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Military Science and Leadership
  

  • MSL 3020 - Applied Team Leadership

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Examines the role communications, values and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military and survey Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication abilities.
  

  • MSL 3020L - Applied Team Leadership

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Examines the role communications, values and ethics play in effective leadership. Topics include ethical decision-making, consideration of others, spirituality in the military and survey Army leadership doctrine. Emphasis on improving oral and written communication abilities.
  

  • MSL 3500 - Military Science Independent Study I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ROTC Basic Course completion of (MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020  or constructive credit for military service through the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript Systems (AARTS)
    Leadership training and preparation that enables cadets to enhance their abilities in the art and science of leadership. These leaders are responsible for discipline, morale, training, welfare and daily leadership of their subordinates within the ROTC program of study. The theory and doctrine learned throughout the Military Science program of study are continually reinforced in the practical experiences of daily leadership and laboratories comprised of troop leading procedures, inspections, counseling subordinates, planning and executing activities, drill, and ceremonies. Students will be prepared in areas of military staffing, the military decision making process, and the practical application of transformational, adaptive, and situational leadership techniques.
  

  • MSL 4010 - Adaptive Leadership

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010  or MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training management, methods of effective staff collaboration and developmental counseling techniques.
  

  • MSL 4010L - Seminar in Leadership and Management I Laboratory

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010  or MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff and mentoring subordinates. Students explore training management, methods of effective staff collaboration and developmental counseling techniques. MSL 4010L is mandatory for all students enrolled in MSL 4010 and is offered fall semester each year.
  

  • MSL 4020 - Leadership in a Complex World

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010  or MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Study includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze and demonstrate their leadership skills.
  

  • MSL 4020L - Leadership in a Complex World Laboratory

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010  or MSL 2020  with grade of C or higher or completed ROTC basic camp, or military service equivalent
    Study includes case study analysis of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Students must complete a semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze and demonstrate their leadership skills. MSL 4020L is mandatory for all Students enrolled in MSL 4020  and is offered spring semester each year.
  

  • MSL 4500 - Military Science Independent Study II

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ROTC Basic Course Completion (MSL 1010 , MSL 1020 , MSL 2010 , MSL 2020 ) or constructive credit for military service through the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS)
    Leadership training and preparation that enables cadets to enhance their abilities in the art and science of leadership. These leaders are responsible for discipline, morale, training, welfare and daily leadership of their subordinates within the ROTC program of study. The theory and doctrine learned throughout the Military Science program of study are continually reinforced in the practical experiences of daily leadership and laboratories comprised of troop leading procedures, inspections, counseling subordinates, planning and executing activities, drill, and ceremonies. Students will be prepared in areas of military staffing, the military decision making process, and the practical application of transformational, adaptive, and situational leadership techniques.

Music
  

  • MUSC 1100 - Music Appreciation

    (3) Credit Hours
    Introduction to Music History and literature.
  

  • MUSC 2020 - Survey of Latin American Music

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 , ENGL 1102  and completion of any Area C course
    Introduction to the variety of music from Latin America. Latin American Music will be studied within its historical and cultural contexts. Students will learn to distinguish and describe different genres and musical styles, historical and modern.
  

  • MUSC 2200 - Survey and Analysis of European Art Music


    This course traces the development of art music in Europe starting in the medieval style period and ending with contemporary European music. Emphasis is placed on active listening, concentrating on the unique musical characteristics of each listening example. This course will consider the musical styles of particular periods and specific composers including Machaut, Du Fay, Josquin, Palestrina, Monteverdi, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Robert and Clara Schumann, Liszt, Berlioz, Brahms, Wagner, Verdi, Mahler, Schoenberg, Berg, Stravinsky, Debussy and later 20th century figures. Students will explore music within its stylistic and cultural contexts, including aspects of form, composition, social significance, and politics. Students will learn to distinguish and describe different genres and musical styles.
  

  • MUSC 2500 - Vocal Ensemble (Chorus)

    (1) Credit Hours
    MUSC 2500 is designed to offer students the opportunity to participate in a vocal ensemble (chorus). The ensemble will rehearse regularly and present one or two public performances per semester. Musical literature will be chosen each semester to suit the abilities of the students enrolled. Service performances (graduation, commencement, etc…) are required. As a one credit hour per semester course, it is repeatable for credit in subsequent semesters, up to 4 credits total.
  

  • MUSC 3050 - Music Theory I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Completion of any Area C Arts/Literature Course.
    Music Theory I introduces the fundamentals of music theory: notation, rhythm and pitch orientation, accidentals, key and time signatures, metric organization, intervals, scale formation, triad construction and chord spelling, elementary ear training and sight singing. In addition this class will include the application of these fundamentals to composition and analysis and an introduction to the keyboard.
  

  • MUSC 3250 - Film Music

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  ,  one of the following (MUSC 1100 , ARTS 1100 , FILM 1005 , or THEA 1100 ) or permission of instructor
    This course will present an overview of film music, with special attention given to the craft, cultural meaning, and historical reasoning behind soundtrack design, musical appropriation, and other film music conventions.
  

  • MUSC 3550 - Music Production and Sound Design for Digital Media

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MUSC 3050  and either ITEC 2110  or ITEC 2120  or ITEC 2140 
    MUSC 3550 instructs students in the theory and practice of Music and Sound Production for: audio, video games, web-design, and mobile media. This class studies historical and contemporary theory and practice as well as the role of composer and sound designer in the field of Digital Media.

Nursing
  

  • NURS 3000 - Health Assessment

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program; Consent of Director of Nursing
    Co-requisite: NURS 3020  and NURS 3030 
    This course builds upon previous courses in the arts and sciences to introduce the student to essential skills and concepts for nursing practice related to nursing health assessment for individuals across the lifespan. Students will practice foundational critical thinking skills in physical, sociocultural, and environmental data collection for diagnosis and planning of client care. Emphasis will be placed on using a conceptual approach to develop nursing assessment skills in simulated and laboratory settings related to medical asepsis, safety, mobility, comfort, nutrition, and elimination. Quality improvement and management of health information will also be addressed.
  

  • NURS 3010 - Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3040  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050 
    This course builds on previous science, mathematics, and nursing courses to explore concepts related to altered function and adaptive responses in individuals from illness, injury, and disease across the lifespan. Exemplars will be used to describe pathophysiologic changes related to genes and genomics, cell function and homeostasis, inflammation and immunity, thermoregulation, fluid and electrolyte balance, clotting, hemodynamics, tissue perfusion, oxygenation, nutrition and elimination, metabolic and hormonal regulation, glucose metabolism, intracranial regulation, tissue integrity, sensory perception, reproduction, and mobility. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis, treatment, and pharmacotherapies.
  

  • NURS 3020 - Wellness & Illness I

    (7) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program; consent of Director of Nursing
    This clinical course complements the co-requisite courses, giving students the opportunity to examine commonly occurring alterations in wellness in individuals across the lifespan with primary focus on adult and geriatric populations with integration of pediatrics and mental health. This course will introduce students to the nursing process with an emphasis on assessment, diagnosis, and planning, with beginning application of interventions and evaluation. Integration of patient populations will teach students principles of holistic nursing. The clinical laboratory, clinical simulation lab, and off-site clinical experiences will engage students to begin to develop and explore the needs of vulnerable population. The clinical focus for this course will be in two distinct areas of vulnerable populations: geriatrics and incarcerated adults. This course will enable students to use the nursing process for promotion and restoration of health in individuals. Exemplars will be used with unfolding case studies to engage students in learning the concepts of: caring, clotting, mechanisms, diversity among individuals, elimination, fluid & electrolytes, glucose regulation, intracranial regulation, mobility, nutrition, oxygenation, pain, perfusion, professional behaviors, sensory perception, therapeutic communication, thermoregulation, and tissue integrity. This course will expose students to the introduction of concepts taught throughout the four Wellness and Illness courses. Student provided off campus travel is required.
  

  • NURS 3021 - Wellness & Illness II

    (7) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3040   with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite:  NURS 3031 , NURS 3010 , NURS 3050 
    This clinical course builds upon NURS 3020  and complements the co and pre-requisite courses giving students the opportunity to examine acute and chronic alterations in wellness in individuals and families across the lifespan. The primary focus is on providing evidence-based care to pediatric and adolescent populations with integration of adult, gerontological, and mental health topics. In this course, the concepts will necessitate a higher level of critical thinking when exploring interrelationships between physical and psychosocial co-morbidities and students will intentionally apply the nursing process in the care of clients. The clinical laboratory, clinical simulation lab, and off-site clinical experiences will engage students in the nursing care of pediatric and adolescent clients. Additionally, student will continue to explore the needs of vulnerable populations and how family dynamics affect overall health. Exemplars will be expanded upon from previous courses with unfolding case studies to engage students in learning the concepts of: caring, clotting mechanisms, diversity among individuals, elimination, fluid & electrolytes, glucose and hormonal regulation, growth & development, intracranial regulation, mobility, nutrition, oxygenation, pain, perfusion, professional behaviors, sensory perception, therapeutic communication, and thermoregulation. Students will examine concepts related to the health of individuals with the addition of families and be challenged to use evidence-based practice in planning care. Student provided off campus travel is required.
  

  • NURS 3030 - Professional Nursing I

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program; Consent of Director of Nursing
    Co-requisite: NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 
    Professional Nursing I is a course to assist students in understanding a registered nurse’s scope of practice, patient rights, confidentiality, ethics terminology, and professional organizations. Students will have the opportunity to begin to develop their professional portfolio as part of the course.
  

  • NURS 3031 - Professional Nursing II

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3040  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 3021 , NURS 3010 , NURS 3050 
    This hybrid course further explores the ethical and legal content related to moral theories and the application to nursing practice. In addition, this course allows students to self-reflect on personal bias that impact nursing care and exposes students to ethical dilemmas in health care. Advocacy for populations will be explored and demonstrated through service learning opportunities offered in the course. Role playing, case studies, legal case review, and social media are some of the learning modalities used in this course. Students will have the opportunity to continue develop their professional portfolio through preparation for job interviews and resume writing.
  

  • NURS 3040 - Nursing Research

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program; Consent of Director of Nursing
    This course will provide the student an opportunity to explore research principles and discover the importance of nursing research to health care and nursing science. Emphasis on basic review of literature skills, identification and critique of research evidence, and the ability of students to identify research problems and formulate questions is central in the course.
  

  • NURS 3050 - Public Health I

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3000 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3040  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3010  
    This course exposes students to foundational principles of public health practice and care of individuals, families and populations in non-acute health care settings.  Community resources available for individuals, families and populations across the lifespan, which foster health promotion, disease prevention and risk reduction are identified.  The impact of micro-system and macro-system factors on individual, family and community health are explored. Varied theoretical frameworks and models, including Health People 2020 Goals and Objectives, are applied to the processes of family population, and community assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation and evaluation, locally and nationally.  Diverse health practice roles in the community are explored.  In the clinical component of the course students apply the nursing process in caring for diverse individuals, families, and populations in a variety of non-acute care settings.
  

  • NURS 4000-A - Gerontological Nursing - Nursing Elective

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  with a “C” or higher
    This intra-professional and interdisciplinary elective course introduces students to the management of care in various specialty populations and to the role of the nurse as a member of the health care team. The focus is on understanding intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration while exploring various sub-disciplines in nursing such as gerontology, critical care, emergency department, or management and leadership. Aspects of wellness and illness and the impact of culture and diversity in each population will be explored. Students will have applied learning experiences in addition to collaborating and interacting with peers from all electives in the classroom and online.

    The gerontology elective introduces students to wellness and illness iamong the older adults with a focus on healthy aging. The emphasis is on understanding the impact of an aging population on communities and on understanding physiologic, spiritual, and psychosocial changes associated with aging. The nurse’s role in promoting culturally sensitive independent living and healthy aging is explored.

  

  • NURS 4000-B - Critical Care- Nursing Elective

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031  , NURS 3050 ,with a “C” or higher
    This intra-professional and interdisciplinary elective survey course introduces students to the management of care in various specialty populations and to the role of the nurse as member of the health care team. The focus is on understanding intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration while exploring various sub-disciplines in nursing such as gerontology, critical care, emergency department, or management and leadership. Aspects of wellness and illness and the impact of culture and diversity in each population will be explored. Students will have applied learning experiences in addition to collaborating and interacting with peers from all electives in the classroom and online. The Critical Care elective introduces students to wellness and illness in clients experiencing high acuity alterations in wellness, with a focus restorative care. The emphasis is on understanding the impact of populations with high illness on communities and on understanding physiologic, spiritual, and psychosocial changes associated with severe illness. The nurse’s role in promoting culturally sensitive care is explored.
  

  • NURS 4000-C - Alernative and Complementary Approaches

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  iwth a grade of “C” or higher
    This intraprofessional and interdisciplinary elective course introduces students to the management of care in various specialty populations and/or practice settings and to the role of the nurse as a member of the health care team.  The focus is on understanding intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration while exploring various sub-disciplines in nursing such as gerontology, critical care, emergency department, management and leadership, or other.  Aspects of wellness and illness and the impact of cultures and diversity will be explored.  Students will ave applied learning experiences in addition to collaborating and interacting with peers from all electives in the classroom and online.

    The Alternative and Complementary Approaches to Health elective introduces students to in-depth understanding of the practice, theories, and interventions used in various alternative health care therapies by diverse individuals, communities and populations.  The nurse’s role in examined through a cultural lens while exploring the assessment, implementation and evaluation of various therapies.  Alternative therapies, mind-body-spirit therapies, manipulative and body based therapies, natural products, and energy therapies are some examples of topics to be investigated.  The participants will be able to assist clients in making informed decisions when using alternative and complementary therapies.

  

  • NURS 4001 - A Cultural Exploration of Health through Food and Nutrition

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program, successful completion of all Area A-f courses and all first year nursing courses:  NURS 3000 , NURS 3010 , NURS 3020 , NURS 3040 , NURS 3030 , NURS 3021 ,NURS 3050 , NURS 3031  
    According to the Global Burden of Disease Study (2010, 2013) an unhealthy diet is a leading risk for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, hypertension, heart disease, stroke diabetes, cancer, and kidney disease around the world. An estimated 40% of deaths from NCDs can be attributed to dietary factors such as excess intakes of sodium, saturated fats, and sugar-sweetened beverages as well as lack of fruits and vegetables.  This international (I) course elective provides opportunities for learners to explore their own cultural values, beliefs, and practices surrounding food, nutrition, and health compared to values, beliefs, and practices of various cultures.  Additionally. learners will investigate global issues related to nutrition and health such as food security, sustainable agriculture, under nutrition, healthy diets, and health policy while participating in initiatives to promote nutrition and health within the context of a cultural immersion experience.
  

  • NURS 4010 - Nursing Leadership I

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  
    This hybrid course provides a foundation in nursing leadership preparing students to provide care for diverse individual, families, and groups on a managerial and organizational level. Students will integrate knowledge and skills from previous courses in nursing and other disciplines with knowledge from leadership theory to understand issues in delivery of quality and safe health care. The course will emphasize skills of prioritization and delegation, intra-and-inter-professional communication, teamwork and collaboration, decision-making, ethical and legal issues, technology and informatics, advocacy, and conflict resolution in the delivery of care. The focus of this course is to develop a servant leadership approach to the delivery and improvement of health care. The professional portfolio will be reviewed in this course.
  

  • NURS 4011 - Nursing Leadership II

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of (NURS 4000-A , NURS 4000-B , NURS 4000-C  or NURS 4001  ) NURS 4010 , NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4021 , NURS 4032 , NURS 4040  
    This hybrid course builds upon Nursing Leadership I to integrate knowledge and experiences from nursing and other disciplines to prepare nursing students with skills to care for communities and populations through leadership on a system level. Students will examine organizational structures, work force and professional issues, budget planning, legislative and economic influences, disaster preparedness, crisis management, and planned change. The course focuses on development of foundational skills to lead transformations across complex cultural, organizational and institutional boundaries in a global health society.
  

  • NURS 4020 - Wellness and Illness III

    (7) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  with a “C” of higher
    Co-requisite:  NURS 4010 , NURS 4050  
    This clinical course builds upon NURS 3021  and complements the co and pre-requisite courses giving students the opportunity to examine acute and chronic alterations in wellness in individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan. The primary focus is on providing evidence-based care to the child bearing family and to clients with mental health disease. The spectrum of coping and stress will be discussed using examples from each vulnerable population. In this course adult and gerontological topics are also discussed as related to the child bearing female and mental illness. Students will apply new concepts from previous courses and critically explore interrelationships between physical and psychosocial co-morbidities. Students will intentionally apply the nursing process as appropriate in the care of clients to include family dynamics and therapeutic communication with a focus on evaluation. The clinical laboratory, clinical simulation lab, and off-site clinical experiences will engage students in nursing care. Exemplars will be expanded upon from previous courses with unfolding case studies to engage students in learning the concepts of: abuse, addiction, adherence, caring, cognition, coping, clotting mechanism, culture and diversity, elimination, fluid & electrolytes, glucose and hormonal regulation, growth and development, intracranial regulation., mobility, nutrition, oxygenation, pain, perfusion, professional behaviors, reproduction and sexuality, sensory perception, stress, therapeutic communication, thermoregulation, and tissue integrity.
  

  • NURS 4021 - Wellness and Illness IV

    (7) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of (NURS 4000-A , NURS 4000-B , NURS 4000-C , or NURS 4001  ),and NURS 4010  , NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4011 , NURS 4032 , NURS 4040  
    This senior level clinical course builds upon NURS 4020  and complements the co and pre-requisite courses giving students the opportunity to examine acute and chronic multisystem alterations in wellness in individuals. Families, and groups across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on practicing skills of delegation, prioritization, and coordination of care to promote, maintain, and restore health, and prevent illness. The student will understand dimensions of patient care addressing the holistic needs of individuals, families, and groups. The clinical focus is on student role transformation through critical analysis and judgment using principles of leadership to care for groups of clients from diverse and/or vulnerable populations. Amplification and integration of previous course concepts are incorporated within classroom, simulation, and clinical settings. Student provided off campus travel is required.
  

  • NURS 4032 - Professional Nursing III

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of (NURS 4000-A , NURS 4000-B , NURS 4000-C  or NURS 4001 ) and NURS 4010 , NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4011 , NURS 4021 , NURS 4040  
    This hybrid nursing course examines professional behaviors of the registered nurse will be discussed and the impact of these behaviors on client care, outside media venues, and interprofessional relationships. Additionally, students examine the importance of life-long learning to personal and professional growth, reflective practice, and the profession of nursing. Student will collaborate on a group project with students outside of the discipline of nursing to gain insight into interprofessional education. Student will also have the opportunity to continue develop their professional portfolio as part of the course.
  

  • NURS 4040 - Nursing Capstone

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of (NURS 4000-A , NURS 4000-B , NURS 4000-C  or NURS 4001 ) and NURS 4010 , NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite: NURS 4021 , NURS 4032 , NURS 4011  
    This hybrid course focuses on the integration and synthesis f key program learning outcomes demonstrated in a Capstone Project. Student will conduct a group project which identifies a key community health problem and formulates an intervention plan which is presented to group, community, or population stakeholders. The project will require an extensive written and oral assignment that incorporates concepts and principles learned throughout the nursing program including related social, ethical, political, and economic elements. Final group project will be presented to faculty and stakeholders including students, staff, and community partners. The completed Student Portfolio will also be evaluated in this course. Student provided off campus travel is required.
  

  • NURS 4050 - Public Health II

    (2) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NURS 3010 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  with a “C” or higher
    Co-requisite:  NURS 4010 , NURS 4020  
    This course will build upon content from NURS 3050  and focus on population health within the national and global context. Surveillance strategies are employed to investigate physical and environmental issues impacting population health.  Varied theoretical frameworks and models, including the Millennium Development Goals, are applied to the process of assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation and evaluation, nationally and globally.  Diverse practice roles in global settings are investigated.  Public health principles and concepts are applied to actual population and global health scenarios through field trips and project-based learning.  Students conduct a policy analysis to explore the impact of macrosystem factors on health care and population health outcomes, nationally and globally.

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy

    (3) Credit Hours
    This course provides an introduction to philosophical thoughts and ideas by allowing students to explore: the kinds of sound argument, the arguments for and against the existence of an Ultimate Reality, the potential character of that Reality, questions regarding the meaning (or meaninglessness) of life, ethical decision making and sources of human knowledge. During the course, students will learn the meaning and vocabulary of philosophy, value of critical thinking and application of philosophy across disciplines. Students will also examine philosophical thought in a global context.
  

  • PHIL 3500 - Bioethics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102  or permission of instructor
    Cross-listed with: RELN 3500 
    Bioethics examines a number of moral issues arising within the context of ethics and life. We will focus specially on the implications for human life and values of recent advances in biotechnology. Particular ethical problems of euthanasia, end of life care, reproductive technologies, abortion, behavioral control, disparities in healthcare delivery systems, experimentation on human subjects, genetic engineering, organ transplants, organ trafficking, allocation of scare resources, informed consent, critique of the contemporary institution of medicine, etc. will be considered, examines and discussed. This course is equivalent to RELN 3500 . Credit will only be issued for PHIL 3500 or RELN 3500 .

Physical Education
  

  • PHED 1010 - Beginning Badminton

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course will focus on the development of badminton skills, strategies, rules and terminology for the game. Students completing this course will be able to 1) identify equipment, rules and benefits of badminton; 2) demonstrate fundamental skills (e.g., serve, clear, drive, drop, smash) and tactics (offense and defense) during game play in badminton.
  

  • PHED 1015 - Beginning Tennis

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course is designed to teach fundamental tennis skills which include, stance and footwork, the serve, forehand and backhand strokes, volleys, types of shots, basic rules and regulations and game play strategies. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) identify equipment, facilities, rules, and regulations needed to play tennis; 2) demonstrate basic skills such as the serve, forehand, backhand, and volley; 3) demonstrate tactical understanding (e.g., offense, defense) of singles and doubles game play.
  

  • PHED 1025 - Power Stretch

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course is designed to focus on postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation skills while stretching and strengthening the entire body. Power stretch will provide an introduction to the philosophy and practice of Yoga and Pilates techniques. This blended course is designed to release stress and muscle tension, enhance the ability to concentrate, and stretch and strengthen the body in a group fitness setting. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) perform 10 out of 12 basic power stretch postures with proper form (e.g., Sun Salutation, Forward Fold, Chaturanga, Upward Facing Dog, Downward Dog, PIYO Push-up, Tree Pose, Warrior I, Warrior II, Warrior III. Pyramid, Right Angle), 2) create two 32 count power stretch combinations including one upper body focused combination and one lower body focused combination.
  

  • PHED 1030 - Beginning Soccer

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and fundamental skills which include, passing, kicking, dribbling, small team game play strategies, basic rules and regulations necessary to motivate active participation in soccer. Students completing this course should be able to: 1) demonstrate basic skills (such as passing, trapping, dribbling, heading, throwing, shooting), 2) demonstrate tactical understanding of basic offensive (moving into open space, attach in depth, width) and defensive skills (marking, zone, one on one, delay) during game play, 3) understand basic terminology (e.g., offsides, corner kick) pertaining to the game of soccer.
  

  • PHED 1040 - Volleyball

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course is designed to teach fundamental volleyball skills which include passing, setting, spiking, and serving, while incorporating game rules and strategies. Students completing this course should be able to: 1) identify equipment, rules and the benefits of volleyball, 2) perform basic skills (e.g., passing, hitting, serving) and tactics (offense and defense) during game play in volleyball.
  

  • PHED 1050 - Body Sculpting and Core


    The course is designed to maximize total body conditioning by building and sculpting muscles, strengthening the core and improving flexibility and balance. Body Sculpting and Core will introduce students to proper resistance training technique in a cardio-infused group exercise setting. Course format includes a fun and challenging strength training routine that promotes a lifetime commitment to fitness. Students completing this course should be able to: (1) demonstrate proper lifting technique for 15 repetitions in 10 out of 12 exercises - squats, chest press, deadlift, dead row, clean and press, triceps press, triceps extension, dips, lunges, lateral raises, overhead press, and bicep curls and (2) identify specific muscle groups targeted by each “Body Sculpting and Core” exercise performed.
  

  • PHED 1060 - Weight Training

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course will teach students the proper use of weight equipment, safe lifting technique and skills, as well as develop an understanding of the major muscle groups and the importance of strength and conditioning programs. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) understand strength and conditioning principles, rules, techniques, terminology, use of equipment, safety precautions, and etiquette in the weight room; 2) demonstrate skill-oriented exercises relevant to strength training, health-related fitness, aerobic and anaerobic performance for specific muscle groups or whole body.
  

  • PHED 1070 - Beginners Swimming

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course will focus on the basic concepts and skills required of a novice swimmer. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) demonstrate proper alignment and propulsion while performing the prone glide, elementary backstroke, and backstroke each over a distance of 25 yards; 2) identify swimming terminology and water safety skills.
  

  • PHED 1071 - Intermediate Swimming

    (1) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHED 1070  or Faculty evaluation
    Requirements: Students must be able to float on his/her back for 1 minute as well as swim 25 yards continuously. This course is designed to teach intermediate level skills and fitness in swimming, which include, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and open turns. Students completing this course will be able to: 1) swim 100 yards using the proper stroke mechanics, body alignment, and propulsion for each of the following strokes: freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 2) identify swimming terminology and describe principles of hydrodynamics.
  

  • PHED 1080 - Fitness for Life Walking

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course focuses on individual improvement in cardiovascular fitness by regular and progressive walks. Distance and times for walks are gradually increased as the semester progresses. Students completing this course should be able to: 1) complete the 3 mile walk test at maximal effort and be rated in the “Fair” fitness category or above and 2) identify the health related benefits of fitness walking.
  

  • PHED 1090 - Cardio Kickboxing

    (1) Credit Hours
    This course will teach students the proper technique and fundamentals for cardio kickboxing and introduce them to a new form of lifetime aerobic activity, utilizing punches and kicks as well as improving their physical fitness. This course will also address all of the five components of fitness. Students completing this course should be able to: 1: perform moderate to high intensity cardio kickboxing movements including jab, cross, hook, upper-cut, side push kicks, back push kick, front kick and roundhouse.
  

  • PHED 1101 - Choices for Life

    (1) Credit Hours
    As a result of successful completing this course students should be able to: 1) Explain the inter-relationship between the eight dimensions of wellness. 2) Understand the risks and lifestyle behaviors that are related to chronic diseases. 3) Understand the benefits of physical activity and a healthy diet for protection against stressors and chronic diseases. 4) Understand the scope of stress and learn ways to manage certain stressor. 5) Understand the fundamentals of Nutrition and how food is related to lifestyle diseases. 6) Identify positive changes and choices one can implement to enhance healthy living. 7) Understand the mechanism of chemical addiction and its relation to alcoholism, the illegal, recreational and prescription drug addictions in current society. 8) Understand the major STD threats in the current society.
  

  • PHED 1102 - Physical Activities for Health and Well-being

    (2) Credit Hours
    This is a physical activity course that provides an introduction into the components of fitness and their impact on health and wellness.  It provides the theoretical framework for and application of aerobic, flexibility, resistance and neuromotor training in a variety of populations (e.g. healthy college-aged students, those with physical limitations, older adults).  The class will also address nutritional requirements for fitness, stress and the impact of fitness on mental health.

    It is important to GGC that all students have equal access to the classroom and their educations.  Students who have already established accommodations with Disability Services, please provide the professor with the Faculty Accommodation Notification that includes your approved accommodations listed at your earliest convenience so your needs in this course can be discussed.

    If you have not yet established services through Disability Services (located in D-1404), but have a permanent disability (such as but not limited to: mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), or temporary condition that requires accommodations you are encouraged to meet with Disability Services.  To contact disability services, please call 678-407-5195 or send an email to disabilityservices@ggc.edu.

     

  

  • PHED 1120 - Introduction to Golf

    (1) Credit Hours
    A physical education course designed to teach the basic skills used to solve the many unique tactical problems found in the game of golf. Additional content will include safety, rules, etiquette, equipment, and the benefits of cardiorespiratory, muscular, and flexibility training for golf performance. An additional fee and student provided transportation will be required. Students are required to supply their own golf clubs which minimally must include a putter, pitching wedge, and short-mid irons (8, 7, 6, or 5). Students completing this course will be able to: 1) identify the origin of golf and basic equipment used in the game today (clubs, balls, and training aids); 2) demonstrate a variety of basic short game skills (putting, chipping, pitching, and sand play) and the full swing (using short to mid-irons); 3) analyze strengths and weaknesses of a full golf swing.
  

  • PHED 1130 - Basics of Hiking

    (1) Credit Hours
    An outdoor physical education course designed to teach the basic concepts and skills used in basic hiking. Additional content will include benefits, safety, equipment, etiquette and the translation/navigation of trail maps. An additional fee will be required and students must provide own transportation to local trails which are off campus.

Physical Science
  

  • PSCI 1101K - Physical Science with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite:  HSGPA >= 3.2 or ACT MATH >=17 or SAT MATH >=400 or ACCM >=67 or ACCNGM >=258 or MATH 1001* or MATH 1111* with a C or higher AND ACT ENGL >=17 or SAT CR READ >=430 or (ACCR >= 61 and ACCW >=4) or (ACCNGR>=237 and ACCW>=4) or ENGL 1101 C or concurrently
    Physical science is a general education course for non-science majors. It is a theme-based course with a menu of themes offered each semester. Physical Science courses do not need to be taken in sequence. Upon completion of this course students will: 1) Communicate scientific issues effectively in oral and written form; 2) Distinguish scientific studies from popular opinions by employing critical thinking skills and the scientific method; 3) Effectively collect, analyze and present data and correctly construct and interpret charts, graphs and tables to draw scientific conclusions; 4) Apply the fundamental concepts and methodologies of physics and/or chemistry to investigate a scientific theme.
  

  • PSCI 1102 - Physical Science

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: HSGPA >= 3.2 or ACT MATH >=17 or SAT MATH >=400 or ACCM >=67 or ACCNGM>=258 or MATH 1001* or MATH 1111* with a C or higher AND ACT ENGL >=17 or SAT CR READ >=430 or (ACCR >= 61 and ACCW >=4) or (ACCNGR>=237 and ACCW>=4) or ENGL 1101 C or concurrently
    Physical science is a general education course for non-science majors. It is a theme-based course with a menu of themes offered each semester. Physical Science courses do not need to be taken in sequence. Upon completion of this course students will: 1) Communicate scientific issues effectively in oral and written form; 2) Distinguish scientific studies from popular opinions by employing critical thinking skills and the scientific method; 3) Effectively collect, analyze and present data and correctly construct and interpret charts, graphs and tables to draw scientific conclusions; 4) Apply the fundamental concepts and methodologies of physics and/or chemistry to investigate a scientific theme.

Physics
  

  • PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113  
    An introductory course that will include material from Mechanics and Thermodynamics. Algebra and trigonometry will be routinely used. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of 1-D and 2-D Kinematics; (2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Newton’s Laws as applied to both linear and circular motion; (3) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Work, Energy, and Power; (4) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of the Laws of Conservation of Energy and Linear Momentum; (5) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Torque and Elasticity; (6) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; (7) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 1113  and either PHYS 1111K  or PHYS 2211K  with grade of C or better
    An introductory course that will include material from Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, and Waves. Algebra and trigonometry will be routinely used. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of electrostatic force, field, potential energy and potential for point charges; (2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of DC circuits containing batteries, resistors, and capacitors; (3) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of magnetic forces and fields and induction; (4) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of ray and wave optics; (5) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; (6) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics I with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2200  
    An introductory course that will include material from Mechanics and Thermodynamics. Algebra, trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus will be routinely used. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of 1-D and 2-D Kinematics as applied to both linear and rotational motion; (2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Newton’s Laws as applied to both linear and rotational motion; (3) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Work, Energy, and Power; (4) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of the Laws of Conservation of Energy, Linear Momentum, and Angular Momentum; (5) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of Simple Harmonic Motion; (6) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; (7) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 2212K - Principles of Physics II with Laboratory

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2211K  and MATH 2210  with grade of C or better
    An introductory course that will include material from Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, and Waves. Algebra, trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus will be routinely used. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of electrostatic force, field, potential energy and potential; (2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of DC circuits containing batteries, resistors, and capacitors; (3) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of magnetic forces and fields and induction; (4) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of ray and wave optics; (5) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; (6) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 3000K - Modern Physics

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2212K ; or both MATH 2210  and PHYS 1112K  
    An intermediate physics course that covers modern topics in physics such as relativity, basic quantum mechanics and their applications to, for example, atomic physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, solid-state physics, or cosmology.  Algebra, trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus will be routinely used.  Upon complete of this course students will be able to: 1) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of relativity; 2) Demonstrate a conceptual and mathematical knowledge of basic quantum mechanics; 3) Apply quantum mechanics principles to the physics of the atom; 4) Apply quantum mechanics principles to nuclear and particle physics; 5) Apply quantum mechanics principles to condensed matter physics; 6) Effectively collect and present scientific data gathered through experiment; 7) Use computational and estimation skills to analyze data, construct and interpret charts, graphs, and tables, and compose scientific explanations.
  

  • PHYS 3010 - Statics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2210  and PHYS 2211K  both with a minimum grade of C
    Apply fundamental rigid-body mechanics concepts to solve equilibrium and force-balance problems for single and assembled rigid bodies; isolate rigid bodies and to draw clear and appropriate free body diagrams; apply skills in mathematics and physics to solve engineering mechanics problems; identify appropriate supports and static knowns and unknowns in both 2D and 3D structures; and apply the appropriate principles to the solution of equilibrium and force-balance problems for single and assembled rigid bodies.
  

  • PHYS 3200 - Introduction to Electrodynamics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2212K  or both PHYS 1112K  and MATH 2210 
    Introduction to electrodynamics includes abstract approaches to electrodynamics and more advanced methods of analysis and mathematics. The latter include computational approaches to solving problems. Upon completion of this course the student will: 1)Demonstrate a mathematical and conceptual knowledge of electrodynamics at an intermediate level; 2) Apply mathematical and computational methods to solve intermediate level electrodynamics problems; 3) Demonstrate knowledge of several applications and theoretical development of electrodynamics and classical field theory.
  

  • PHYS 3210 - Dynamics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 3010  with a minimum grade of a C
    Co-requisite: MATH 3100 
    Particles and rigid bodies that are moving with respect to a reference system. Kinematics deals with motion in terms of displacement, velocity, and acceleration. Kinetics includes the effect of forces on particles and bodies. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: describe the linear, circular and general motion of particles; compute the kinematics of particles due to forces; describe the linear, circular and general motion of rigid bodies; and compute the kinematics of rigid bodes due to forces.
  

  • PHYS 3500 - Biological Effects of Radiation

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 1112K  or PHYS 1112K 
    An introduction to the concepts of radiobiology. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to (1) solve modern physics concepts of electromagnetic radiation, Compton effect and photoelectric effect; (2) describe the radiation response of cells and tissues; (3) explain and justify radiation effects on humans; and (4) demonstrate knowledge of radiation safety protocols and standards.
  

  • PHYS 3710 - Electric Circuits

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2212K  with a minimum grade of a C
    Co-requisite: MATH 3100 
    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Analyze a DC resistive circuit using Kirchoffs Laws, Thevenins Law, Superposition, Nodal and Mesh Analysis and Nortons Theorem; (2) Determine the optimum size resistive device for maximum power transfer between circuit elements; (3) Determine the response for a RC and RL Network; (4) Determine the response for a RLC network; (5) Determine the complex response of elements in an AC steady state circuit; (6) Determine power dissipated by elements in an AC circuit; (7) Correct the power factor in a RLC AC network; and (8) Determine the power being dissipated in a Y or delta-configuration.

Political Science
  

  • POLS 1101 - American Government

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101*/ENGL 0999 concurrently
    Co-requisite: ENGL 1101*/ENGL 0999, ENGL 1101^/ENGL 0999E
    Covering the essential facts of national government in the United States, with some attention given to state government, including the State of Georgia, this course satisfies state law, requiring examination on United States and Georgia Constitutions.
  

  • POLS 1101H - Introduction to American Government Honors

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101*/ENGL 0999 concurrently
    Co-requisite: Enrollment in the GGC First Year Honors Experience or Honors Program; or, permission of the Dean of Liberal Arts and the Director of the GGC Honors Programs
    Covering the essential facts of national government in the United States, with some attention given to state government, including the State of Georgia, Political Science 1101-Honors satisfies state law, requiring examination on United States and Georgia Constitutions. This course offers an integrated educational experience providing you with opportunities where applicable to explore the meanings of and develop abilities related to the four core values espoused by the college and our Honors Programs: leadership, creativity, service, and scholarship. In part, this means that Political Science 1101-H consistently will challenge you and offer you learning opportunities that fully support the College’s Vision and Mission via the promotion of a dynamic learning community.
  

  • POLS 2101 - Introduction to Political Science

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101 
    This course is an introduction to the Political Science fields of Political Theory, Comparative Politics and International Politics.
  

  • POLS 2201 - State and Local Government

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  
    Covering the essential facts of state and local government and politics in the United States, this course places particular emphasis upon the Constitution and the government of the State of Georgia.
  

  • POLS 2280 - Research Methods in Political Science

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 2101  or permission of the instructor
    This course provides an introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry in Political Science.
  

  • POLS 2401 - Current Global Issues

    (3) Credit Hours
    This course will explore the global dimensions of contemporary political and social issues, including terrorism, foreign aid, health and population concerns, environmental challenges, international trade, ethnic conflict and genocide.
  

  • POLS 3020 - Environmental Law

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1102   with a “C” or better.
    Cross-listed with: ESSS 3020  
    This course examines the principal federal environmental statutes and related legal authorities.  Additional emphasis is given to variation in state law.  The course also examines the environmental rule making process by administrative agencies.  Finally, attention is given to administrative and judicial enforcement and adjudication.
  

  • POLS 3100 - Comparative Politics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    An introduction to the comparative approaches for the study of politics, focusing on patterns of development and change in contemporary political systems. Georgia Gwinnett College 2011-2012 Catalog, p. 231
  

  • POLS 3200 - Comparative Legal Systems

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course compares the development, structure and processes of the world’s major legal systems from a global perspective, including common law, civil (code) law, religious and socialist legal systems and customary dispute resolution in traditional societies. The course explores the roles of a country’s economic and political structures, culture and religion in administering justice.
  

  • POLS 3350 - US Foreign Policy

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course examines the actors, concepts and policies in the development of U.S. Foreign. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationships the U.S. has with the world.
  

  • POLS 3400 - International Relations

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course is an examination of the concepts and theories of international relations.
  

  • POLS 3450 - Modern Political Theory

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    A survey of the historical writings of political thought from Hobbes to Marx.
  

  • POLS 3500 - Public Administration

    3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101 ; ENGL 1102  
    this course provides an overview of the U.S. bureaucracy via introduction to new terminologies, theoretical developments, and practical application.  Special emphasis is placed on identifying, analyzing, and developing real-world policy solutions,=.
  

  • POLS 3550 - Public Policy Process

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    Examination of the major theoretical approaches to the study of public policy at all levels of government. The course focuses on critical elements of the policy process such as the definition of public problems, agenda setting, policy formulation, policy implementation, oversight and policy change. Selective public policy issues will also be examined in detail.
  

  • POLS 3600 - Content Methods

    (4) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of the following courses: EDUC 3300  and EDUC 3350 . In addition, students must have successfully completed POLS 2280 .
    This course will focus on methods for implementing student-centered instruction in Political Science. Special emphasis will be placed on the particular ways of knowing associated with the study of Political Science and incorporating these ways of knowing into learning activities for secondary students. Candidates will design, implement and assess learning activities for secondary students. A field component accompanies this course.
  

  • POLS 3700 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101 ,and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better
    This course examines law office administration, focusing on the structure of law firms and corporate legal departments, use of technology in administering a law office and the various administrative and support roles performed by paralegals in an office setting.  The course covers ethics in the legal profession and use of legal software used in law office administration.
  

  • POLS 3701 - Civil Litigation for Paralegals: I

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101 , and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better
    This course introduces students to civil litigation using a transactional approach to the rules of civil procedure as used in American courts.  After an introduction to civil litigation, the role of the paralegal, the court system, including the areas of personal and subject matter jurisdiction and remedies, the course will cover pleadings, motions and discovery.
  

  • POLS 3702 - Civil Litigation for Paralegals: II

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101   and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better
    A project-oriented course designed to require students to draft pleadings and legal documents, including discovery devices, in conformity with state and federal rules of procedures as well as local state and federal court rules.
  

  • POLS 4000 - International Organizations

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and, ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course is designed to acquire an understanding of the ways in which international organizations function. Attention is devoted to both global and regional organizations and to organizations with both broad and narrow functional mandates.
  

  • POLS 4001 - International Development

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will introduce students to various approaches to international development, focusing on a variety of experiences of countries in the Global South. The course will explore several themes concerning international development, including foreign investment, women’s issues, international trade, global inequality, the role of international organizations and corruption.
  

  • POLS 4040 - Comparative Foreign Policy

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course examines the actors, concepts and policies in the development of foreign policy from a comparative perspective.
  

  • POLS 4125 - Georgia Politics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will examine state and local government in the state of Georgia using both case study and comparative approaches.
  

  • POLS 4160 - American Judicial Process

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will examine the structure and organization of state and federal courts, the selection of judges, judicial reasoning and decision making, the powers of the courts and the impact of the courts on American government and society. A basic theme of this course is that courts, as governmental institutions, must be understood in light of their relations with other institutions of government and with the general public.
  

  • POLS 4170 - Congress

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    An examination of the role of Congress in the American political system from both institutional and behavioral perspectives.
  

  • POLS 4180 - The Presidency

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will examine the constitutional, institutional and personal powers of the president and the political role of the president.
  

  • POLS 4220 - Topics in Comparative Politics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    The course provides intensive examination of current political problems in Comparative Politics. Topic may vary each time course is offered. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.
  

  • POLS 4230 - Topics in American Politics

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 2101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade “C” or better; or permission of the instructor
    This course provides intensive examination of current political problems in American Politics. Topic may vary each time course is offered. Course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.
  

  • POLS 4240 - Topics in International Relations

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 2101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade “C” or better; or permission of the instructor
    This course provides an intensive examination of current political problems in International Relations. Topic may vary each time course is offered.
  

  • POLS 4350 - Criminal Law

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CJCR 1100 , ENGL 1102 , CJCR 3200  with a grade of C or better
    Cross-listed with: CJCR 4350  
    An examination of the substantive criminal law, its origin and sources, the elements of crime, and modifying circumstances and defenses.  Also discussed are offenses against the person and property, those offenses involving specific intent, public welfare offenses, and the role of legal support staff in criminal litigation.

    Credit will be issued for either POLS 4350 or CJCR 4350

     

  

  • POLS 4390 - Legal Writing and Research

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    In this course, students will learn the tools and methods of legal research and writing. The course covers methods for locating and analyzing statutory and case authorities and writing legal memoranda, correspondence and briefs in trial court and appellate contexts. In addition, students will practice identifying issues in client interview settings and articulating legal issues in simulated appellate arguments.
  

  • POLS 4400 - International Law

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    Law among states in peace and war. Historical background and political foundations of international law. The influence of judicial decisions, international courts and organizations, treaties and practices of states upon the growing body of international law.
  

  • POLS 4425 - Political Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will explore the Alternative Dispute Resolution spectrum and political negotiation strategies.
  

  • POLS 4460 - US Security Studies

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course will analyze the most important challenges and threats to U.S. national security that have emerged in the Post-Cold War era. In addition, the course will attempt to assess the implications of these challenges for US foreign policy in the contemporary global environment.
  

  • POLS 4480 - Practicum in ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    In this course, the student will examine the theoretical foundations of conflict resolution and apply the negotiation skills and mediation framework in simulations. The applied setting is designed to meet the Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate Program.
  

  • POLS 4490 - Senior Seminar

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Senior Status (90 hrs) and 30 hours of 3000-4000 level Political Science Courses, or permission of instructor
    In this course, the student will synthesize the various theoretical foundation courses and applied field studies from their political science curriculum. Special attention will be placed on the application of political science skills.
  

  • POLS 4700 - Constitutional Law: Powers of Government

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor
    This course addresses questions concerning the role of the Supreme Court in resolving legal problems that arise under our fundamental law, as well as issues concerning the Constitution’s distribution of power between the national and state governments and among the branches of the national government.
  

  • POLS 4720 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

    (3) Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: POLS 1101  and ENGL 1102  (with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor)
    Cross-listed with: CJCR 4720 
    This course focuses on constitutional protections of liberty and equality, including protections that stem from principles of substantive and procedural due process. Subjects typically covered in the course include equal protection, freedom of expression, rights to privacy, the right to free exercise of religion and the prohibition of laws respecting an establishment of religion.
 

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