experiences, and identify job opportunities. Finally, students will become familiar with sub-disciplines within psychology.
Notes: Recommended for juniors.
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PSYC 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
Supervised experience in a cooperating agency or institution. Particular internships are designed with regard to the skills of the student and depend on the willingness of a faculty member to work with and supervise qualified and highly motivated students toward such placements.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior status and appropriate course prerequisites.
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RELG 100 - INTRODUCTION TO RELIGION Hours: 5
An academic study of the nature, history, beliefs, concepts and practices of religion. Particular attention is given to religious experience and language, prehistoric and contemporary tribal religions, and personal faith development. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 380.
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RELG 140 - INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM AND THE HEBREW BIBLE (OLD TESTAMENT) Hours: 5
An introductory study of ancient and modern Judaism. Attention is given to the key texts and basic theological concepts of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 260.
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RELG 150 - INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT Hours: 5
An introductory study of the major theological insights of the New Testament. The focus will be on the streams of apostolic tradition that influenced the writers of these works, the communities in which they lived, and the issues that were addressed. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 260.
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RELG 210 - HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY Hours: 5
A survey of the rise, growth and expansion of Christianity from its primitive period through the Reformation. The course examines important institutional events and issues, as well as key ideas of important theological figures in each era. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 260.
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RELG 215 - HISTORY OF MODERN CHRISTIANITY Hours: 5
This course is a survey of Christian institutional and intellectual history from the Reformation to the present day. The institutional history of Christianity involves issues such as: How did the Christian church change during and after the Reformation? How did the various denominations of modern Christianity begin, and how did they spread? The intellectual history deals with the important ideas connected with these historical developments, for instance the response of Christian theologians to the Enlightenment, the beliefs of Christian Liberalism and Fundamentalism, and the Liberation Theologies that appeared in the last half of the twentieth century. The course balances these historical and theological issues with detailed examinations of the lives and thought of important Christian theologians. Students need not have any background in Christianity to do well in this course. The textbooks and the lectures all presume that the student knows very little about Christianity. In addition to lectures, films and class discussions are used to present the course material.
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RELG 220 - RELIGION IN AMERICA Hours: 5
The history of religion in America from pre-Columbian Native American to contemporary manifestations, with a focus on the development of the various Christian denominations. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 260.
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RELG 230 - THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS Hours: 5
A study of the ancient communities of faith that describe the earthly life of Jesus. This course seeks to identify the raw materials that the Gospel writers used in their stories and to investigate both the social context and the political history that are reflected in each Gospel. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 260.
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RELG 240 - RELIGION IN POPULAR LITERATURE AND FILM Hours: 5
An examination of the relationship between religion and contemporary culture as reflected in modern art, music, dance, literature, science, drama, cinema, television, cults and the occult. Course Website.
Notes: Focus, topic and content will vary.
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RELG 270 - WOMEN AND RELIGION Hours: 5
This course explores the roles that women have played and continue to play in the religions of the world. Major texts will be examined in an attempt to recover the lost voices of the great religious traditions: Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, pagan, and ancient. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 380.
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RELG 290 - NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIONS Hours: 5
A survey of the recorded world views, spiritual practices, and mythologies of Native American Indians. The course explicitly accepts that many ceremonies and traditions are not meant to be shared with the public and respects that fact. It also details the devastating results on Native peoples and their cultures of European contact and is designed to sensitize students to the political and religious issues facing Native Americans in the present day. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 380.
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RELG 300 - CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS THOUGHT Hours: 5
A study of contemporary religious thought focusing on authors whose writings are influencing present-day spirituality and consciousness. Course Website.
Notes: Content may vary from year to year. Some background in biblical studies and philosophy is recommended. This course is a substitute for INST 260.
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RELG 310 - PAUL AND HIS LETTERS Hours: 5
Paul, as a man and a theologian, dominates the New Testament and was a major force in the development of Christian thought as we know it. This course will emphasize how to understand each letter in its original context and situation, and will examine the process by which these letters made their way into the Bible. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 260.
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RELG 340 - BUDDHISM AND ZEN Hours: 5
An introductory study of one of the major religious and philosophical traditions of the East, Buddhism, with special attention to its meditative Japanese sect, Zen. Attention also is given to origins, tenets, cultural contexts and popular expressions of both religions, as well as to historical and formal connections to other world religions. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 380.
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RELG 350 - THE MUSLIM FAITH AND ITS PLACE IN THE MODERN WORLD Hours: 5
This course examines the religion of Islam, the fastest growing religion in the world. Islam’s key scriptures, beliefs, practices and history are examined, with special attention to its pivotal role in contemporary American society and world politics. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 380.
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RELG 360 - GENDER AND SEX IN THE WORLD’S MYTHOLOGY Hours: 5
This course examines with a consciousness of gender and with an acute awareness of multiple cultures the international myths, goddesses, gods, heroes and heroines that make up our mythological heritage. Focus is on the feminine. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 380.
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RELG 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-5
Open to majors in religion and philosophy; by initiative of student and agreement of instructor.
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RELG 400 - SEMINAR IN RELIGION Hours: 5
A course designed chiefly for majors, though others may register for it. The course is intended to guide students in discussion and independent research in areas of religious thought.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor is required.
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RELG 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
A supervised program in a local church or other institutional setting designed to supply the student with experiences and information useful in formulating vocational directions and goals.
Prerequisites: Departmental permission required.
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SLD 200 - THE HELPING RELATIONSHIP Hours: 2
This course is designed for students who will be serving as resident assistants. Topics include social issues, communication, mediation, diversity, and counseling skills. Active participation is required and a willingness to examine one’s own values and leadership style.
Prerequisites: Selection as a resident assistant, alternate or with special permission from the instructor if space permits.
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SMGT 180 - PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN SPORT MANAGEMENT Hours: 5
An introductory course where the students are oriented to the academic and professional field of sport management and given a realistic glimpse into the challenges and opportunities that exist within the world of sport and sport-related organizations.
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SMGT 240 - SPORT LAW AND GOVERNANCE Hours: 5
A study of the fundamental principles that directly affect sport, physical activities and wellness programs; and the individuals who are involved in creating and delivering such programs. Case studies based on lower court decisions are identified. This course will also take an in-depth look at the various agencies that govern sport.
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SMGT 250 - SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT Hours: 4
A course designed to examine the interplay and impact of various sociological groups’ behaviors and individual psychological profiles upon Domestic and International sport.
Prerequisites: SMGT 180.
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SMGT 355 - FINANCE AND ECONOMICS OF SPORT Hours: 5
The financial concepts and theories and their application in the professional, intercollegiate, recreational and commercial sport industries. Topics include revenue and expenses of professional, intercollegiate, and private sport industries; issues affecting these revenues and expenses; merchandising and fund-raising at the intercollegiate level; ownership in sport, and public and private funding for non-profit sports programs; economic theory in sport, and stadium and economic impact.
Prerequisites: ACCT 200, ECON 210.
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SMGT 385 - SPORT MARKETING Hours: 5
A course that focuses on the application of marketing principles and practices to the sport industry. Theoretical and practical applications of marketing professional and collegiate sports are examined. Consideration is given to marketing sport, both as a spectator and participatory activity.
Prerequisites: SMGT 180, ECON 210.
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SMGT 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 5
This course affords sport management and health promotion and fitness management students the opportunity to engage in non-classroom learning or career exploration under the supervision of a qualified individual. Students are expected to analyze critically and evaluate their practical experiences in light of their coursework and career plans.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, minimum GPA of 2.7 and permission of instructor required.
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SMGT 392 - EVENT PLANNING Hours: 4
This course introduces students to special event planning, processes, and management practices. Students are provided with actual, hands-on experience managing a sport, fitness, or recreational-related event. Emphasis is placed on the purposes, types, organization, administration, management, and evaluation of an event. These relate to sport, fitness and recreation domains, as well as facility and community environments.
Prerequisites: SMGT 180, PHED 380.20.
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SMGT 393 - SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN Hours: 4
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and competence required for the management of a sport, fitness, recreation, or public assembly facility (including auditoriums, convention centers, high school and college arenas and stadiums; bowling alleys, health clubs, sportsplexes, parks, race tracks, speedways, natatoriums, etc.). The course focuses on elements of planning, designing, equipping, staffing, scheduling, financing, and managing a facility, while examining functions related to maintenance, security, operations, and evaluation.
Prerequisites: SMGT 180, PHED 380.20.
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SMGT 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 15
This course provides the sport management and health promotion and fitness management students with 450 supervised hours of practical experience in an area of their career interest. Students must elect 15 credit hours, submit a written proposal, and seek approval by a Department faculty member. Internships are done within 1-3 academic quarters and are available in recreation, athletics, corporate fitness centers, athletic clubs, professional sports, country clubs, etc.
Prerequisites: Open to majors only who have minimum GPA of 2.7. Corequisites: This course is taken concurrently with SYE 490.
Notes: Senior standing required. Students must obtain a SMGT 490 Sport Management Internship Guidelines Manual and apply one term in advance of the internship.
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SOCL 110 - SOCIOLOGY OF POPULAR CULTURE Hours: 5
A sociological examination of a wide variety of popular art forms with a major emphasis on the mass media (sports, advertising, music, and popular fiction). The course addresses the relationship between cultural norms and values, and the major theories used to obtain and analyze these art forms.
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