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MUSC 465 - APPLIED STRINGS Hours: 1
Course involves a half-period studio lesson (25 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 466 - APPLIED PERCUSSION Hours: 1
Course involves a half-period studio lesson (25 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 467 - APPLIED ORGAN Hours: 1
Course involves a half-period studio lesson (25 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 468 - APPLIED HARP Hours: 1
Course involves a half-period studio lesson (25 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 470 - APPLIED WOODWINDS Hours: 2
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 471 - APPLIED BRASS Hours: 2
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 472 - APPLIED VOICE Hours: 2
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 473 - APPLIED PIANO Hours: 2
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 474 - APPLIED GUITAR Hours: 2
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 475 - APPLIED STRINGS Hours: 2
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 476 - APPLIED PERCUSSION Hours: 2
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 477 - APPLIED ORGAN Hours: 2
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 478 - APPLIED HARP Hours: 2
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 480 - APPLIED WOODWINDS Hours: 4
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 481 - APPLIED BRASS Hours: 4
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 482 - APPLIED VOICE Hours: 4
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 483 - APPLIED PIANO Hours: 4
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 484 - APPLIED GUITAR Hours: 4
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 485 - APPLIED STRINGS Hours: 4
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 486 - APPLIED PERCUSSION Hours: 4
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 487 - APPLIED ORGAN Hours: 4
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 488 - APPLIED HARP Hours: 4
Course involves a full-period lesson (50 minutes) per week.
Notes: Credit will not count toward graduation unless the sequence of three courses is completed in a single academic year. An audition may be required.
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MUSC 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
Available in Music and Business, and in other areas.
Prerequisites: Permission of the chairperson.
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MUSC 493 - MUSIC TEACHING PRACTICUM Hours: 0
The practicum meets once a week. Music education students are introduced to large and small ensemble music teaching materials and teaching strategies for various levels. Students will be introduced to the music education profession and to preparation required to earn music education licensure in Ohio. Ten hours of clinical field experience per quarter.
Notes: A total of 100 hours of clinical field experience can be earned through the successful completion of the music teaching practicum during ten academic quarters. Required of all music education students not enrolled in the student teaching quarter.
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MUSC 495 - THE SOLO RECITAL: PREPARING A 19TH CENTURY INSTITUTION FOR THE 21ST Hours: 2 hrs Autumn, 1 hr Winter, 2 hrs Spring
This SYE course will meet over three quarters and will examine the concept of public recital preparation and performance, its history, evolution and arrival at the millennium. As students prepare for their own senior recitals, they will study the history of this western European tradition through an examination of the careers of many great performers, including Jenny Lind, Franz Liszt, Clara Schumann, Enrico Caruso and others, including artists performing today. Reaching out beyond the field of music, the recitalists will read about and discuss the role of the arts within society-at-large, including an examination of the place of the solo recital in today’s global culture. To that end, and to more fully recognize the arts as a dynamic, ever-changing force, each student will interview a living composer, and if possible, learn and perform a work of the composer as part of the culminating recital.
Notes: Open to B.MUS. students only. B.A. in Music students may elect the course with the permission of the chairperson.
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MUSC 497 - ADVANCED SEMINAR Hours: 2
This is a seminar course designed to cover various topics in music theory and music history in more depth. Such topics may include, but are not limited to: Performance Practice Issues: Music after 1700, The Chamber Music of Brahms, Schenkerian Analysis, Baroque Music: Vivaldi, Bach and Handel, The Phenomena of Genius: The Case of Mozart. Readings and discussion appropriate to the topic will be required as well as a significant research or analysis project.
Prerequisites: MUSC 360.
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MUSC 498 - FINAL PROJECT Hours: 1
An independent study course open only to B.A. in Music students whose concentration is either Music History and Literature or Music Theory and Composition. Students will work with an instructor to complete a final project appropriate to the concentration.
Prerequisites: MUSC 497.
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NURS 230 - BASIC PHARMACOLOGY Hours: 4
Classes will focus on the pharmacodynamics and clinical uses of various classes of drugs in the health care setting, including drugs used for hypertension, infection, cancer, pain and diseases of the cardiac, renal, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal and central nervous system.
Prerequisites: CHEM 110; L SC 108, 109; admission to nursing program is required.
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NURS 240 - NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN Hours: 4
Study of the chemistry, digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein. Discusses role of vitamins/minerals within the body. Examines nutritional needs through the life span and the role of nutrition in health maintenance and promotion.
Prerequisites: CHEM 110, L SC 108 , 109; admission to nursing program is required.
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NURS 260 - FOUNDATIONS FOR HEALTH PROMOTION/ MAINTENANCE Hours: 7
Lecture and Clinical
An introduction to the theoretical foundations of nursing and concepts of health promotion/maintenance, caring, communication and the nursing process. Development of basic health assessment, interviewing and caring skills.
Prerequisites: CHEM 110; L SC 108, 109; INST 100 or 105 or 110; INST 130; admission to Nursing Program; completion of “Program Requirements for Clinical Courses”.
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NURS 270 - HEALTH PROMOTION/RESTORATION OF THE ADULT Hours: 7
Lecture and Clinical
An introduction to the concepts of health promotion/restoration for adults. Exploration of other concepts such as culture, spirituality, ethical decision making, and leadership. Application of the nursing process with adult clients experiencing selective health alterations of the protective, nutrition/elimination, sensorimotor, gas transport/exchange, and rest/comfort processes of the body.
Prerequisites: NURS 260.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: NURS 230; completion of “Program Requirements for Clinical Courses”.
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NURS 280 - HEALTH PROMOTION/RESTORATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY Hours: 7
Lecture and Clinical
Examination of the health and changing roles of the individual members of the childbearing family. Application of the nursing process with families in all phases of childbearing, including healthy families and families at risk.
Prerequisites: NURS 230, 260, 270.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSYC 210, NURS 240; completion of “Program Requirements for Clinical Courses”.
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NURS 300 - THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING Hours: 5
An introduction to the nursing program philosophy and curriculum for the ADN to MSN student. Concepts of study include human caring, theoretical foundations of nursing, professional role, teaching/learning principles, scientific thought and evidence-based practice and research. (For ADN to MSN students only).
Prerequisites: Admission into the ADN to MSN Program, 2 English composition/speech courses, general psychology, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology, General inorganic chemistry, growth & development, introduction to sociology, statistics, human nutrition, pharmacologic principles.
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NURS 335 - NURSING RESEARCH Hours: 3
An introduction to research in nursing. Includes analyzing research in nursing and health related fields. Examination of research methodologies and techniques used in nursing research. Critical analysis of the literature related to a nursing practice problem.
Prerequisites: 200 level nursing courses; MATH 230 or transfer credit.
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NURS 340 - HEALTH MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF THE ADULT AND FAMILY Hours: 8
Lecture and Clinical
Application of the concepts of health promotion, maintenance and restoration to the adult client. Expands on the concepts introduced in earlier clinical courses and provides the opportunity to apply these concepts in a variety of acute care settings with a culturally diverse population. Students will use the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation with adults within the family.
Prerequisites: 200 level nursing courses; NURS 360, 370, L SC 206, 312, CHEM 220; completion of “Program Requirements for Clinical Courses”.
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NURS 360 - PROMOTION/MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL’S MENTAL HEALTH Hours: 8
Lecture and Clinical
A study of the concepts of mental health to promote, maintain, and restore the person’s mental health individually and within groups. Application of the nursing process, therapeutic communication, caring, nursing research, and leadership/management to individuals experiencing psychological alterations.
Prerequisites: 200 level nursing courses; completion of Program Requirements for Clinical Courses. Corequisites: L SC 312
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NURS 370 - HEALTH PROMOTION/MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF THE CHILD IN THE FAMILY Hours: 8
Lecture and Clinical
A study of genetic, environmental, developmental and physiological influences affecting the health of children and childrearing families. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in promotion, maintenance and restoration of health of the child in the family.
Prerequisites: 200 level nursing courses; NURS 360; L SC 206 and 312; CHEM 220; completion of Program Requirements for Clinical Courses.
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NURS 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 2-5
The student must negotiate with a faculty member to establish a learning contract prior to registration for this course. The course content is determined by the faculty member and student collaboratively. The course is designed for the student who wishes to study a specific nursing problem intensively.
Prerequisites: Upper division status; completion of “Program Requirements for Clinical Courses”.
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NURS 440 - ISSUES AND TRENDS IN NURSING AND HEALTH Hours: 3
A study of social, economic, cultural, political and educational forces influencing nursing and health care. Consideration of nursing as a caring profession from a historical perspective. Examination of professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities of the nurse and career opportunities available within the profession.
Prerequisites: 300 level nursing courses or permission of instructor.
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NURS 460 - COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE DELIVERY Hours: 8
Lecture and Clinical
A study of concepts of community health nursing with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Development of assessment skills to determine the health of the community. Application of caring, nursing process, research and teaching/learning to minimize the health risks of individuals and families in the community. Cultural influences, chronic health problems, epidemiology, communicable diseases, and environmental issues are studied as they relate to community and family health beliefs and practices.
Prerequisites: 300 level nursing courses; NURS 470; completion of “Program Requirements for Clinical Courses”.
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NURS 470 - HEALTH MAINTENANCE/RESTORATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTISYSTEM DYSFUNCTION Hours: 8
Lecture and Clinical
Application of caring and the nursing process to clients with multi system dysfunction in an acute care setting. Analysis of ethical/moral issues associated with advanced technology that affect human dignity. Identification of the interrelationships of physiologic and psychosocial dimensions in clients with complex multi system dysfunction.
Prerequisites: 300 level nursing courses; L SC 312; completion of “Program Requirements for Clinical Courses”.
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NURS 480 - NURSING LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS Hours: 8
Lecture and Clinical
Development of management/leadership abilities for nursing practice. Examination of organizational, leadership, management and change theories with application in health care delivery systems. Analysis of social, political, legal and economic variables affecting health care.
Prerequisites: NURS 460, 470; completion of “Program Requirements for Clinical Courses”.
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NURS 499 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH CARE Hours: 1-3
Explores an important topical issue related to health care. Focuses on identifying the key components of the issue by examining scientific literature and by reflecting on current health care practice. Must be 2 hrs to fulfill nursing elective.
Prerequisites: Upper division status; if clinical-based, completion of “Program Requirements for Clinical Courses”.
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PHED 130 - MOTOR DEVELOPMENT Hours: 3
This course involves the study of motor maturation and development variances affecting motor efficiency in individuals. The focus is on the application of lifespan foundational growth and motor development knowledge needed by the Physical Education professional.
Prerequisites: PHED 170.
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PHED 140 - MOTOR LEARNING Hours: 3
Study of the principles of motor learning and performance and the acquisition of practical knowledge about motor skills and performance; the factors which affect skill acquisition, motor performance, and the teaching-learning process.
Prerequisites: PHED 130 or permission of instructor.
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PHED 150 - THEORY AND PRACTICE OF RHYTHMIC ACTIVITY Hours: 5
A concentrated study of basic rhythmic activities and various dance forms fundamental to and appropriate for the PreK-12 physical education program.
Prerequisites: PHED 130.
Notes: This course should be taken immediately after PHED 130 is completed.
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PHED 170 - PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION Hours: 3
This course is designed to acquaint students with basic information, history, philosophy, ethics, professional organizations, standards, and competencies unique to entry level physical educators in school and community settings. The Otterbein College Education Program as well as the State of Ohio licensure and the NASPE/NCATE standards will be introduced in this course.
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PHED 211 - EARLY CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS Hours: 3
This course focuses on physical education for the preschool-primary age child (ages 3-8) from the prospective of the classroom teacher. Emphasis will be on acquiring a basic understanding of and screening strategies for normal motor development; developmentally appropriate motor programming for all children; and teaching strategies for effective learner-task-environment (materials, equipment, etc.) interrelationships which enable young learners to develop the fundamental motor and rhythmic skills that form the basis of all games, dance, and sport activities. Attention will also be given to the importance of integrating movement across the curriculum for increasing learner ownership of content concepts and skills.
Prerequisites: EDUC 160 and INST 130, or permission of instructor.
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PHED 212 - EARLY CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL EDUCATION Hours: 3
This course focuses on physical education for the PreK-5 age child from the prospective of the physical education specialist. Emphasis will be on acquiring a basic understanding of and screening strategies for normal motor development; developmentally appropriate motor programming for all children; and teaching strategies for effective learner-task-environment (materials, equipment, etc.) interrelationships which enable young learners to develop the fundamental motor and rhythmic skills that form the basis of all games, dance, and sport activities. Attention will also be given to the importance of integrating movement across the curriculum for increasing learner ownership of content concepts and skills.
Prerequisites: EDUC 160, INST 130 and PHED 130/140/150; or permission of instructor.
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PHED 220 - EARLY CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE Hours: 2
Laboratory experiences in early childhood physical education for physical education majors in teacher education.
Corequisites: Take concurrently with PHED 212.
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PHED 290.1 - TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES OF COACHING - BASEBALL Hours: 2
A study of the philosophies, ethics, methods, strategies and mechanics of coaching.
Prerequisites: open to Physical Education majors/minors and Coaching minors only, or permission of instructor.
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PHED 290.2 - TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES OF COACHING - BASKETBALL Hours: 2
A study of the philosophies, ethics, methods, strategies and mechanics of coaching.
Prerequisites: open to Physical Education majors/minors and Coaching minors only, or permission of instructor.
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PHED 290.3 - TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES OF COACHING - FOOTBALL Hours: 2
A study of the philosophies, ethics, methods, strategies and mechanics of coaching.
Prerequisites: open to Physical Education majors/minors and Coaching minors only, or permission of instructor.
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PHED 290.4 - TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES OF COACHING - POWER VOLLEYBALL Hours: 2
A study of the philosophies, ethics, methods, strategies and mechanics of coaching.
Prerequisites: open to Physical Education majors/minors and Coaching minors only, or permission of instructor.
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PHED 290.5 - TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES OF COACHING - SOCCER Hours: 2
A study of the philosophies, ethics, methods, strategies and mechanics of coaching.
Prerequisites: open to Physical Education majors/minors and Coaching minors only, or permission of instructor.
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PHED 290.6 - TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES OF COACHING - TRACK AND FIELD Hours: 2
A study of the philosophies, ethics, methods, strategies and mechanics of coaching.
Prerequisites: open to Physical Education majors/minors and Coaching minors only, or permission of instructor.
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PHED 290.7 - TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES OF COACHING - SOFTBALL Hours: 2
A study of the philosophies, ethics, methods, strategies and mechanics of coaching.
Prerequisites: open to Physical Education majors/minors and Coaching minors only, or permission of instructor.
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PHED 310 - TECHNIQUES OF TEAM SPORTS Hours: 4
A study of principles and techniques of team sports. A presentation of learning experiences enabling students to gain knowledge of the rules and etiquette, basic skills, and strategies for team sports.
Prerequisites: junior standing or permission of instructor.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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PHED 320 - TECHNIQUES OF INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS Hours: 4
A study of the principles and techniques of individual and dual sports. A presentation of learning experiences enabling students to gain knowledge of the rules and etiquette, basic skills and strategies for individual and dual sports.
Prerequisites: junior standing or permission of instructor.
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PHED 330 - DEVELOPMENTAL TEACHING METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR GRADES 6-12 Hours: 3
A study of physical education teaching methods as they pertain to the 6th-12th grade levels. Involves teaching methods and materials in physical education and techniques for implementing classroom strategies.
Prerequisites: PHED 170 or permission of instructor.
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PHED 360 - ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION Hours: 3
A study of physical education programming adjustments to accommodate children identified with special needs. It includes the legal basis and processes for identification, placement, support and programming strategies for infants to young adults as well as lifetime leisure opportunities.
Prerequisites: PHED 212/220 and one course from PHED 310/320/330; or permission of instructor.
Notes: Open to juniors and seniors only.
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PHED 370 - ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE Hours: 2
Laboratory experience in adapted physical education for health and physical education majors in teacher education.
Corequisites: Take concurrently with PHED 360.
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PHED 380 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT: HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT MANAGEMENT OR ATHLETIC TRAINING Hours: 5
The nature, culture, and mechanisms of organizations and management of educational, athletic, sport and leisure, and athletic training programs.
Notes: Open to junior and senior departmental majors or permission of instructor.
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PHED 381 - ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT LAB Hours: 1
This course is designed to supplement the PHED 380 course - Organization and Management: Athletic Training. As a laboratory course, the student will learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class.
Corequisites: PHED 380.
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PHED 410 - MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORT AND WELLNESS Hours: 4
This course will focus on the basic concepts of testing, measuring, and evaluating various forms of sport, physical activity, and wellness; evaluating and interpreting results of data from tests and performances, and making fundamental and valid decisions.
Notes: Open to junior and senior departmental majors or permission of instructor.
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PHED 440 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Hours: 5
A study of the effect of exercise on the physiology of metabolism, circulation, respiration and muscle function. Athletic performance will be examined with factors such as environment, body composition, nutrition, ergogenic aids and training.
Prerequisites: L SC 111, 112 or permission of instructor.
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PHED 480 - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Hours: 4
A reflective study of the underlying principles and the nature of physical education as it relates to the issues and trends of contemporary physical education and sport in our culture. Case studies will be used. Course also includes discussions surrounding advocacy for physical education as well as researching and writing a potential manuscript.
Notes: Open to junior and senior departmental majors or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 100 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY Hours: 5
Examination and development of one’s own world view with emphasis on such shared concerns as the existence of God, the search for meaning, the possibilities of freedom, and the nature of morality. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 250.
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PHIL 120 - EFFECTIVE THINKING Hours: 5
Designed to develop the student’s ability to reason clearly, to distinguish between good and bad arguments, and to use intelligence and logic in situations often clouded by emotion. Course Website.
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PHIL 125 - SYMBOLIC LOGIC Hours: 5
An introduction to symbolic logic, including propositional logic and first-order predicate logic with multiple quantifiers and the identity function. Emphasis will be on construction derivations, with some focus on translating arguments from ordinary English in symbolic notation. (Satisfies the mathematics requirement for the BA degree. Required for Philosophy majors.) Course Website.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in MATH 090 or qualification through the Mathematical Science Department’s placement exam.
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PHIL 130 - CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS Hours: 5
In this course, we will consider ethical issues that arise in thinking about how to live our everyday lives, and how to organize our political and social institutions. Some of the issues that we will consider include: the conditions under which we are justified to take a life (e.g., abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty); issues of social and political justice (e.g., distribution of wealth, affirmative action, punishment, and war); who matters morally (e.g., infanticide, and animal rights); race and sexuality; and environmental ethics. Topics will vary.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 250.
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PHIL 200/300 - GREEK PHILOSOPHY Hours: 5/5
An examination of the emergence of philosophy from the poetic tradition (Homer & Hesiod) and the development of ideas, theories, and arguments from the sixth century BCE to the 4th century CE, about the nature of reality, the nature, sources, and possibility of knowledge, the nature and sources of morality, the nature and identity of the human self, the nature of the relation between the individual and the State, the nature of justice, and the relation between human nature (and its place in reality) and the Good (or fulfilled) Life. Course Website.
Notes: Philosophy Majors and Minors must take PHIL 300. PHIL 200 is a substitute for INST 250.
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PHIL 210/310 - EARLY MODERN PHILOSOPHY Hours: 5/5
An examination and interpretation of the emergence and development of modern philosophy, in the 17th and 18th centuries, as the quest for certainty concerning moral, political, and religious truths in the context of the rise of the physical sciences (especially physics and astronomy), which seem to offer no hope of arriving at any such truths, let alone certainty about them. Ideas whose development will be traced: modern Cosmography, the nature of causality, the distinction between Primary and Secondary Qualities, the nature of space and time, the nature of explanation, the nature of scientific method, the nature and explanation of motion, God’s relation to the physical world, the relation between mental and the physical, the place of humans in the world of science, how knowledge of the physical world is possible, whether knowledge of anything other than the physical world is possible, and the nature, sources, and reality of values. Course Website.
Notes: Philosophy Majors and Minors must take PHIL 310. PHIL 210 is a substitute for INST 250.
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PHIL 220/320 - EXISTENTIALISM Hours: 5/5
This course is an introduction to Existentialism, a philosophical worldview that flourished in Europe in the middle of the 20th Century, but which has roots in the 19th Century, and which is still an important philosophical, artistic, and literary outlook. The course will begin with an examination of the roots of Existentialism in the work of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche (and others), and move to its flowering in the 20th Century in the works of Sartre, Heidegger, Camus, and others. The readings will be drawn both from philosophical texts as well as from novels, short stories and plays. Themes to be addressed include: existentialist phenomenology, the rejection of human nature, existentialist approaches to God and religion, existentialist freedom, as well as existentialist ethics. Course Website.
Notes: Alt. Yrs. Philosophy majors must take PHIL 320.
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PHIL 255/355 - AESTHETICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART Hours: 5
This course focuses on questions that are central to the contemporary discussions of the philosophy of art and aesthetics. Some of the questions that we will consider are: Are aesthetic judgments objective or subjective? Is an authentic work of art of greater artistic value than a forgery of this work? Is photography an art form? Is there something irrational or strange about being moved by fictional characters? What is ‘horror’ and why do we seek out such experiences? Are artworks artistically flawed, if they are morally flawed? Why should we fund public art? Course Website.
Notes: Philosophy majors must take PHIL 355. Non-majors are advised to take PHIL 255, but may take PHIL 355 with the permission of the instructor. PHIL 255 is a substitute for IS 250.
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PHIL 260 - PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION Hours: 5
An examination of the traditional (theistic) conception of God, from the perspective of possible responses to four strategies that have been used to reject this idea. Focus is upon the following issues: the meaningfulness of religious language, the analysis of the idea of God and whether it is coherent, reasons for thinking God does exist, reasons for thinking God does not exist, the nature and limits of faith, and the significance of religious experiences. Course Website.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 260.
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PHIL 280 - ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY Hours: 5
Environmental Philosophy is perhaps the most exciting new area of applied philosophy. Certainly issues in environmental ethics are becoming ever-more pressing as contemporary society confronts its environmental problems. This course will investigate philosophical views on the value of nature, the moral status of animals, our responsibilities to preserve species and natural objects (like trees), and our obligations to future generations. Among other topics that may be discussed include population explosion, world hunger, pollution, economics and the environment, and energy and global justice. Course Website.
Notes: Alt. Yrs. PHIL 280 meets the Humanities requirement for Environmental Studies minors.
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PHIL 330 - KNOWLEDGE AND REALITY Hours: 5
This course is an introduction to metaphysics and epistemology. The course is centered not on particular philosophers from history, but rather on various key issues in metaphysics and epistemology. Topics in metaphysics to be discussed may include Platonism and nominalism, the ontological status of numbers, identity, free will, modality, and cosmology. In the epistemology section of the course we will cover such questions as the nature and possibility of knowledge, the various kinds of knowledge, the reliability of perception, memory, and testimony, and the nature of justification. Competence and familiarity with these issues is essential for a well-rounded philosophical education. Course Website.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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PHIL 340 - PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE AND MIND Hours: 5
This is an introduction to the philosophies of language and mind. Among the questions we will consider in the philosophy of language are these: What is the nature of a human language? How are we able to use language to talk about the world around us? What accounts for the meaningfulness of language? How does communication work? When it comes to the philosophy of mind, we shall think about the following questions: What is the relationship between minds and bodies? Can an adequate account of the mind be given in completely physicalist, or materialist, terms? What is the nature of the emotions? What are the distinctive features of a mind? Is artificial intelligence possible? Do other creatures besides humans have minds? What is the nature of consciousness? Connections will be evident between the subject matter of this class and psychology, cognitive science, computer science, and linguistics. Course Website.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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PHIL 350 - CONTEMPORARY ETHICS AND META-ETHICS Hours: 5
This course focuses on the nature and content of ethical theorizing. Some of the questions that we will consider are: Is pleasure the only good? Are individual’s preferences the only basis for assessing the quality of their lives? What makes right acts right? What is the role of character in ethical behavior? In an attempt to answer these questions we will look to contemporary defenses of three influential ethical theories: consequentialism, neo-Kantianism, and virtue ethics. We will also pursue important issues in meta-ethics, including the nature and possibility of objective truth in ethics. Course Website.
Notes: Alt. Yrs.
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PHIL 360 - SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILSOSPHY Hours: 5
In this course, we will address subjects that arise in thinking about our social practices and political institutions. Some of the subjects that this course might focus on are: human rights, just-war theory, philosophy of race, distributive justice, equality, political authority, feminist philosophy, and cosmopolitanism. This class will draw from classical, modern and contemporary sources. Course Website.
Notes: Alt. Yrs. Topic varies.
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PHIL 390 - INDEPENDENT STUDY Hours: 1-5
Opportunity for work in topics of special interest; by initiative of student and agreement of instructor. Intended to guide students in discussion and independent research in areas of philosophical thought.
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PHIL 400 - SEMINAR IN PHILOSOPHY 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 philosophical thought.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor is required.
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PHIL 410 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY Hours: 5
The topic of this course is subject to change, but the purpose is the same: to take on a particular philosophical topic and examine it in a seminar format. Students will have the opportunity to pursue in greater depth a topic, issue, or philosophical thinker that was either passed over quickly in some other philosophy course, or left out altogether. Course is repeatable for credit, so long as the specific topic is different.
Prerequisites: Two previous philosophy courses at the 300 level or permission of the instructor.
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PHIL 490 - INTERNSHIP Hours: 1-15
Prerequisites: Departmental permission required.
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PHYS 121 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I Hours: 4
An introduction to mechanics as a foundation for the rest of the discipline of physics based on a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
Prerequisites: Placement into and concurrent enrollment in MATH 116 or 120. Corequisites: MATH 116 or 120.
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PHYS 122 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS II Hours: 4
A continuation of PHYS 121: Thermodynamics, wave phenomena and electrostatics.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in PHYS 121 or 171 and MATH 116 or 120.
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PHYS 123 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS III Hours: 4
A continuation of PHYS 122: magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in PHYS 122 or 172 and MATH 116 or 120.
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PHYS 141 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I LABORATORY Hours: 1
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PHYS 142 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II LABORATORY Hours: 1
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PHYS 143 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS III LABORATORY Hours: 1
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PHYS 172 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II Hours: 4
Lecture and laboratory
A continuation of Physics171: thermodynamics, wave phenomena and electrostatics. With laboratory.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in PHYS 171/141or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 180.
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PHYS 173 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS III Hours: 4
Lecture and laboratory
A continuation of Physics 172: magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. With laboratory.
Prerequisites: A C- or better in PHYS 172/142 or permission of the instructor. Corequisites: Recommended MATH 190.
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PHYS 210 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE Hours: 5
A descriptive introduction to the physical sciences with emphasis on concepts and scientific thought processes developed through a combination of discussion and laboratory experiences.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and a C- or better in MATH 090 if that course is required by placement exam.
Notes: This course is a substitute for INST 360.
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PHYS 300 - DYNAMICS I Hours: 3
Foundation of Newtonian Dynamics: motion of particles in linear and nonlinear systems, angular momentum and the central force problem. With computer modeling.
Prerequisites: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.
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PHYS 305 - DYNAMICS II Hours: 3
A continuation of Physics 300: rigid body motion, continuum and wave mechanics, chaos. With computer modeling.
Prerequisites: PHYS 300.
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PHYS 310 - ELECTROMAGNETICS I Hours: 3
An intermediate treatment of electrostatic fields and potentials.
Prerequisites: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.
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PHYS 315 - ELECTROMAGNETICS II Hours: 3
A continuation of Physics 310: magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves, electrodynamics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 310.
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PHYS 320 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I Hours: 2
Selected experiments from all areas of physics with emphasis on independent work in the design of experiments, computer data acquisition and analysis, and report writing.
Prerequisites: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.
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