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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the structure and evolution of stars, star systems, structure of galaxies, and theories in cosmology. Telescopes, astronomical instruments, light and the electromagnetic spectrum will also be studied. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or higher with a grade of "C" or higher, or consent of the instructor. Astronomy I is not a prerequisite for Astronomy II . Spring, $75 fee, 3 hour lecture, discussion, periodic evening observations, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the basic principles of navigation, weather patterns, air traffic control, and aircraft operations. Prepares the student to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written examination, a requirement for the private pilot certificate. Topics of study include Newton's laws of motion involving force, weight, acceleration, velocity, vectors and their resolution; Bernoulli's principle applied to gravity, lift, thrust, and drag of aerodynamic surfaces; modes of navigation, including visual and radio/radar; and meteorology, including pressure systems, lapse rates, frontal systems, types of precipitation, weather maps, and forecastin g Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Discusses and experiments with electricity and light. Discusses modern physics, electrostatics, electric fi elds, direct current circuits, electromagnetism, electrochemistry, applied electricity, alternating current theory, nature and propagation of light, geometric and physical optics, applied optics, atomic structure, and nuclear energy. Prerequisite: PHYS 200 with a grade of “C” or better orconsent of the instructor. Spring, $100 fee, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3-hour laboratory, 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the structure and operation of the American federal government. Special attention is given to an examination of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches as well as constitutional rights, elections, voting behavior and the duties of citizenship in a constitutional democracy. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Examines international political systems and politics among the world's nation-states with special attention given to national interests, post WWII history, and contemporary international issues. HIST 101 or POSC 101 is recommended prior to this course. Fall/Spring, not offered every year, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Reviews the history and philosophy of criminal law and examines the United States Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights. Constitutional issues such as the basis for arrests, search, seizure, and disposition are explored to illustrate the court's interpretive process. Reviews law, legal institutions, criminal court procedures, and offenses against person and property. POSC 101 or POSC 201 is recommended prior to taking this course. This is a writing intensive course. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the history and politics of the black civil rights movement from Reconstruction to the present. The contemporary civil rights issues of gender, sexual orientation, and affirmative action will also be considered. HIST 110, POSC 101, or POSC 201 are recommended prior to taking this course. This course is writing intensive. Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces comparative political analysis with applications to political systems, processes, and issues in selected nation states, emphasizing those of the major powers of Europe and Asia. HIST 101 or POSC 101 is recommended prior to this course. This is a writing intensive course. Spring (alternate years), 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an in-depth examination and critical analysis of the political, cultural, social, and economic trends that shaped the contemporary American perspective. HIST 109 or 110 recommended. 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Studies general public policy concepts with emphasis on the policy process, the constitutional roles of the official policy-makers, nongovernmental policy-makers, and contemporary criminal justice policies. HIST 110, POSC 101, or POSC 201 is recommended prior to this course. This is a service learning course. Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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