Apr 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Nutrition

  
  • NUTR 1120 - Nutrition in Childhood & Adolescence


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will provide an overview of basic nutrition as well as nutrient standards used to evaluate nutrition status among Americans. Specific focus will include nutrition during the periconceptional period, nutrition during pregnancy and lactation. Additionally, students will be introduced to nutrition in infancy through adolescence. Students will evaluate dietary guidelines and complete a menu planning assignment for an individual between the ages of 2-18.

  
  • NUTR 1145 - Sports Nutrition


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will provide an introduction to sports nutrition including definitions of sports nutrition and general nutrition concepts, a review of digestion and energy metabolism, an in-depth explanation of macronutrients, micronutrients, and water as they relate to athletic performance. The course will also review the most current research as it relates to the energy systems and specific nutrition needs of athletes in three categories - endurance, strength/power, and team sports. Students will evaluate and complete a menu specific to their assigned sport.

  
  • NUTR 1155 - Farm to Fork


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course introduces the social responsibility of production of natural agricultural products meeting the growing public demand for healthy, organic, and whole foods. Students will examine the issues related to the economic prosperity of farm-to-fork concepts and marketing strategies of local farmers. In addition, students will be educated on food systems, food sources, the advantages of buying local, and  environmental protection of food sustainability.

  
  • NUTR 2220 - Nutrition Therapy


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course discusses the nutritional needs of different age groups, the special nutritional requirements in various diseases and the planning of menus to meet these various nutritional needs. Students will learn the role of nutrition therapy in healthcare, the nutrition care process, and be introduced to pathophysiology as it relates to nutrition.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 1110  
  
  • NUTR 2250 - Epidemiology and Community Nutrition


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will provide students with methods and practices necessary to access nutritional needs in community-oriented nutrition programs. Students will be introduced to nutrition relationships through the application of epidemiologic methods, develop and evaluate nutritional status of populations, examine the role of nutrition in the etiology of nutrition/disease relationships, and develop interventions to achieve and maintain healthful eating patterns among populations using nutritional measures.

    Prerequisite(s): NUTR 2220  

Physical Education

  
  • PHED 1100 - Fitness and Wellness


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to make intelligent choices concerning lifelong wellness and to achieve optimum levels of fitness through regular exercise, proper nutrition, weight control and stress management.

  
  • PHED 1101 - Basic Physiological Conditioning-Health


    Credit Hours: 1
    This course covers the analysis, application and integration of basic physical conditioning and health concepts. When Offered: The course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1102 - Weight Training/Lifting


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of the rules, boundaries, strategies, psychomotor skills and safety aspects of the individual sport of weight training/lifting are studied. When Offered: The course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1110 - Archery


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of rules, psychomotor skills, and safety aspects of the lifetime sport of archery. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1111 - Aerobics


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of the psychomotor skills, fitness components, and safety aspects in the lifetime activity of dance aerobics are studied. When Offered: This course is offered in eight week sessions

  
  • PHED 1112 - Badminton


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of rules, boundaries, strategies, psychomotor skills, and safety aspects of the individual sport of badminton. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1114 - Bowling


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of rules, strategies, psychomotor skills, and safety aspects of the individual sport of bowling. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1116 - Casting and Angling


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of the psychomotor skills and safety aspects of the individual sport of casting and angling. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1117 - Disc Sports


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of the rules, game strategies, psychomotor skills and safety aspects in the life time sport of ultimate and disc golf are studied. When Offered: This course is offered in eight week sessions

  
  • PHED 1120 - Basketball (Beginning)


    Credit Hours: 1
    An introduction to the analysis and application of the rules, boundaries, strategies, psychomotor skills and safety aspects of the team sport of basketball. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1121 - Introductory Seminar in Human Movement


    Credit Hours: 2
    General survey of instructional and non-educational professional career alternatives available within physical education. Students will discuss issues, trends, history, philosophy, and future career directions in physical education.

  
  • PHED 1124 - Volleyball


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of rules, boundaries, strategies, psychomotor skills, and safety aspects of the team sport of volleyball. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1125 - Table Tennis


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of the rules, game strategies, psychomotor skills and safety aspects in the life time sport of table tennis are studied. When Offered: This course is offered in eight week sessions

  
  • PHED 1126 - Tennis (Beginning)


    Credit Hours: 1
    The student will be introduced to basic skills, rules, boundaries, game situations and team play.

  
  • PHED 1130 - Flag Football


    Credit Hours: 1
    Addresses the analysis and application of the rules, boundaries, strategies, psychomotor skills and safety aspects of the team sport of flag football. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1140 - Golf


    Credit Hours: 1
    This course focuses on the analysis and application of the rules, boundaries, strategies, psychomotor skills and safety aspects of the individual sport of golf. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1145 - Pickle Ball


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of the rules, game strategies, psychomotor skills and safety aspects in the life time sport of pickle ball are studied. When Offered: This course is offered in eight week sessions

  
  • PHED 1155 - Track and Field


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of the rules, strategies, psychomotor skills and safety aspects of the various components that make up track and field activities are studied. When Offered: This course is offered in eight week sessions

  
  • PHED 1160 - Soccer


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of rules, boundaries, strategies, psychomotor skills, and safety aspects of the team sport of soccer. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1162 - Softball


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of the rules, boundaries, strategies, psychomotor skills and safety aspects of the team sport of softball are studied. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1164 - Speedball


    Credit Hours: 1
    The analysis and application of rules, boundaries, strategies, psychomotor skills, and safety aspects of the team sport of speedball. When Offered: This course is offered in eight-week sessions

  
  • PHED 1180 - Medical Terminology


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will introduce students interested in the health care profession to the language of science and medicine by covering topics in anatomy, physiology, pathology, diseases, disorders, equipment, diagnosis, and treatment, enabling the student to develop vocabulary essential to understanding of and communication within the various health fields.

  
  • PHED 1199 - Special Topics in Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 1-12
    Special topics will be studied, to be determined by the instructor and approved by the School’s chairman. Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certificate programs.

  
  • PHED 2200 - Accident Analysis and Emergency Care


    Credit Hours: 2
    An analysis of problematic areas of accident causation, prevention, emergency treatment and control pertinent to the elementary school environment and teacher responsibilities.

  
  • PHED 2201 - Introduction to Sport Management


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course introduces students to the sport industry, the wide range of career opportunities in sport and the economic impact of sport in America. This course includes both the theoretical and applied dynamics of sport management, and topical areas includes political management, operational management, marketing management, event management, staff management and risk management. Required course

    Corequisite(s): BSBA 2209 , Principles of Management
  
  • PHED 2211 - Anatomy and Physiology


    Credit Hours: 4
    An introduction to the basic knowledge of the structure and functions of the human body and the changes that occur during physical activity and sport.

  
  • PHED 2216 - Group Fitness Instruction/Programming


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for group fitness instruction.

  
  • PHED 2218 - Advanced Personal Training


    Credit Hours: 3
    Designed to synthesize the knowledge acquired from an exercise science curriculum with practical application for successful job performance in the fitness industry.

  
  • PHED 2232 - Basic Aquatics


    Credit Hours: 2
    Introduction to the knowledge and skills necessary to become proficient and safe in or on the water.

  
  • PHED 2233 - Advanced Aquatics-Lifeguarding


    Credit Hours: 2
    Basic and advanced swimming strokes are examined, with an emphasis on achieving proficiency in lifeguarding techniques. Does not apply to Recreation minor. Successful completion of this course is required for Red Cross certification.

  
  • PHED 2240 - Outdoor Leisure Activities


    Credit Hours: 2
    Safety, knowledge and skills specific to incorporating outdoor recreation into the physical education classroom. Activities are applied and analyzed through the following: experiential education, rappelling, rock climbing, orienteering, geocaching, and others.

  
  • PHED 2241 - Gymnastics and Dance


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course analyzes and applies safety, instructional strategies, and skill techniques characteristic of gymnastics and dance in basic tumbling, fundamental jazz and aerobic dance.

  
  • PHED 2242 - Social Dance


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course is designed to prepare the pre-service teacher to select, instruct, and evaluate a variety of multi-cultural dances for early childhood, middle childhood and adolescent education.

  
  • PHED 2243 - Teaching Team Passing Sports


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to train pre-service teachers to instruct in the following areas: flag football, soccer, basketball, and speedball. Students are required to perform, assess, and analyze fundamental skills in each area. Knowledge of game rules, terminology, safety issues, equipment and playing strategies will enable students to design learning opportunities for different developmental levels of children and adolescents. Restrictions: Majors only restriction

  
  • PHED 2244 - Teaching Wall-Net Sports


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to train pre-service teachers to instruct in the following areas: badminton, table tennis, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball. Students are required to perform, assess, and analyze fundamental skills in each area. Knowledge of game rules, terminology, safety issues, equipment and playing strategies will enable students to design learning opportunities for different developmental levels of children and adolescents. Restrictions: Majors only restriction

  
  • PHED 2246 - Teaching Striking / Target Sports


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to train pre-service teachers to instruct in the following areas: softball, golf, disc sports, and bowling. Students are required to perform, assess, and analyze fundamental skills in each area. Knowledge of game rules, terminology, safety issues, equipment and playing strategies will enable students to design learning opportunities for different developmental levels of children and adolescents. Restrictions: Majors only restriction

  
  • PHED 3310 - Motor Behavior


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course provides undergraduate students with the knowledge necessary to implement developmentally appropriate motor learning experiences in physical education/activity settings. Course information emphasizes learner/performance characteristics, factors affecting movement change, designing developmentally appropriate tasks progressions, and employing theoretically driven instructional approaches to promote success-oriented movement change.

    Prerequisite(s): PHED 1121 
  
  • PHED 3312 - Physiology of Exercise


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course investigates the knowledge of basic physiological adaptations that accompany physical activity and sport.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in PHED 2211  or BIOL 1180 -BIOL 1181 
  
  • PHED 3313 - Biomechanics


    Credit Hours: 3
    The study of humans in motion, including the structures that are responsible for motion and the forces that influence human motion.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in PHED 2211  or BIOL 1180 -BIOL 1181 
  
  • PHED 3314 - Group Fitness Instruction/Programming


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for group fitness instruction.

    Prerequisite(s): PHED 3312  with a C or above
  
  • PHED 3315 - Advanced Personal Training


    Credit Hours: 3
    Designed to synthesize the knowledge acquired from an exercise science curriculum with practical application for successful job performance in the fitness industry.

    Prerequisite(s): PHED 3312  with a C or above
  
  • PHED 3316 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Physiology


    Credit Hours: 3
    The study of methods of determining fitness levels, developing safe exercise programs and developing and administering group exercise/wellness programs. Emphasis is placed on evaluation techniques and exercise prescription.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in PHED 3312 
  
  • PHED 3317 - Clinical Applications of Exercise Physiology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Study of exercise programs for improving the health-related physical fitness of specialized populations. Exposure to cardiac and pulmonary evaluation techniques for purposes of diagnosis and exercise prescription in symptomatic and asymptomatic populations.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in PHED 3316 
  
  • PHED 3318 - Sport Social Psychology


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to a broad overview of major topics in sport and exercise psychology. The primary course objective is to facilitate students’ understanding of how psychological factors impact performance in sport and physical activity settings; and how participation in sport/physical activity affects individuals and groups.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 
  
  • PHED 3320 - Lifespan Motor Development


    Credit Hours: 3
    The course will study changes in motor behavior over the human lifespan and the processes which underlie these changes. Emphasis will be placed on current issues and research in motor development.

    Prerequisite(s): PHED 1121 
  
  • PHED 3323 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course examines the analysis and application of instructional strategies, psychomotor skills and patterns characteristic to the elementary physical education curriculum in the following areas: movement education, fundamental and manipulative skills, rhythmic activities and sport lead-up games. When Offered: Fall semester only

  
  • PHED 3324 - Performance-Based Assessment


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course examines the evaluative process through the design and application of performance-based assessment instruments. The course will focus on authentic assessment of standards-based instruction in the physical education setting from pre-school through adolescent grade levels.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1507  or higher, PHED 3323  
  
  • PHED 3325 - Instructional Strategies


    Credit Hours: 3
    Writing Intensive

    This course is based on a motor development perspective with regard to the design of curriculum, instructional plans and assessment instruments. The scope of this course addresses instructional strategies across the developmental span of prekindergarten through the high school levels in a physical education setting.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 , PHED 3323 
  
  • PHED 3326 - Early Psychomotor Development


    Credit Hours: 3
    An analysis of the growth, development, and maturation of cognitive, psychomotor, affective and social sport behaviors of children. Students will explore activities pertinent to early childhood experiences.

  
  • PHED 3342 - Field Experience in Adapted Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 2-4
    A field experience in working with institutions and organizations which provide services to the handicapped. Variable credit is dependent upon the nature and duration of the field experience.

    Prerequisite(s): PHED 3343 
  
  • PHED 3343 - Adapted Physical Education Activities


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the areas of exceptionalities with an emphasis on the inclusion of students with high incidence disabilities in a physical activity environment. Instructional strategies in modifying physical activity to meet the needs of the individual are analyzed and applied in an activity lab setting. There will be practical experience in the public school setting. When Offered: Spring only

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2240 
  
  • PHED 3350 - Physical Activity & Fitness Education


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course introduces undergraduate students to the foundations and components of health-related physical activity and fitness programming across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on applying theoretically and developmentally appropriate health-related fitness education concepts, training principles, assessments and physical activities in the instructional setting.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in PHED 3312  
  
  • PHED 3353 - Field Experience in Sport Coaching


    Credit Hours: 2-4
    Field experience will be provided to involve the student as an intern coach in either an intercollegiate or interscholastic sport program.

  
  • PHED 3354 - Sports Officiating


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course involves the technical and theoretical aspects of sport officiating. The first-semester course will emphasize men’s regulations common to the sport; the second semester will emphasize women’s regulations common to the sport.

  
  • PHED 3355 - Scientific Foundations of Sport Coaching


    Credit Hours: 4
    The student will examine basic human physiological adaptations that occur during participation in sport activities. Basic mechanical laws and principles and their application to the performance of sport activities will be studied.

  
  • PHED 3356 - Administration and Coaching of Sport


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course focuses on basic psychological, philosophical and technical knowledge and its relationship to the coaching of sport activities. Further emphasis will be placed on the principles and practices that are required in the planning, organization and administration of sport programs.

  
  • PHED 3357 - Sport & the Law


    Credit Hours: 2
    The course examines a variety of sport situations that help students appreciate the legal and ethical dilemmas facing those who participate in and manage the sport enterprise. Students will gain understanding of a wide range of legal principles applicable to the role of the sport manager. A major focus of this course is the review of judicial opinions that frequently arise in cases involving organized sport. Required course When Offered: Spring, Odd Years

    Prerequisite(s): BSBA 3306 , Business Law I
  
  • PHED 3358 - Techniques of Sport Coaching


    Credit Hours: 6
    A presentation of sport skill techniques in combination with the theoretical aspects of sport coaching. A field experience in sport coaching will be provided through an internship in two selected intercollegiate or interscholastic sports programs.

  
  • PHED 3360 - Strength & Conditioning Theory and Practice


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course examines the scientific principles and procedures involved in the assessment of physical fitness and exercise prescription. Special attention is given to understanding and implication of methods and techniques associated with the design of strength and conditioning programs to enhance human performance in sport and fitness. Additionally, this course is designed to prepare students for the nationally accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in PHED 3313  and PHED 3316  
  
  • PHED 3365 - Activities in Outdoor Education


    Credit Hours: 1-3
    This course provides experience in outdoor education, including backpacking, canoe-camping, rock climbing and other activities. Each weekend will be spent at a different location to develop a variety of outdoor educational skills.

  
  • PHED 3366 - Field Experience in Outdoor Education


    Credit Hours: 1-3
    This course offers extended outdoor educational experiences, including Appalachian Trail, river canoe- camping trips, and others. Credit will vary according to the length of the experience.

    Prerequisite(s): PHED 3365 
  
  • PHED 3398 - Sport Management Internship


    Credit Hours: 1-12
    This course comprises a directed internship in a particular area of specialization. Students will complete the internship in cooperation with a community agency or business, clinic, or other appropriate organization. Direct observation and on-the-job experience, through active participation in ongoing programs, will enable students to broaden their scope beyond the classroom.

  
  • PHED 4400 - Research Methodology


    Credit Hours: 3
    Introductory course in the planning and implementation of research in the study of human performance. Students will consider the topics of variables and hypotheses, research designs, data collection, analysis and interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in PHED 3316 
  
  • PHED 4410 - Research Design Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3
    Writing Intensive

    Survey of research in the historical, administrative, performance, motor development, philosophical, psychological and sociological issues in the current literature in the study of human movement. The student will select and design a research project in one of the specific areas.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better PHED 4400 
  
  • PHED 4420 - Exercise Science Internship


    Credit Hours: 3
    The purpose of this internship is to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of fitness/wellness. This culminating experience allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to a “real-life” situation under the supervision of professionals currently in the fitness/wellness field.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in PHED 3316  & Senior Standing
  
  • PHED 4431 - Methods and Materials in Teaching Physical Education


    Credit Hours: 3
    The focus of this course is the application of instructional strategies, classroom management techniques and performance-based assessment across different developmental levels in the public school setting. Practical experience in the public schools is required.

    Prerequisite(s): PHED 3325 
  
  • PHED 4450 - Advanced Sport


    Credit Hours: 1
    This course is opened only to students with sufficient background in the techniques and methods of an indicated sport. Credit is not to be awarded until the student has attained junior standing and can be received only once during a student’s academic career. This course is for elective credit only and cannot be used to fulfill the requirements in any degree program.

  
  • PHED 4998 - Undergraduate Research


    Credit Hours: 0-6
    Undergraduate research is an experiential learning activity that provides an opportunity for a student to engage in the scholarly activities of their major discipline under the guidance of a faculty mentor who will work in close partnership with each student in his or her formulation of a project, the development of a research strategy, and the assessment of a student’s progress. The primary goal is for each student scholar to conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline and which is shared in an appropriate venue. Repeatable Restrictions: Sophomore-Senior Level

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1150 - Theories of Human Nature


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is an introductory survey on theories of human nature, covering a wide range of positions on what makes us human. The theories addressed in this course include positions coming from various religions (e.g., Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism), classic philosophical systems (e.g. Plato, Aristotle, Marx, Sartre), and leading scientific frameworks (e.g., Darwinian Evolution). Each theory represents a complete system of thought, incorporating views on the universe and how we fit into it, a diagnosis of the problems facing humanity, and a sense for how we should best live our lives. Emphasis will also be placed on students developing the analytical and argumentative tools requires for properly assessing theories of human nature. Elective Course.

  
  • PHIL 1199 - Special Topics in Philosophy


    Credit Hours: 1-12
    The topic to be studied will be determined by the instructor and approved by the chairperson. Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certificate programs.

  
  • PHIL 2200 - Introduction to Philosophy


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course serves as a general, topic-based introduction to philosophy. Philosophy wrestles with the enduring questions of life, including: Can we know anything about the external world? Do we have free will? How can someone change so dramatically over time and yet remain the same person? And does God exist? While these sorts of questions are difficult to resolve, this course emphasizes the skills needed to tackle them: to think critically, to construct and evaluate chains of reasoning, and consider many perspectives on any given subject (which are highly transferable to other fields).

  
  • PHIL 2250 - Great Philosophers


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course serves as an introduction to philosophy, using classic texts from the western philosophical tradition. Rather than being topic-based, this class focuses on prominent attempts to systematically answer a number of fundamental questions, including: Does knowledge rest on a foundation afforded by reason or the senses? Is there a privileged means of gaining knowledge? And are sensible objects ultimately physical objects or constructions of the mind? By examining how philosophers have systematically answered these (and other) questions, students will not only have the opportunity to evaluate major achievements in our intellectual tradition, but also reinforce how the answer to one major question can condition answers to others (making for a consistent, and potentially intricate, position). Emphasis will also be placed on students acquiring the basic analytical and argumentative tools for grappling with philosophical issues.

  
  • PHIL 2275 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Reasoning


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is an introduction to the study of arguments and critical reasoning, as well as how they occur in real-life contexts. Students are expected to learn the role and importance of arguments, how to recognize when arguments are being offered (as opposed, say, to definitions or explanations), how to extract and reconstruct them from their natural language settings, how to classify arguments, how to distinguish between good arguments and fallacious ones, and how to use them well. (Students preparing for the study of law will find this course especially helpful.) Elective Course

  
  • PHIL 3325 - Ethics


    Credit Hours: 3
    A study and evaluation of classical and contemporary theories of right and wrong, good and bad and inhuman conduct, with emphasis on the implications of these theories for resolving contemporary moral problems. The corrosion of dogmatic ethical positions through skepticism and relativism is examined, and helpful responses are introduced. Students will discuss problems in medical ethics as well.

  
  • PHIL 3350 - Comparative Religion


    Credit Hours: 3
    Description and analysis of the philosophical thought underlying the major religions of the world.

  
  • PHIL 4400 - Seminar


    Credit Hours: 3
    Research and reading for advanced students. Participants are required to write a paper on a philosophical issue of their interest.

  
  • PHIL 4475 - Philosophy of History


    Credit Hours: 3
    A survey of the philosophical positions, both speculative and analytical, that have been advanced to evaluate humanity’s historical understanding and experience. Credit in either philosophy or European history.

  
  • PHIL 4499 - Special Topics in Philosophy


    Credit Hours: 1-12
    The topic to be studied (at an advanced level) will be determined by the instructor and approved by the chairperson. Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certificate programs.

    Prerequisite(s): at least one philosophy course or permission of the instructor
  
  • PHIL 4998 - Undergraduate Research


    Credit Hours: 0-6
    Undergraduate research is an experiential learning activity that provides an opportunity for a student to engage in the scholarly activities of their major discipline under the guidance of a faculty mentor who will work in close partnership with each student in his or her formulation of a project, the development of a research strategy, and the assessment of a student’s progress. The primary goal is for each student scholar to conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline and which is shared in an appropriate venue. Repeatable Restrictions: Sophomore-Senior Level

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required

Physical Science

  
  • PHSC 1199 - Special Topics in Physical Science


    Credit Hours: 1-12
    Studies in special selected topics, to be determined by the instructor and approved by the department chair. Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certificate programs.

  
  • PHSC 4412 - Elementary Science Methods


    Credit Hours: 3
    This course is designed to prepare pre-service elementary school teachers to teach science. Students will work with equity, authentic assessment, technology integration, safety, and science pedagogy including inquiry, constructivism and problem-based learning. Students will conduct a learning cycle-based lesson with elementary students during an after-school program, and will construct an integrated thematic unit for use in an elementary classroom.

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2260 , GEOS 2201  ,GEOS 2202   all with a C or better
  
  • PHSC 4430 - Science Integration Seminar


    Credit Hours: 1
    This course is designed for students preparing to teach general science in middle and high schools. Teacher candidates will investigate the nature of science, the processes of science, and the inter-related nature of science disciplines. They will explore the science theme of Earth’s Oceans to investigate the geoscience, biology, chemistry, physics content as it pertains to that theme. In addition, students will develop an original standards-based project-based module around an oceanography theme. Students should have completed a substantial portion of their science coursework before enrolling in this course When Offered: Fall semester only

    Prerequisite(s): Junior status and admission to Teacher Education
  
  • PHSC 4431 - Methods and Materials in Teaching Science


    Credit Hours: 3
    The course is designed for students preparing to teach science at the middle or secondary-school level. Students will develop and teach a science lesson to junior high school children in the Science Enrichment Program. They will become familiar with science curriculum in the middle and secondary schools, science teaching resources, laboratory safety, test construction and classroom management skills, and will develop an instruction unit. When Offered: Spring semester only

    Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2260  or EDUC 6306
  
  • PHSC 4998 - Undergraduate Research


    Credit Hours: 0-6
    Undergraduate research is an experiential learning activity that provides an opportunity for a student to engage in the scholarly activities of their major discipline under the guidance of a faculty mentor who will work in close partnership with each student in his or her formulation of a project, the development of a research strategy, and the assessment of a student’s progress. The primary goal is for each student scholar to conduct an inquiry or investigation that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline and which is shared in an appropriate venue. Repeatable Restrictions: Sophomore-Senior Level

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required

Physics

PLEASE NOTE:
PHYS 1105 /PHYS 1106  substitutes for PHYS 1101 /PHYS 1102  in all programs. PHYS 1105 /PHYS 1106  is calculus based and is a more appropriate level of study than PHYS 1101 /PHYS 1102  for science majors and some technology majors.

  
  • PHYS 1101 - Introduction to Physics I


    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture/Lab Hours: A three-hour laboratory period each week supplements the three lecture-recitation periods
    An introduction to elementary principles of mechanics, sound, and heat. Course is transferable as general studies credit to all other state institutions of higher education in West Virginia for credit with the grade earned.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1520  or MATH 1540  or MATH 2501  or MATH ACT 24 or old MATH SAT 560 or new MATH SAT 580 or College Level Math of ACCUPLACER 65
    Transferable General Studies Course
  
  • PHYS 1102 - Introduction to Physics II


    Credit Hours: 4
    A continuation of PHYS 1101 ; includes a study of electricity and magnetism, light and basic atomic and nuclear physics. Course is transferable as general studies credit to all other state institutions of higher education in West Virginia for credit with the grade earned.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1101 
    Transferable General Studies Course
  
  • PHYS 1104 - Introduction to Physics for Aviation


    Credit Hours: 4
    This course introduces students to principles of mechanics and fluid mechanics (linear and rotational motion, force and torque, work and energy, buoyancy) and their application to flight (including fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft and lighter-than-air flight).   When Offered: Spring Semester Only

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1540  or MATH 1585  or MATH 2501  or Math ACT 24 or old Math SAT 560 or new Math SAT 580 or College Level Math of ACCUPLACER 65. 
  
  • PHYS 1105 - Principles of Physics I


    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture/Lab Hours: A three-hour lab period supplements a four-hour weekly lecture
    Students are instructed in the elementary principles and calculus-based mathematical descriptions of matter and energy, including mechanics (linear and rotational motion, force, work and energy, harmonic motion), fluids, wave motion and thermal physics. Course is transferable as general studies credit to all other state institutions of higher education in West Virginia for credit with the grade earned.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2501  or TECH 2290  or MATH ACT 28 or old MATH SAT 630 or new MATH SAT 660 or College Level Math of ACCUPLACER 90
    Transferable General Studies Course
  
  • PHYS 1106 - Principles of Physics II


    Credit Hours: 5
    Lecture/Lab Hours: A three-hour lab period supplements the four-hour weekly lecture
    Students are instructed in the elementary principles and calculus-based mathematical descriptions of electricity and magnetism, light, optics and modern physics. Course is transferable as general studies credit to all other state institutions of higher education in West Virginia for credit with the grade earned.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1105 
    Transferable General Studies Course
  
  • PHYS 1199 - Special Topics in Physics


    Credit Hours: 1-12
    Studies in special selected topics, to be determined by the instructor and approved by the department chair. Credits earned will be applicable as free electives in degree and certificate programs.

  
  • PHYS 2201 - Demonstrations in Physics


    Credit Hours: 2
    This course covers effective use of everyday materials to illustrate physical phenomena, experience with a variety of lecture equipment, and practice in planning and executing demonstrations. It is designed to serve teachers in both the elementary and secondary schools.

    Prerequisite(s): Program Restriction: Physics teaching specialization
  
  • PHYS 2202 - Astronomy


    Credit Hours: 3
    A study of the physical properties of the solar system, stars and galaxies, including the concepts of motion, space and time. Occasional night sessions.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1102  or PHYS 1106 
  
  • PHYS 3211 - Intermediate Physics IA - Newtonian Mechanics


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students taking this course will build, examine and utilize scientific models of classical mechanics to conceptualize and understand the natural phenomena of motion and matter interactions. Students will apply these calculus-based models to a wide range of single and many-particle systems characterized by mass, electrical charge, atomic structure, and constant and variable interactions. Models include the principles of linear and angular momentum, Newton’s laws, waves and oscillatory motion.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1102  or PHYS 1106  and MATH 1586 or MATH 2502  or TECH 3300  
  
  • PHYS 3212 - Intermediate Physics IB - Energy Perspec


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students taking this course will build, examine and utilize energy-based scientific models to conceptualize and understand the natural phenomena of motion and states of matter from an energy perspective. Students will apply these calculus-based models to systems involving gravitational, electric, atomic, and nuclear interactions. Models include the mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic energy of these systems.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3211  (at the same time with instructor’s permission)
  
  • PHYS 3221 - Intermediate Physics IIA - Electric Interactions


    Credit Hours: 3
    Students taking this course will build, examine and utilize the scientific models of classical electricity and magnetism to conceptualize and understand the natural phenomena of electric interactions on a macroscopic level. Students will apply these calculus-based models to various important electrical systems and circuits.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3212 
 

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