|
|
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
|
|
| |
| |
-
PAX 380 - Ecovillages and Ecocities: Models of Global Restoration
This course explores the essential ideas for a transition to an environmental century by investigating global ecovillages and ecocities as guides to sustainable communities.
General Education Requirements: Satisifies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Population and the Environment requirements.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 398 - Topics in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
Explores peace and reconciliation studies through more in-depth study of specific topics drawn from the introductory course, such as the roles of technology, religion, gender, ethnicity and social stratification in the establishment and maintenance of peace and reconciliation studies. May be repeated for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 400 - Martin Luther King and the Beloved Community
The just community is a distinctively American idea, beginning with the vision of the Founders and renewed in the writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. in envisioning an America - and a world - at peace through principles of social justice, reconciliation, non-violence and equality. This course looks at the concept of King’s Beloved Community as a way to peace through a multidisciplinary investigation focusing on the Civil Rights Movement and after, using the lens of multiple faith and ethically-based aspirations for community.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Context and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives requirements.
Prerequisites: One of the following: BLS 101, MLC 175, PAX 201, SOC 101, SOC 201, WST 101 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 401 - Women Activists: Warriors for Peace and Justice
This course examines the lives of a diverse group of women who were committed activists attempting to create change. It examines the historical, social, and political circumstances that motivated these women to actively seek social transformation. It also looks at what some of the current generation of women activists/feminists have to say about peace and social justice issues.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Context and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives requirements.
Prerequisites: PAX 201 or WST 101 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 410 - Theories in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
An exploration and critical discussion of historical and contemporary theories about conflict, peace, and reconciliation. Course offered via WebCT.
Prerequisites: PAX 201 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 451 - Mediation: Its Premises, Practices and Policies
Introduces students to the theory and practice of mediation. Participants will reflect together on the nature and origins of conflict and its impact on society and individuals. Students will acquire and practice the skills needed for effective conflict management.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 452 - Advanced Study in Transformative Mediation
Students will deepen their understanding of the premises and principles of the transformative orientation to mediation practice. Students will consider how values and belief systems impact the development of mediation models or schools of thought. Includes skills development through intensive coaching.
Prerequisites: PAX 451 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 470 - Sustainable Communication: The Theory and Practice of Nonviolent Communication
This three credit interdisciplinary course combines the principles of Peace and Reconciliation Studies with cutting edge work in conflict transformation and reconciliation through dialogue. Based on the work of clinical psychologist Marshall Rosenberg, participants will investigate and practice the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process he developed. The course will provide participants with concrete skills in thinking and speaking which are necessary for analyzing and addressing conflict in a variety of settings. The goal is to increase peace in themselves, their personal and work communities, and the world. Additionally, a goal is to provide students with specific tools to work collaboratively within any team experience to enhance the likelihood of success in any future endeavor through building a process to maintain and sustain efforts for the long term.
This process is beneficial for enhancing and sustaining peace, good will, and collaboration among people who work in education, health care, social work, psychology, international relations, sustainable community development, human development, mediation and conflict resolution, the creative arts and business. The skills learned are useful in personal and family relationships.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 491 - Forgiveness: Creating a Culture of Peace and Reconciliation
How do we forgive those we consider enemies? Are there limits to forgiveness? Can we learn forgiveness? These questions form the core of the class journey as it explores forgiveness from academic, personal, historical and cultural perspectives. Through reading, writing, conversation and other forums, it looks at forgiveness as a tool for peace building.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: PAX 201 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 495 - Advanced Topics in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
An advanced, interdisciplinary study of topics such as “Peace Education,” “Conflict Resolution in the Schools,” “Diversity Education,” etc. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: PAX 201 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PAX 498 - Special Projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies
Advanced individual study, research and written projects in Peace and Reconciliation Studies and related areas, conducted under the guidance of a faculty member associated with the Peace and Reconciliation Studies Program. Arranged on request. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: PAX 201 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 1-6
|
| |
-
PHI 100 - Contemporary Moral Problems
Examines a variety of moral problems causing controversy in contemporary society. Focuses on evaluating arguments for and against competing solutions to these problems. Also discusses different philosophical strategies for thinking about moral obligations and relationships. Topics surveyed may include: abortion, affirmative action, euthanasia, feminism, the environment, capital punishment, welfare and aid to the needy, technology, war and racism, among others.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 102 - Introduction to Philosophy
An introduction to philosophical thought and critical thinking through a reading of works from the philosophical tradition. Readings might include works from philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Descartes, Hume, Locke, Kant, Marx, Nietzche and/or other great works of philosophy. Questions will be asked about the nature of wisdom and knowledge, the essence of reality and of ideas, human nature, virtue and community, justice and political life.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 103 - Methods of Reasoning
A study of principles used to distinguish correct from incorrect reasoning including the nature of thought, uses of language, recognition of arguments, informal fallacies, purposes and types of definition, deduction and induction. Emphasis on understanding and mastering through practice some fundamental techniques for testing the soundness of many different kinds of reasoning.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 104 - Existentialism and Literature
A critical study of philosophical significance of individual choices and actions involving questions of personal identity, responsibility and authenticity as these themes are developed in existentialist literature. Special attention will be given to existentialist literary techniques.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 105 - Introduction to Religious Studies
An analysis of religion as an expression of human culture past and present. Considers institutional and non-institutional manifestations of religion as conveyed through myth and symbol, religious experience, struggle for societal change, mysticism, and quests for the articulation of human values. Inquiry by various disciplines will be considered, e.g., anthropology, psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, and theology.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 200 - Problems in Recent Philosophy
Study of recent philosophical work in ethics, social philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion with an emphasis on epistemological and metaphysical issues that are raised in this work.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 210 - History of Ancient Philosophy
An analysis of Hellenic philosophy with emphasis on Plato and Aristotle, including Presocratic philosophy, Platonism, Aristotelianism, Stoicism and Epicureanism.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 212 - Hegel and 19th Century Philosophy
A study of the philosophy of Hegel and related 19th Century philosophies that consider the historical and situational character of consciousness and knowledge. Explores the implications for areas of human existence such as ethics, politics, art, economics, and science. Additional authors considered may include Kant, Schiller, Nietzsche, and Marx.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 214 - 20th Century Continental Philosophy
A study of some of the most influential thinkers in 20th Century Continental Philosophy. Explores themes central to this area of philosphy including the nature of self-identity, our ability to understand ourselves and our motivations, the social and political character of this understanding, and the implications of these themes for our understanding of such areas of human existence as ethics, art, and politics. Authors considered in the course may include Freud, Sartre, Marcuse, Foucault, Deleuze, Derrida, de Beauvoir, and Judith Butler.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 223 - Modern Jewish Thought
Modern trends in Jewish thought from the Enlightenment to the present. Primary attention is given to Jewish philosophers who formulated significant responses to modernity including new-Kantian rationalism, Zionism, religious naturalism, existentialism, post-Holocaust theology, mysticism, postmodernism and feminist theology.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 230 - Ethics
Readings and discussions of works by Aristotle, Mill, Kant, Nietzsche and other
moral philosophers. In each case, the nature of the system, its summum bonum and
defense is examined, criticized, and tested for its applicability to personal
and public ethical predicaments.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or one course in philosophy.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 231 - Topics in Applied Ethics
Deals with the ethical issues in various professions and practices such as business, law, agriculture, government, science, teaching and journalism. Different sections may focus on specific professions or problem areas (e.g.., Business Ethics, Environmental Ethics, etc..)
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: One course in Philosophy or Sophomore Standing.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 232 - Environmental Ethics
A critical survey of major contemporary discussions of human relationships to nature and the causes of the environmental crisis. Topics will include animal rights, biocentrism, deep ecology, ecofeminism, bio-regionalism, social ecology and sustainability. Special attention will be given to building an ethical vocabulary for interpreting the place of humans in relation to the non-human.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Social Contexts and Institutions and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or one course in philosophy.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 233 - Business Ethics
Corporations and commerce exert a powerful influence on contemporary societies. Examines ethical and political problems created by a commercial culture and discusses related ethical and political theories. Addresses such questions as: Is the only business of business to make a profit? What ethical obligations should corporations respect? Should business be expected to work for an environmentally sustainable society? Is our commercial culture just? What are the rights of employees and communities? What are the appropriate roles of business and politics in a just society? Case studies provide some real world examples for discussion.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Ethics Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 235 - Biomedical Ethics
Investigates physician, nursing, and hospital codes of conduct, the physician/patient relationship, concepts of health/disease, procreation/abortion decisions, genetics/reproductive technologies, health resources/social justice allocations, and other ethical dimensions of medical practice.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 236 - Feminist Ethical, Social and Political Theory
A survey of the major feminist theoretical frameworks with emphasis on their respective practical implications in the areas of work, family life and sexuality.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition, Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 240 - Social and Political Philosophy
A critical study of major social and political philosophers from Plato to the present in light of their ethical and metaphysical systems. Topics include the problem of justice, the nature of the state and its relationship to other social institutions, and the individual. The primary focus will be on normative rather than descriptive theory.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 244 - Philosophy of Law
Topics include the nature of law, the limits of law, and legal responsibility. Special emphasis on selected cases in American legal history, the law of contracts and torts, positivism, goal-based, rights-based and feminist jurisprudence.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 250 - Formal Logic
An introductory course in modern symbolic logic. Techniques of deductive inference, including decision procedures and axiomatization, are studied in developing the propositional and predicative logics. Some attention is given to metalogic and the philosophy of logic.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Mathematics and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 260 - Philosophy of Language
A study of major contemporary theories of language. Topics include the nature of meaning, uses of language, conventions in language, the nature of grammar, syntax and semantics. Philosophers studied include Searle, Quine and Chomsky, among others.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 262 - Philosophy of Art
An investigation of the nature and importance of aesthetic experience and its objects, the possibility of standards of art and taste, and the relation of art to other areas of experience. Topics include art and morality, art and science, art and the environment. Readings from Tolstoy, Hume, Dewey, Langer, Bell, Danto, Dickie and Beardsley, among others.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 265 - Topics in Philosophy
A seminar relying on careful use of major philosophical resources, as well as attempts at fresh exploration of fundamental topics. Designed for students who have previously taken at least one course in philosophy. May be repeated for credit when different philosophers or problems are studied.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 286 - Religions and Philosophies of the East: Hinduism
The religious and philosophical foundations of Hinduism. Readings include the Vedas, the Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads, Yoga, and Vedanta.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 287 - Religions and Philosophies of the East: Buddhism
The religious and philosophical foundations of Buddhism including the basic teachings of the Buddha (Four Noble Truths, Noble Eightfold Path, Dependent Origination, etc.), Buddhist ethics, Buddhist meditation, and some later religious and philosophical developments.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 312 - History of Modern Philosophy
An interpretation of modern philosophy from Bacon and Descartes in the 17th century, developing through 18th century rationalism and empiricism and culminating in the system of Kant.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 317 - Existentialism and Phenomenology
A critical study of the philosophical significance of individual choices and actions, including questions of personal identity, responsibility, authenticity and the ways in which those aspects of human experience are described. Readings include texts by Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty and contemporary authors, who conduct existential and phenomenological investigations of race, class and gender.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: at least one course in philosophy, excluding PHI 103.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 342 - Marxist Philosophy I: The Philosophy of Karl Marx
Special attention is given to the Marxist theory of knowledge, ethics, political
and social philosophy as formulated by Karl Marx in his theory of knowledge, ethics,
economics and political philosophy. Additional readings from Friedrich Engels
and Mao Zedong.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 344 - Theories of Justice
A critical study of recent theories of social justice including utilitarian, social contract, entitlement, communitarian, feminist and postmodern approaches, and spanning the political spectrum from libertarianism to socialism. Topics include distribution of wealth and power, affirmative action, censorship and pornography and international justice.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 345 - Global Justice
A study of moral and political philosophies developed in response to the issues and challenges raised by political, economic, and technological globalization. These include such topics as sovereignty and self-determination, global institutions and democracy, nationalism and cosmopolitanism, poverty and international or global distributive justice, fair trade, intellectual property rights, global environmental justice, domestic institutions and responsibility for global injustice, human rights and cultural diversity, women and global justice, immigration, war, humanitarian intervention and terrorism.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: One course in Philosophy.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 346 - The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi
With a major focus on Gandhi’s ethics as the basis of his philosophy and religion, this course uses writings by Gandhi and Gandhi’s scholars to examine his philosophy of truth and nonviolence, nonviolent activism, social and political philosophy, religious philosophy, multiculturalism and unity with a respect for diversity.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives, and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: One course in Philosophy.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 351 - Topics in Philosophy and Literature
Surveys the relationship between philosophy and literature. Asks how reading
literature contributes to philosophical understanding. Also explores literary
challenges to traditional philosophy. Specific topics will vary with the instructor.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: no first-year students and one course in philosophy.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 353 - Philosophy of Mind
New developments in behavioral science such as Cognitive Science and Mind-Brain Identity Theory bring this science and philosophy even closer together than earlier developments such as S-R, Operant Conditioning or Cognitive Dissonance theories. The rise of Cognitive Science in philosophy, psychology, computer science, linguistics.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 364 - Views of Self: East and West
An examination of major concepts of self: traditional views, both East and West;
recent research from anthropology, sociology, psychology and other disciplines;
Marxist, socialist, feminist and other critiques of dominant Western philosophical
views; and comparative cultural studies.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 382 - Theories of Myth
Examines theories of such interpreters of myth as Cassirer, Malinowski, Levi-Strauss, Jung and Eliade. Explores the renewed interest in myth in philosophy, religious studies, anthropology and other disciplines, as well as in the general culture.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing or one course in philosophy or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 420 - Topics in Recent Continental Philosophy
A critical study of topics addressed by major movements and thinkers in continental philosophy since the turn of the century. Readings include works by Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Levi-Strauss, Derrida, Lacan, Foucault, Habermas and Gadamer.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 431 - Advanced Topics in the Philosophy of Art
A study of issues relating to the nature of art, its political and cultural significance, and its place in human life. Readings will be drawn from the history of philosophy and also from art history and art criticism. In different years, the course could focus on debates in the history of philosophy, on current approaches to art, on a particular artistic theory, or on a specialized theme in the philosophy of art. This course is valuable both for students in philosophy and for students working in art history or fine art.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 432 - Environmental Philosophy and Policy
A critical study of issues in environmental ethics and philosophy, with special emphasis on exploring ethical problems in areas such as technology, agriculture, economics, urban design and development, resource management, biodiversity or genetic engineering. Special attention will be given to discussion of environmental justice and the social and political implications of public policy.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Social Contexts and Institutions, Population and the Environment and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: junior, senior or graduate standing or PHI 232.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 465 - Advanced Topics in Philosophy
Individual and small group study of problems or systems of philosophical concern relying on careful use of major philosophical resources, as well as attempts at fresh exploration of fundamental topics. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit when different philosophers or problems are studied.
Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or permission; junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Variable
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHI 466 - Readings in Philosophy
Individual study of a selected topic, agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Designed to address advanced issues not covered in normal offerings.
Prerequisites: 9 hours in philosophy and permission of department and instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-3
|
| |
-
PHI 475 - Junior/Senior Philosophy Seminar
One semester of study is required for all philosophy majors. Normally offered each semester with topics of study varied depending upon the instructor and student interest. Provides upper-level philosophical study shared by philosophy majors and other students with an interest in advanced philosophical learning.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: 3 courses in philosophy; junior or senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
|
| |
-
PHY 101 - Physics by Inquiry I
A basic “hands-on” inquiry course. Students make observations in the laboratory which provide a basis for constructing physical concepts and developing the reasoning skills necessary to apply them to simple phenomena. Each semester, two or three topics will be chosen from the following list: properties of matter, observational astronomy, heat and temperature, light and optics (including color), electricity and magnetism and kinematics.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: Education majors or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
|
| |
-
PHY 102 - Physics by Inquiry II
A basic “hands-on” inquiry course. Students make observations in the laboratory which provide a basis for constructing physical concepts and developing the reasoning skills necessary to apply them to simple phenomena. Each semester, two or three topics will be chosen from the following list: properties of matter, observational astronomy, heat and temperature, light and optics (including color), electricity and magnetism and kinematics. (NOTE: PHY 101 is NOT a prerequisite for PHY 102. Different topics will be covered.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: Education majors or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
|
| |
-
PHY 105 - Descriptive Physics
A introduction to basic concepts of physics intended for the non-science major. Lec w/dem 3, Lab 3.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
|
| |
-
PHY 107 - Technical Physics I
An introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics and heat with illustrations taken from technical applications. Algebra and trigonometry are used. Intended for Engineering Technology students. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 107, PHY 111 and PHY 121. Lec 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 4
|
| |
-
PHY 108 - Technical Physics II
An introduction to the basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and light with illustrations taken from technical applications. Algebra and trigonometry are used. Intended for Engineering Technology students. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 108, PHY 112 and PHY 122.Lec 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: PHY 107.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 4
|
| |
-
PHY 111 - General Physics I
An introduction to the principles of mechanics, energy, heat, sound and properties of matter. Designed for science majors as well as premedical and predental students. No calculus. A working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is required. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 107, PHY 111 and PHY 121. Lec w/dem 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Summer
Credits: 4
|
| |
-
PHY 112 - General Physics II
A continuation of PHY 111. Introducing electricity, magnetism, optics and atomic, nuclear, and quantum physics. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 108, PHY 112 and PHY 122. Lec w/dem 2, Rec 1,Wkshp 1, Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: PHY 111.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
|
| |
-
PHY 121 - Physics for Engineers and Physical Scientists I
An introductory calculus-based physics course, primarily serving students majoring in engineering or the physical sciences. Treats mechanics and acoustics. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 107, PHY 111 and PHY 121. Lec w/dem 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 or concurrently.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
|
| |
-
PHY 122 - Physics for Engineers and Physical Scientists II
A continuation of PHY 121 including electricity, magnetism, and optics. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 108, PHY 112 and PHY 122. Lec w/dem 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Science Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 and PHY 121.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
|
| |
-
PHY 200 - Career Preparation in Physics and Engineering Physics I
A sophomore level course required of all physics and engineering physics majors. An introduction to the professions of physics and engineering physics, including the ethical standards of professional practice. Technical communication skills and practice in working on teams are developed through projects, presentations, and class discussions of contemporary issues and strategies to enhance professional qualifications.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
|
| |
-
PHY 223 - Special Relativity
The basic principles of special relativity with a primary emphasis on mechanics. Lec 1.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 and PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1
|
| |
-
PHY 224 - Special Relativity Laboratory
Experiments illustrating the major predictions of the Theory of Special Relativity.
Prerequisites: PHY 229 and PHY 236 or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: PHY 223
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 1 - 3
|
| |
-
PHY 229 - Physical Measurements Laboratory I
Experiments primarily in modern physics. Normally taken with PHY 236. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MAT 127 and PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
|
| |
-
PHY 230 - Physical Measurements Laboratory II
Consists primarily of physical measurement techniques in mechanics. Normally taken with PHY 238. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MAT 127 and PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
|
| |
-
PHY 236 - Introductory Quantum Physics
The basic principles of quantum theory, atomic structure, nuclear structure, and some aspects of molecular, solid state, and elementary particle physics. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 127 and PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 238 - Mechanics
A detailed treatment of Newtonian mechanics. Newton’s laws, work-energy theorem, impulse-momentum theorem, particle motion in a plane, linear oscillator, coupled oscillators, rigid body rotation, small oscillations and potential methods. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 111 or PHY 121.
Corequisites: MAT 258 or MAT 259.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 400 - Career Preparation in Physics and Engineering Physics II
A senior level course required of all physics and engineering physics majors. Refinement of technical communication skills through projects, presentations and class discussions of contemporary issues in science and engineering and strategies for career enhancement after graduation.
General Education Requirements: Together with PHY 481 or PHY 482, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: PHY 200; senior standing.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
|
| |
-
PHY 441 - Physical Electronics Laboratory
Theories and practices in the measurement of physical quantities using both analog and digital techniques. Primarily for physics and engineering physics majors; others admitted by permission. Lab 4.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement when combined with PHY 442.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
|
| |
-
PHY 442 - Modern Experimental Physics
Experiments selected from various topics in physics including x-ray diffraction, microwaves, nuclear magnetic resonance, Hall effect, etc. Students develop their own experiments. Normally taken by junior physics and engineering physics majors.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement when combined with PHY 441.
Prerequisites: MAT 228 and PHY 236.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 2
|
| |
-
PHY 447 - Molecular Biophysics
An introduction to physical properties of biological macromolecules including proteins, nucleic acids and membranes. Solution thermodynamics developed as needed. Some statistical mechanics introduced. Topics include macromolecular structure, dynamics and functions, inter- and intra-molecular interactions, ligand binding equilibria, helix-coil transitions, physical techniques used in biophysics such as calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, optical and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Four credit version contains additional term project to be arranged with instructor.
Prerequisites: CHY 121 and MAT 126 and PHY 112 or PHY 122 or permission.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 - 4
|
| |
-
PHY 454 - Electricity and Magnetism I
An intermediate level course in the fundamentals of the theory of electricity and magnetism. Treats electrostatics and magnetostatics, both in vacuum and in matter. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Corequisites: PHY 476
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 455 - Electricity and Magnetism II
A continuation of PHY 454. Treats electrodynamics by developing Maxwell’s equations and applying them to systems of general interest. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 454.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 462 - Physical Thermodynamics
A theoretical study of the structure and concepts of equilibrium thermodynamics including the thermodynamic descriptions of the properties and phases of matter, analysis of processes and practical applications. Normally taken as a junior or senior elective by students in the sciences or engineering. Four credit version contains additional term project to be arranged with instructor. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 228 and PHY 111 or PHY 121.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 - 4
|
| |
-
PHY 463 - Statistical Mechanics
Introduces statistical mechanics and thermodynamics with examples chosen from magnetic systems, ideal gases, metals, superfluidity, chemical reactions, phase transformations, mixtures, semiconductors, kinetic theory or related topics. Normally taken as a junior or senior elective by students in the sciences or engineering. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 258 or MAT 259 and PHY 236.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 469 - Quantum and Atomic Physics
Introductory quantum mechanics applied to simple systems and molecules. Wavepackets, Schroedinger equation, operator methods and angular momentum. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 236, PHY 476.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 470 - Nuclear Physics
Properties of the nucleus, nuclear reactions, radioactive decay, nuclear models, nuclear reactors and nuclear health physics. May be taken without the laboratory, PHY 471. Rec 2.
Prerequisites: MAT 259 and PHY 236.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 2
|
| |
-
PHY 471 - Nuclear Physics Laboratory
Laboratory exercises to accompany PHY 470. Lab 2.
Corequisites: PHY 470
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
|
| |
-
PHY 472 - Geometrical and Fourier Optics
Covers geometrical optics, refraction and reflection at plane and spherical surfaces, optical instruments; Fourier optics, interference of waves and diffraction by a single and a double aperture; Lasers - theory of their operation, mode locking and pulse formation. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Corequisites: MAT 228
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 476 - Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical methods with applications to physics. Topics include: vector algebra volume and surface integral, Del operator, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems. Matrices and elgenvalue problems. Cpomplex numbers, Laplace’s equation and boundary value problems.
Prerequisites: MAT 259
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 480 - Physics of Materials
An Introductory courses in the physics of materials, primarily solid state physics. The structural, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials are discussed. This course is appropriate for upper level undergraduates and graduate students in the field of physical sciences and engineering. The topics will build upon and utilize concepts from materials science, quantum physics, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism.
Prerequisites: PHY 236 and PHY 476 or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Spring, Even Years
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 481 - Project Laboratory in Physics I
An individual project laboratory tailored to the student’s particular interests. In consultation with a faculty sponsor, each student is expected to develop a suitable project, approved by the sponsor and the course coordinator. The project may or may not be related to the sponsor’s research. Full written reports are required. Lab 6.
General Education Requirements: Together with PHY 400, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: Open to Physics or Engineering Physics majors with senior standing; others by permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 482 - Project Laboratory in Physics II
Completion of the project begun in PHY 481. Lab 6.
General Education Requirements: Together with PHY 400, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: PHY 481. Open to Physics and Engineering Physics majors with senior standing; others by permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PHY 495 - Engineering Physics Practice
Supervised engineering practice in an industrial setting. Placement is off-campus and usually of several month’s duration. Prior approval of department chairperson is required.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing with successful completion of 16 hours of physics courses and a declared major in Engineering Physics.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-6
|
| |
-
PHY 496 - Field Experience in Physics
Supervised research or development in an academic laboratory, government laboratory, or industrial environment. Placements are usually off-campus and of several month’s duration. Prior approval of the department chairman is required.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing with successful completion of 16 hours of physics courses and a declared major in Engineering Physics.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-6
|
| |
-
PHY 497 - Topics in Physics
Selected topics in areas not already covered by regular course offerings in the department. Primarily for undergraduates.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: Ar
|
| |
-
PHY 499 - Problems in Physics
A thesis project primarily for undergraduates and ordinarily of an experimental nature.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 1-3
|
| |
-
PMP 12 - Reading and Writing II
A high intermediate literature-based course for English Language Learners. In this course successful students will learn and apply reading and writing skills essential for academic learning, inquiry, and discourse in the context of authentic academic reading and writing tasks. This course offers a hands-on approach to authentic reading and writing tasks. Contemporary academic and literary texts as well as real-world texts will be used to develop students’ critical reading abilities, in addition to improving their vocabulary, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 13 - Reading and Writing III
Instruction is designed to help students understand their current abilities to read and to write English and to provide assistance and practices to facilitate development of these skills that will promote success in their studies at the next level. Students will be required to read both short and long selections to practice determining the writer’s intended message in addition to comprehending details and facts. Students will be provided opportunities to improve their abilities to express understandings and ideas in academic writings while critiquing the works of others. Students will write research papers to become familiar with aspects of conducting research and following APA guidelines to produce academically acceptable papers.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 13 - Reading and Writing III
Instruction is designed to help students understand their current abilities to read and to write English and to provide assistance and practices to facilitate development of these skills that will promote success in their studies at the next level. Students will be required to read both short and long selections to practice determining the writer’s intended message in addition to comprehending details and facts. Students will be provided opportunities to improve their abilities to express understandings and ideas in academic writings while critiquing the works of others. Students will write research papers to become familiar with aspects of conducting research and following APA guidelines to produce academically acceptable papers.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 32 - Listening and Speaking II
Listening and Speaking II focuses on the comprehension of oral lectures in a variety of liberal arts disciplines. You will learn how to be prepared for lectures, how to listen better during lectures, and how to recognize what you missed in a lecture. There is a strong emphasis on note-taking strategies and class discussion on the lecture. Wherever possible, recordings of authentic university lectures will be used. Speaking focuses on the clear pronunciation of common words and phrases and continues the development of English pronunciation patterns of stress and intonation. Students will practice English speaking skills in different settings utilizing a variety of online and interactive tools through classroom activities, debates and presentations. Pre-requisite: Appropriate English language proficiency.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 33 - Listening and Speaking III
This course uses authentic academic tasks to aid students in the comprehension of academic lectures, discussions, and presentations, while also building note taking and organizational skills. Students in this course also focus on assessing and applying appropriate academic presentation and discourse style. When possible, materials from other courses the students are taking will be integrated into classroom activities and assignments. Appropriate English Language proficiency is a prerequisite. Graduate students will be working with graduate-level materials.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 42 - Grammar II
The instruction in Grammar II is designed to build students’ abilities to speak and write English effectively. This courses builds on students’ prior knowledge to reinforce basic language skills and improve the fluency and accuracy of high intermediate-level students. High-interest, academic content area reading lessons, as well as spoken and written assignments keep students involved as they learn and practice the various parts of speech and sentence construction.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 60 - GRE/GMAT Prep Course
This course is designed to help prepare students for success on both the GRE and GMAT exams. We will review math, verbal, and critical thinking skills, and learn strategies for approaching the question types. The course will incorporate lecture, note-taking, class discussion, class exercises, homework, quizzes, and a full-length practice test.
Corequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 61 - U S Culture I
This course will offer English Language Learners a means for analyzing and evaluating the complex social and moral issues that young adults throughout the world have to deal with today and relate these issues specifically to the social and moral landscape of the United States. As students examine their own cultures and compare them with others, culture shock and cultural conflict may be lessened; end enjoyment of cultural difference may be strengthened. Students will engage in interactive tasks, including roles play scenarios, expand upon case study, and a vocabulary task reinforcing both vocabulary acquisition and major concepts from the case. Through the process of reading, writing, discussion, and direct involvement with American students, students in this course will enrich their understanding of today’s global society and sharpen their academic English skills. Prerequisite: Appropriate English language proficiency.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 62 - US Culture II
This course will offer English Language Learners a means for analyzing and evaluating the complex social and moral issues that are specific to the social and moral landscape of the United States. As students examine their own cultures and compare them with others, culture shock and cultural conflict may be lessened and appreciation for cultural differences may be strengthened. Students will engage in interactive tasks, including researching and case analysis of topics and social issues. Through the process of reading, discussion, analysis, writing and direct involvement with US students, students in this class will enrich their understanding of today’s global society while at the same time they are sharpening their academic English skills. This course builds on issues and themes developed in U.S. Culture I. Appropriate English Language proficiency is required.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 71 - Critical Thinking I
Instruction in this Critical Thinking I course is designed to help students understand the processes and to develop the necessary skills to interpret, analyze and evaluate ideas and arguments. These skills will be developed by teaching them explicitly and directly rather then indirectly. Students will be exposed to analyzing reasoning and to developing their own arguments. A requirement will be imposed on all students to keep a critical thinking notebook to help them track their progress by answering questions as they are set. Because critical thinking involved attempting to change the ways in which people think, students will be given comprehensive practice and feedback.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
PMP 90 - GRE/GMAT Prep Course
This course is designed to help prepare students for success on both the GRE and GMAT exams. We will review math, verbal, and critical thinking skills, and learn strategies for approaching the question types. The course will incorporate lecture, note-taking, class discussion, class exercises, homework, quizzes, and a full-length practice test.
Prerequisites: Enrollment is restricted to students in the International Study Center program.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
-
POS 100 - American Government
Introduces the major principles, structures, processes and policies of United States government. Covers the Constitution and its development, civil liberties, federalism, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the nature of the presidency, the bureaucracy, the Congress and the national courts.
General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3
|
| |
Page: 1 <- Back 10 … 12
| 13
| 14
| 15
| 16
| 17
| 18
| 19
| 20
| 21
| 22
|
|
|
The University of Maine The University of Maine
Print this Page