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2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]

Course Descriptions

Many course descriptions include a designation of Term(s) Offered: with one or more of the following: Fall, Spring, Summer. This indicates the term(s) in which the course is typically offered and is intended to aid students in planning their programs of study. Departments reserve the right to change the term(s) in which a course is offered.
 

Physics
  
  
  

  • PHYS 205 - Intermediate Physics I

    Credits: 5

    An initial study of the phenomena and concepts of classical and modern physics in the areas of mechanics including energy and momentum principles, and heat and thermodynamics, with applications involving elementary calculus. An integrated laboratory serves to develop associated skills in measurement. Required of biophysics majors/minors, physics majors/minors, and engineering majors.

    USI Core 39: Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS)

    Co-Requisite(s) (must be taken at same time as): PHYS 205L  

    Prereq (may be taken concurrently): MATH 230  

    Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (4-2)
    This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL)
    This course meets the Indiana College Core (ICC)
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • PHYS 355 - Computational Physics

    Credits: 3

    The use of computers in physics has grown enormously over the past few decades, to the point where computers play a central role in virtually every new physics discovery. From particle physics and astrophysics to quantum computing and biophysics, calculations on computers have become one of the most indispensable tools of scientists today. This course provides an introduction to the solution of physics problems using computers. Assuming no previous programming experience, the course will introduce the basic indeas and programming skills of computational physics and help develop skills to solve problems in all areas of physics.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 206  and MATH 366  

    Term(s) Offered: Fall (odd-numbered years)


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  • PHYS 401 - Physics and Human Thought

    Credits: 3

    The course will cover some of the important ideas in physics and their relationship to other areas of human thought, e.g. philosophy, literature, and art. These relationships will be made through readings from works that have a direct connection to physics. The emphasis will be on learning the physical principles and their significance. The physical theories that will be covered include Newton’s laws, energy conservation, the second law of thermodynamics, special relativity, and quantum mechanics. These theories will be framed in the context of the times in which they developed. The course will involve both the solving of “traditional physics problems” and the writing of essays relating the ideas developed in the problems to a wider context.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 111  or equivalent and PHYS 101  or equivalent

    Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-0)
    Term(s) Offered: On demand


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  • PHYS 491 - Physics Senior Thesis

    Credits: 2-3

    Physics majors in this course will work under the direction of a faculty member on a research topic of their own choosing. Students will plan and carry out independent research that will culminate in both a written thesis and a formal presentation of their work (either a talk or poster at an approved meeting or a local/departmental colloquium).  This course will focus on experimental, theoretical, or computational techniques particular to the chosen problem/subject of the research as well as effective science communication (both written and oral). This course is for senior level physics majors.

    USI Core 39: Embedded Experience-Writing

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 201 , Physics major with senior standing or consent of instructor

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring


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Political Science
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • POLS 302 - The Politics of the Civil Rights Movement

    Credits: 3

    The Civil Rights Movement was one of the most transformative movements in modern U.S. history. This course will provide an overview of the historical and institutional context of the civil rights movement in the United States, followed by a more thorough examination of the political, policy, and legal outcomes of the movement (i.e. Brown v. Board of Education, Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, black power movement, affirmative action, busing, etc.), along with an examination of the civil rights issues (same sex marriage, health care, housing) facing America in the 21st century. This course will use the case study teaching method through examination of cases from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 102  

    Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered


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  • POLS 316 - Religion and Politics

    Credits: 3

    Religion and politics are deeply intertwined in contemporary America, as evidenced by heated and often highly partisan debates over social and economic issues. This course will examine the relationship between religion and political life from theological and historical perspectives. It will examine 1) the world views of major religions toward current political phenomena and the role that formal religious groups play in shaping policy, 2) the extent to which individuals’ religious beliefs effect their political behaviors and its impact on electoral politics, and 3) the role of politics and public policy in regulating and influencing the behavior of religious individuals and organizations. The course will focus on American politics with implications for political systems around the world.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 102   or POLS 104  or consent of instructor.

    Term(s) Offered: Every other year


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  • POLS 411 - Government and Politics of Washington, DC

    Credits: 3

    This course will examine the historical, political, social, economic, and cultural development of Washington, DC as a federal city, a local city, and an international city. This course will explore the city’s unique assets (architecture, neighborhoods, museums, monuments, and political culture), while also examine the important social, political, and economic issues facing DC residents, such as the lack of voting rights and full representation in Congress, the push for statehood, the economic revitalization of the city, and ongoing problems such as poverty, racial inequality, the lack of affordable housing, and gentrification.

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 102  

    Term(s) Offered: Every other year


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  • POLS 497 - Legislative Internship

    Credits: 6

    Students serve as interns in the Indiana State Legislature. Students must be selected by one of the party caucuses in the House or Senate. In addition to working for state legislators, students must attend a speaker series and complete various academic requirements. Serving a one-semester internship in the Indiana State Legislature provides direct experience with the realities of practical politics. The internship provides students with concrete illustrations of the political concepts and processes presented in the classroom and thus are an integral part of a student’s political education.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor

    Term(s) Offered: Spring


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Professional Studies
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PRFS 490 - Professional Studies Internship

    Credits: 1-6

    PRFS 490 is designed to recognize the value of experiential learning activities and work experience relevant to the individual’s program. Each student, as directed by a faculty member, and with consultation from the BPS director, will develop a career development plan that demonstrates the integration of prior educational and work experience with University coursework into a unified and meaningful whole. The number of hours of credit to be awarded will be determined by the faculty member, but may not exceed six. Credit will be awarded only after the student has been admitted to the BPS program.

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring


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  • PRFS 498 - Personal and Professional Development

    Credits: 3

    This capstone course satisfies Core 39, Embedded Experience-Writing for students pursuing the Bachelor of Professional Studies. This course is an interdisciplinary study of adult human development and self. Theories of psychosocial, cognitive, moral, and faith development are examined and compared with the student’s personal history and career development in the form of a professional portfolio and a thematic autobiography. The assigned Applied Research Project draws from the student’s critical thinking and information processing skills in identifying a contemporary problem in an organization, gathering pertinent information for analysis, and choosing an appropriate solution.

    USI Core 39: Embedded Experience-Writing

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 201  and consent of instructor

    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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Psychology
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PSY 322 - Abnormal Psychology

    Credits: 3

    A survey of past and present conceptions of abnormal behavior. Major diagnostic issues, including the role of psychological tests, are discussed. Symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and etiological factors underlying the major disorders are considered, as well as related legal issues. Selected treatments for these disorders are described and evaluated. Disorders considered include anxiety, dissociative, somatoform, psychophysiological, geriatric, affective, schizophrenia, substance abuse/addiction, sexual deviations, disorders of childhood and adolescence, and personality disorders.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 201 

    This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL)
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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