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3.00 Credits
An examination of the task of ethics to elucidate the concept of the good life; to investigate ideas of obligation, duty, and responsibility; and to decide what ought to be done. The student explores traditional themes of right conduct. Through readings and discussions, these themes are applied to relevant contemporary issues such as war and terrorism, the connections between business and environmental ethics, sexuality, suicide and euthanasia and drug use. Prerequisite: ENG 101. 3 Cr
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Topics focusing on a different aspect of study, i.e., science and religion, perception of reality, Existentialism, eastern philosophy, and world religions. The course also may be geared to particular students such as an aesthetics course for art, music and literature students, or a philosophy of education course. Prerequisite: ENG 101. 3 Cr
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An introduction to the nature of energy and mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the study of vectors, velocity, acceleration, and force. Laboratory work includes computer simulation as well as traditional physics activities. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: MAT 122 or equivalent. 4 Cr
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A continuation of PHY 111 introducing the concepts of sound, electricity, optics, and modern physics. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: PHY 111 or equivalent. 4 Cr
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Courses designed to allow students to pursue study in specific area of Political Science. Courses vary in content in response to student interest and demand. Prerequisite: Dependent upon the course offered, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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An introductory study of the major principles, structures and practices of the United States government. The course emphasizes such topics as the Constitution and its development; the federal system; civil liberties and civil rights; public opinion, interest groups, political parties and elections; the Congress; the Supreme Court; the Presidency and the presidential establishment; domestic and foreign policy formation; government services and regulation; and the federal budget and federal taxation. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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An introduction to government and politics in the U.S. below the national level. Major emphasis is placed on such topics as federal-state-local relations; government and politics on the state level, including constitutions, legislatures, governors and judges; law enforcement and court systems; city, county and town governments; the urban crisis; big city politics; metropolitan government; local power structures; the politics of education and welfare; and state and local government regulation and taxation. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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A systematic analysis of U.S. environmental policy focusing on air and water quality, land use, hazardous wastes and energy. Policy is analyzed as the resultant of political structure and process, societal values and perceived benefits and costs. Specific disciplinary perspectives and value conflicts are emphasized. Prerequisite: Any two of ECO 202, ENV 112, POS 215. 3 Cr
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This course defines, examines, and analyzes political correctness as a long-standing feature of American society, dating back to the Salem witch trials and including the Alien and Sedition Acts, Prohibition,McCarthyism, and more. The roots and consequences of conflicts between liberty and community are carefully considered. The effects on different sectors of American society and on public policy are identified and analyzed. The course is taught on the Web, and ideological diversity is encouraged and valued. Prerequisite: POS 215 or instructor's permission. 3 Cr
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This course will introduce students to the art and science of policy analysis. The policy process will be introduced and used as an analytical tool to connect policy outcomes to political, social and economic and institutional inputs and constraints. The differences and overlap between analysis and advocacy will be considered. Specific applied policy analysis will include topical current issues, such as climate change, health care, education and same-sex marriage. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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