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Physics
	PHYS 272 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II Credits: 1 Laboratory experiments in electricity, magnetism, geometric and physical optics, and modern physics associated with the PHYS242 course. Weekly: one 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): PHYS 242 College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 277 - Physics Colloquium Credits: 0 Current topics and issues of interest to the physics community. Required each semester of all students with a physics major or minor. Interchangeable with MATH 389. Weekly: 1 lecture or activity $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 280 - Topics in_________ Credits: 0.5–3 Introductory-level topics in astrophysics, other current physics area or associated scientific programming. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits. Minimum of 4 hours per week is required for each credit earned. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 295 - Independent Study/Research Credits: 1–2 Individually directed reading and lab projects in physics (e.g., holography and astrophotography). A minimum of 4 hours per week is required for each credit earned. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 350 - Optics Credits: 2.5 Geometric and physical optics; interference and diffraction, polarization, Fourier optics, lasers, and holography. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 242 (recommended) or PHYS 142 ; MATH 192 . Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 377 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I Credits: 1 Development of advanced lab skills in the study of basic physical phenomena. Emphasis includes scientific instrumentation, scientific computing, lab procedure, data reduction, interpretation, and technical communication. A public presentation is required. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 2 credits Offering: Spring College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 400 - Demonstrations in Physics Credits: 1–2 Identifying topics suitable for demonstration, surveying the literature, preparing demonstrations, finding suppliers of materials and equipment. Critically evaluating demonstrations—their design, preparation, and execution. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 411 - Theoretical Mechanics I Credits: 2.5 Statics, kinematics, and dynamics for single particles, including Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 242 (recommended) or PHYS 142 ; MATH 192 . Offering: Fall College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 412 - Theoretical Mechanics II Credits: 2.5 Statics, kinematics, and dynamics of multi-particle systems, including Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 411 (recommended) or ENGR 285 ; MATH 192 . Offering: Fall, odd years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 416 - Biophysics Credits: 2.5 Modeling and describing physical phenomena of living systems, including transport and diffusion across membranes and electrical processes in muscle and nerve tissue. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 142 or PHYS 242 ; MATH 192 . Offering: Spring, odd years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 420 - Advanced Topics in_________ Credits: 2–3 Astrophysics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, relativity or other current physics area. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 242 or PHYS 411 . Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 430 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 2.5 Systematic introduction to thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and statistical mechanics (classical and quantum). Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 142 or PHYS 242 ; MATH 192 . Offering: Spring, odd years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 431 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 3 A treatment of electromagnetic phenomena in terms of potentials and vector fields. Develops Maxwell’s equations with descriptions of electrostatics and magnetostatics as solutions to Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite/Corequisite: PHYS 411 . Offering: Fall, even years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 432 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credits: 3 A treatment of electromagnetic phenomena in terms of potentials and vector fields. Addresses electromagnetic radiation in media, reflection and refraction, and the fields of waveguides and antennae. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 431 Offering: Spring, odd years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 445 - Particle Physics Credits: 2.5 A study of particle properties, forces, structure, decay and reaction mechanism in the context of the Standard Model. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 481 . Offering: Spring, even years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 460 - Solid State Physics Credits: 2.5 A study of crystallography, x-ray diffraction, properties of crystalline and amorphous solids, band theory of solids, and lattice dynamics. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 411 . Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 475 - Physics Review Credits: 2.5 A review and synthesis of physics concepts and analytical and experimental techniques in preparation for entry into a graduate program. Topics include classical, statistical and quantum mechanics, waves and classical fields. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 411 . Offering: Fall College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 477 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II Credits: 1 Development of advanced lab skills in the study of basic physical phenomena. Emphasis includes scientific instrumentation, scientific computing, lab procedure, data reduction, interpretation, and technical communication. A public presentation is required. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 2 credits Offering: Spring College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 478 - Study Tour: Credits: 0 Travel to destinations relevant to individual programs of study. Classes will be selected from department(s) offerings. Fee may be required. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 481 - Quantum Mechanics I Credits: 3 The mechanics of physical phenomena at small scales in formalisms developed by Schoredinger, Heisenberg, and Dirac. Treatments of infinite and square well, barrier, step, and harmonic oscillator potentials; uncertainty relations and angular momenta. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite: PHYS 411 . Offering: Fall, odd years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 482 - Quantum Mechanics II Credits: 3 Matrix mechanics and spin, quantum mechanics applied to the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms and solid state physics. Also an introduction to time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 481 . Offering: Spring, even years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 490 - Independent Study in Physics Credits: 1–3 Individually directed study or problem-solving in selected fields of physics. A minimum of 4 hours work per week is required for each credit earned and a written paper is required. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Special Approval: Instructor permission required. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 495 - Physics Research Credits: 0–3 An independent research project in physics supervised by a faculty member. A minimum of 4 hours work per week is required for each credit earned and a written paper is required. Students should register for credit, or for the zero credit option, for each semester during which research is being done. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Special Approval: Instructor permission required. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 530 - Topics in Teaching Physics Credits: 1–3 Discussions on 1) the principles of physics and effective approaches for teaching them, or 2) the physics lab, its purposes, administrative and safety procedures, essential equipment, seminal experiments, data analysis, lab journal, and reports. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 credits College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 540 - Topics in Physics Credits: 2–3 Study in one of the traditional areas of graduate physics such as electromagnetic theory, analytical or quantum mechanics, solid state, atomic, nuclear or high energy physics, astrophysics, relativity, or mathematical physics. Students complete readings and problems. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 credits College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 577 - Physics Colloquium Credits: 0, 0.5, 1 Current topics and issues of interest in the physics community. For non-zero credit options, includes specialized study and the preparation and delivery of a public presentation. Weekly: 1 lecture or activity $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 1 credit College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 648 - Workshop Credits: 1–3 An intensive program for middle school and secondary teachers and teachers-in-training who seek certification or endorsement in physics and who wish to update and expand their skills in the physics laboratory. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PHYS 690 - Independent Study/Research Credits: 1–3 Individually directed study, problem-solving, or research in selected fields of physics. Open to qualified students who show ability and initiative. A minimum of 4 hours work per week expected for each credit earned. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Political Science
	PLSC 104 - American Government Credits: 3 A study of American political institutions and behavior, primarily on the national level. May be applied to the history major. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 104V - American Government Credits: 3 A study of American political institutions and behavior, primarily on the national level. May be applied to the history major. Delivery: Self-paced online course Grade Mode: Griggs corresp (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 120 - Analyzing Politics Credits: 3 An introduction to political science designed to develop critical thinking skills and apply those skills to the analysis of politics. Topics examined include concepts of power, authority, political ideology, and the structures and processes of political systems. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Fall, alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 225 - Comparative Politics Credits: 3 An introduction to the general theories and methods of comparative politics through case studies of both advanced industrialized and developing countries. Examines a variety of governmental structures and analyzes their historical emergence, natures, forms, and dynamics. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 230 - International Relations Credits: 3 This course provides a general introduction to the study and practice of international relations, including the roles played by nation states, international organizations, international law, power, morality, globalization, and terrorism. Special emphasis will be placed on alternative theories and models that have been employed in the study and practice of international relations from classical antiquity to the present. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 237 - The Individual, State, and Marketplace Credits: 3 An introduction to international political economy, which examines the interactions between international politics and international economics. Beginning with an introduction to the primary theories guiding international political economy, topics studied include international capital markets, global and regional trade, monetary policy, global finance, and the effects of these issues on domestic politics. Not applicable to the political science major or minor. Applies to the General Education Social Science requirements. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 260 - Introduction to American Law Credits: 3 A study of the roles that law and the legal system play in American life. Topics include: the constitution, civil rights, property, employment, consumer protections, criminal punishment and judicial activism/restraint. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 277 - Political Science Colloquium Credits: 0 Current topics and issues of interest to historians and political scientists. Required each semester of all students majoring in history, political science, or social studies. Weekly: 1 lecture or activity Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 298 - Research Seminar Credits: 3 Introduction to political science research methodology, including bibliographical searches, critical evaluation of sources, surveys, and application of statistical data. Requires the writing of a paper based on original research. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Fall College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 316 - Legal Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 3 An introduction to academic and professional writing, particularly argument and analysis, as they relate to the law, including theoretical and practical applications. Assignment will include pleadings, briefs, and memoranda. Students will also develop a philosophical and rhetorical understanding of their function as writers in relation to the law and the legal system. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Spring College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 326 - American Political Institutions: Judiciary Credits: 3 Course covers the structure of the United States legal system. This includes an examination of the roles of law enforcement, lawyers, and judges; as well as the structure of courts and appointment process for judges, the legal system, the court system, and the judicial decision making. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 327 - American Political Institutions: Presidency Credits: 3 Course covers the basic approaches to the study of the presidency, the nomination and election process, the role of the president in policymaking and his/her relationship to other governmental institutions, as well as theories of presidential leadership and power. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 328 - American Political Institutions: Congress Credits: 3 Course covers the history and structure of the U.S. Congress from its beginnings, the process of congressional elections, the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate in terms of legislative processes, constitutional responsibilities, decision making process, committees and leadership structures. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 329 - American Political Institutions: Bureaucracy Credits: 3 Course covers the historical development of U.S. government bureaucracies, their function, and jurisdiction. It also covers command and control over policies and decision making processes, as well as bureaucratic behavior at the individual and agency level. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 350 - State and Local Government Credits: 3 An examination of politics at the state, county and municipal levels in the United States. Consideration is given to the changing relationship between state and local government and the federal government with emphasis on Michigan state and local governments as a case study. Topics include state-federal relations, state legislatures and executives, state-local relations, and structures of local government. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 365 - American Foreign Relations Credits: 3 A study of the formation and conduct of American diplomacy in the light of major themes, including the diplomacy of human rights, globalization, and the American relationship with Islamic states. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 378 - Study Tour Credits: 0 Travel to destinations relevant to individual programs of study. Classes will be selected from department(s) offerings. Fee may be required. $ - Course or lab fee may apply Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 410 - Comparative Political Theory and Method Credits: 3 An introduction to the concepts and theories that form the basis of comparative political theory and comparative political research methods. Topics include comparative inquiry, ideology, theories of the state, democratic development, and the welfare state. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 225 or PLSC 230 . Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 420 - Human Rights, Violations, and Reconciliations Credits: 3 An interdisciplinary approach to concepts of human rights within western and non-western traditions. Evaluates legal and political instruments that address human rights and examine the meaning and relevance of these rights to such contemporary issues as torture, political repression, war crimes, genocide, and refugees. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 435 - Public Policy Credits: 3 An introduction to the theories and methods used by comparativists to study public policies. Topics include policy variations and similarities in education, health, social security, economics, taxation and environmental policy. Examines the interaction between policy development and institutions and various theoretical models of policy making. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 437 - Topics: Credits: 3 A study of selected topics in political science as announced in the class schedule. May be repeated with different topics. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 456 - Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought Credits: 3 A study of the great political ideas from antiquity to early modern times through a consideration of thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes and Locke. The course explores such issues as human nature, the good life, freedom, justice, and authority as understood by pre-modern and early modern theorists. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 457 - Modern Political Thought Credits: 3 Explores major political ideas from the eighteenth century to the present. Writers discussed typically include Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Heidegger and Leo Strauss. Central topics include the abandonment of natural right; the turn to history as a standard of right; and the subsequent self-destruction and recovery of reason (and revelation) in late modern political thought. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 458 - American Political Thought Credits: 3 An examination of American political thought from the revolutionary period to the present. Required readings are drawn mainly from primary sources including the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Federalist, and the writings of statesmen and theorists from the Civil War era, Progressive movement, New Deal and contemporary politics. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 460 - Area Study: Credits: 3 Study of the government and politics of individual nations (for example, India) or geographical regions (for example, Asia), as announced in the course schedule. Examines process, forces, and trends in the nation’s/region’s politics as it addresses societal needs and economic development. May be repeated with a different emphasis. May be applied to the history major. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 490 - Internship Credits: 1–6 Students work part- or full-time with government agencies, elected government officials, political campaigns, private interest groups, or NGOs. A minimum of 60 clock hours of work experience are required for each semester hour of credit. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Prerequisite(s): at least junior standing and consent of the department. May not be applied to the political science minor. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 495 - Independent Study/Readings/Research Credits: 1–3 Individually directed study, readings, or research under the guidance of the instructor. Limited to students with majors in political science or social studies or a minor in political science. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits with different topics Special Approval: Instructor permission required. Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 525 - Public Policy, Civil Society and Development Credits: 2–3 Governments are pressed to address issues of individual and collective concern. Resolving matters may demand the creation of programs and governmental policies, modification of existing ones or termination of current policy. Utilizing a case study approach, this course considers the essential phases of policymaking on behalf of civil society. Taught only for the off-campus MIDA degree. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 578 - Study Tour Credits: 0 Travel to destinations relevant to individual programs of study. Classes will be selected from department(s) offerings. Fee may be required. $ - Course or lab fee may apply Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 580 - Seminar in Comparative Politics Credits: 3 A study of general theories and methods of comparative politics through case studies of both advanced industrialized and developing countries. Examines a variety of governmental structures and analyzes their historical emergence, natures, forms and dynamics. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PLSC 585 - Seminar in International Relations Credits: 3 An examination of the study and practice of international relations, including the roles played by nation states, international organizations, international law, power, morality, globalization and terrorism. Special emphasis will be place on alternative theories and models that have been employed in the study and practice of international relations from classical antiquity to the present. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Portuguese
	PORT 171 - Elementary Portuguese I Credits: 3 Grammar with reading and writing of simple Portuguese in the context of significant aspects of culture—oral and listening work stressed. A one-hour lab per week is required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PORT 172 - Elementary Portuguese II Credits: 3 Grammar and reading continued: oral and listening work progressively increased. A one-hour lab per week is required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PORT 171 with a minimum grade of C or permission of instructor. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PORT 420 - Portuguese Literature & Culture Credits: 3 A study of selected major Portuguese and Brazilian writers whose works reflect important political, social, moral, and cultural aspects of Portuguese societies. Conducted entirely in Portuguese. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PORT 430 - Contemporary Brazilian Culture Credits: 3 An introduction to the life and people of Brazil through lectures and readings in Brazilian Portuguese on the geography, history, politics, social problems, arts, business and literature of the region. Conducted entirely in Portuguese. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Public Relations
	PREL 255 - Introduction to Public Relations Credits: 3 Basic concepts in public relations, publics, public opinions, attitudes, two-way communications, and evaluation of public relations effectiveness. Basic literature of the field is examined. Basic principles for production of news releases, public service announcements, and other materials are covered. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PREL 320 - Managing PR Campaigns and Special Events Credits: 3 Focuses on preparation for Public Relations careers, media relations, ethics, and industry issues and trends, including literature in the field and professional organizations. Students focus on writing projects, including press kits, proposals, newsletters, brochures, fundraising, speeches, public service announcements, copywriting and create documents for portfolios. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PREL 255 and JOUR 230 or permission of instructor. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PREL 389 - Internship in Public Relations Credits: 1–3 Students intern at public relations or a related field. At least 90 clock hours per credit of work experience are required. Obtain procedures and guidelines from the department. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credits College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PREL 454 - Advanced Public Relations Credits: 3 Examines the characteristics of successful public relations campaigns. Emphasis given to public relations planning and evaluating, as well as to advanced techniques in news publicity, controlled media publicity, and media relations. Professional practitioners are frequent guest lecturers. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PREL 255 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PREL 460 - Development Credits: 3 Provides student with an understanding of the facets of development intrinsic to a non-profit organization. Students work on team projects in local agencies and organization. They report to the class, write reflection papers, and give a final oral presentation about their experiences. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PREL 465 - Advanced Topics in Public Relations: Credits: 3 Study of selected topics in Public Relations. Topic to be announced in advance. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PREL 255 .• Crisis/Issues Management • Critical Issues in Public Relations • Case Studies in Public Relations • Health Care Communication • Special Events Planning • Public Relations Research Techniques Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 credits with different topics College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PREL 510 - Advancement and Communication Credits: 2 Developing communication skills necessary to the non-profit arena, including working with volunteers, promoting and positioning various service organizations. Communication with relevant publics. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
Psychology
	PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3 Principles of psychology including the study of growth, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, and mental health. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 101V - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3 Principles of psychology including the study of growth, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, and mental health. Delivery: Self-paced online course Grade Mode: Griggs corresp (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 180 - Dealing with Your Mind Credits: 3 An introduction to the brain and how it works, with an emphasis on processes used in everyday life: perception of our surroundings, memory and other facets of general cognition, and links to addictive behavior. The labs will give hands-on experience with these topics. Students will be exposed to research opportunities. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 204 - Personal, Social and Career Development Credits: 3 Application of psychological principles of behavior as they influence optimal personal, social and career development, with an emphasis on effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 210 - Introduction to Health Psychology Credits: 3 Study of causes for the rise of health psychology; interrelationships between psychology and health-related disciplines; models of disease and health care; interrelationships between stressful life events, social support, and wellness; illness behavior; psychology of addictive behavior; and behavioral health. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 252 - The Psychology of Adolescence, Youth, and Aging Credits: 3 Current psychological theories relating to psychological development, maturity, and decline as evidenced during the adolescent, youth, middle age, and retirement years. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 269 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: 3 A study of significant schools, individuals and theories in the field of psychology, together with their contributions to present knowledge of behavior. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC101. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 301 - Human Development—Lifespan Credits: 3 Lifespan is an integrative approach to psychological development which emphasizes the inter-dependency of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. The interrelatedness of theory, research, and application are seen throughout the entire sequence of human development from conception to death. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite: PSYC 101 or written permission of the teacher. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 315 - Organization and Human Resources Credits: 3 This course teaches students to apply psychological theories and principles to the inner workings of organizations. The following topics are discussed in detail: employee selection and training, small group behavior, leadership, attitudes and motivation, power and politics, and strategies for fostering organizational change. Students will learn to interpret research findings accurately and responsibly as well as how to conduct empirical research in organizational settings. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 319 - Stress Management Credits: 3 An introduction to stress along with signs and symptoms of stress and identification of stressors in a person’s life. Students learn how to increase stress tolerance and implement change. Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 364 - Learning and Behavior Credits: 3 A study of theories of learning which evaluates connections between learning and behavioral processes within and between humans and animals. A lab fee may be required. Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 410 - Introduction to Theories in Counseling & Psychotherapy Credits: 3 An introduction to the major theoretical models and concepts for counseling and psychotherapy. Concepts such as the philosophical assumptions, the therapeutic process, and the client/therapist relationship are discussed. Limited to psychology majors and minors, or permission of the instructor. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 , and one of the following: PSYC 454 , PSYC 269 or PSYC 460 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 420 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3 A study of the multiple aspects of sexuality within a framework of Christian values. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 425 - Psycholinguistics Credits: 3 A survey of the psychological processes involved in human language use, including comprehension, acquisition, or language. The relationship of language to other thought processes and its neural correlates will also be discussed. Integrated lab activities and projects will introduce common experimental methodologies in psycholinguistics. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or PSYC 180 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction Credits: 3 Asking researchable questions. Reviewing the literature. Hypothesis formulation. Research methodology emphasizes qualitative approaches but includes discussion of instrumentation, subject selection, and data collection procedures. Andrews’ human subject research review process. Informed consent. Writing assignments include theoretical essay, pilot study, second pilot study, research journal. Lab schedule will be arranged. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite/Corequisite: BHSC 230 or STAT 285 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 433 - Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design—Experimental and Survey Credits: 3 The principles of designing, administrating, interpreting, and writing experimental research, questionnaires and interview schedules. Survey also focuses on coding procedures and scale construction. Structured around a research project, and the interpretation of scientific reports and professional journals. Lab schedule will be arranged. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): PSYC 434 /SOCI 434 . Prerequisite(s): BHSC 230 or STAT 285 and PSYC 432 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 434 - Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS Credits: 3 A study on advanced parametric and non-parametric techniques such as two-way ANOVA, regression and power. The utilization of SPSS in the analysis and interpretation of statistical data. An analysis of professional journals and reports with an emphasis on the statistical reasoning. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s): PSYC 433 /SOCI 433 . Prerequisite(s): BHSC 230 or STAT 285 and PSYC 432 /SOCI 432 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 438 - Workshop Credits: 1–3 Provides an opportunity to study in a focused area within the Behavioral Sciences. A paper is required for more than one credit and may be required for one credit. Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 445 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3 A study of how people use and acquire knowledge with emphasis on how people perceive, think, remember, store information, solve problems, and acquire and use language. A weekly lab focuses on experimental techniques that have been used to examine mental processing. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or PSYC 180 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 449 - Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3 A study of the mechanisms of actions of psychotropic agents and how they affect human perception and behavior. Emphasis is placed on the organization and function of the nervous system and the molecular and biochemical basis of drugs used to treat behavioral and clinical disorders. Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or PSYC 180 ; BIOL 221 , BIOL 222 or BIOL 165 , BIOL 166 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 450 - Social Psychology Credits: 3 A study of human behavior within a group context. Included are attitudes, social roles, collective behavior, and the dynamic aspects of human interaction. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 and two other behavioral science courses. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 454 - Theories of Personality Credits: 3 Integrates subfields of psychology to enhance understanding of the individual personality. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 455 - Treatment of Substance Abuse Credits: 2 An overview of treatment techniques and basic prevention strategies including specific training in assessment and therapeutic techniques, examining the relationship between etiology and treatment. Treatment evaluation discussed. At-risk, vulnerable populations receive special consideration. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 ; Prerequisite/Corequisite: SOCI 415 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 458 - Advanced Theories of Addiction and Treatment Credits: 3 Surveys, critiques and integrates the primary theories currently used to explain the process, outcome and treatment of addictions. Covers biological, psychological, social and anthropological addiction theories. Primary substance-abuse prevention theories are surveyed. Implications for at-risk, vulnerable populations considered. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 ; Prerequisite/Corequisite: SOCI 415 . Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 460 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Credits: 3 A study of deviant human behavior and theories of causation and remediation. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 465 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3 Introduces the biological bases of behavior. Examination of the neuroanatomical and physiological foundations of such topics as the mind/body problem, the development of language and learning, sexual behavior, recovery from brain damage, and psychopathology. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 . Normally offered odd years. College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 466 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child Credits: 3 A survey of assessment, remediation, and adjustment for exceptional children and youth who require special education and related services. Various types of exceptionality are explored such as mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders, giftedness, disorders of communication, and impairment of hearing or sight. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 . Offering: Odd years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 471 - Behavior Modification Credits: 3 The theory and techniques of behavior change utilizing principles of conditioning. Applications relevant to health-centered and educational settings are emphasized. Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 . Recommended: Normally offered even years. Offering: Even years College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 480 - Field Experience Credits: 1–8 Supervised field placement in a human services setting is approved in advance by the department chair. A minimum of 45 hours of fieldwork activity is required for each credit. Consult staff before registering. Open only to departmental majors. Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 8 credits College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
	PSYC 486 - Psychological Assessment Credits: 3 Theory and practice in individual and group testing in the areas of intelligence, aptitude, achievement, personality, and interest. Evaluation of tests and other instruments for measurement with a focus on their worth and limitations. $ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 , BHSC 230 or STAT 285 . College Code: CAS Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

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PHYS 272 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II

PHYS 277 - Physics Colloquium

PHYS 280 - Topics in_________

PHYS 295 - Independent Study/Research

PHYS 350 - Optics

PHYS 377 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I

PHYS 400 - Demonstrations in Physics

PHYS 411 - Theoretical Mechanics I

PHYS 412 - Theoretical Mechanics II

PHYS 416 - Biophysics

PHYS 420 - Advanced Topics in_________

PHYS 430 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

PHYS 431 - Electricity and Magnetism I

PHYS 432 - Electricity and Magnetism II

PHYS 445 - Particle Physics

PHYS 460 - Solid State Physics

PHYS 475 - Physics Review

PHYS 477 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II

PHYS 478 - Study Tour:

PHYS 481 - Quantum Mechanics I

PHYS 482 - Quantum Mechanics II

PHYS 490 - Independent Study in Physics

PHYS 495 - Physics Research

PHYS 530 - Topics in Teaching Physics

PHYS 540 - Topics in Physics

PHYS 577 - Physics Colloquium

PHYS 648 - Workshop

PHYS 690 - Independent Study/Research

PLSC 104 - American Government

PLSC 104V - American Government

PLSC 120 - Analyzing Politics

PLSC 225 - Comparative Politics

PLSC 230 - International Relations

PLSC 237 - The Individual, State, and Marketplace

PLSC 260 - Introduction to American Law

PLSC 277 - Political Science Colloquium

PLSC 298 - Research Seminar

PLSC 316 - Legal Writing and Rhetoric

PLSC 326 - American Political Institutions: Judiciary

PLSC 327 - American Political Institutions: Presidency

PLSC 328 - American Political Institutions: Congress

PLSC 329 - American Political Institutions: Bureaucracy

PLSC 350 - State and Local Government

PLSC 365 - American Foreign Relations

PLSC 378 - Study Tour

PLSC 410 - Comparative Political Theory and Method

PLSC 420 - Human Rights, Violations, and Reconciliations

PLSC 435 - Public Policy

PLSC 437 - Topics:

PLSC 456 - Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Political Thought

PLSC 457 - Modern Political Thought

PLSC 458 - American Political Thought

PLSC 460 - Area Study:

PLSC 490 - Internship

PLSC 495 - Independent Study/Readings/Research

PLSC 525 - Public Policy, Civil Society and Development

PLSC 578 - Study Tour

PLSC 580 - Seminar in Comparative Politics

PLSC 585 - Seminar in International Relations

PORT 171 - Elementary Portuguese I

PORT 172 - Elementary Portuguese II

PORT 420 - Portuguese Literature & Culture

PORT 430 - Contemporary Brazilian Culture

PREL 255 - Introduction to Public Relations

PREL 320 - Managing PR Campaigns and Special Events

PREL 389 - Internship in Public Relations

PREL 454 - Advanced Public Relations

PREL 460 - Development

PREL 465 - Advanced Topics in Public Relations:

PREL 510 - Advancement and Communication

PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 101V - Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 180 - Dealing with Your Mind

PSYC 204 - Personal, Social and Career Development

PSYC 210 - Introduction to Health Psychology

PSYC 252 - The Psychology of Adolescence, Youth, and Aging

PSYC 269 - History and Systems of Psychology