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PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
First semester of a two-semester sequence in calculus-based physics, primarily for students in science, math, computer science, and pre engineering. This semester covers topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton’s laws, and the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum. Also covered are topics in gravity, fluid mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics.
Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week (PHYS 2219 ).
Co-Requisite(s): MATH 1210 and PHYS 2219 .
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PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Enrollment limited to transfer students.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2210 .
Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2219 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab Credits: (0)
3-hour lab to be taken concurrently with PHYS 2210 .
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2210 .
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PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Second semester of a two semester sequence in calculus-based physics. This semester covers topics in electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light and optics, relativity, and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.
Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week (PHYS 2229).
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2210 .
Co-Requisite(s): MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Enrollment limited to transfer students.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2229 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab Credits: (0)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
One 3-hour lab per week.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
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PHYS 2300 - Scientific Computing for Physical Systems Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
An introduction to computer programming and fundamental numerical algorithms as used for problem solving and visualization in the natural sciences. Applications may include nonlinear dynamics, chaos, many-particle systems, and Monte Carlo techniques.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2210 , MATH 1210 , and either MATH 1200 or CS 1030 or permission of the instructor.
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PHYS 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work.
Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format.
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PHYS 2710 - Introductory Modern Physics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Relativity, quantum effects, the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, molecular and solid-state bonding, quantum effect devices, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions and devices, elementary particles.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 , MATH 1200 (may be taken concurrently), and MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 2800 - Introductory Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3)
Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed research project which includes physics/astronomy at the lower division level for one or more semesters.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Cross-listed with ASTR 2800 .
May be repeated up to 10 times.
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PHYS 2820 - Elements of Research in the Sciences Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This interdisciplinary course provides concrete skills for productive entry-level scientific research. Students engage in a hands-on introduction to scientific research and methods, including an introduction to sample handling, data analysis, and dissemination of results through papers and presentations. Upon completion of the course, a student will be prepared for potential internships, summer research programs, and research assistantships both on and off campus.
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1210 ; and CHEM 1210 or PHYS 2210 or PHYS 2010 or (GEO 1110 and GEO 1115 ).
Cross-listed with CHEM 2820 and GEO 2820 .
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PHYS 2830 - Introductory Readings in Physics/Astronomy Credits: (1-3)
Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed reading project which includes physics/astronomy at the lower division level for one or more semesters.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Cross-listed with ASTR 2830 .
May be repeated up to 10 times.
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PHYS 2890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6)
Open to all students in the Physics Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
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PHYS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Variable Title
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
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PHYS 3160 - Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Selected topics in astrophysics, with a focus on stellar and planetary systems. Topics may include celestial mechanics, interaction of light and matter, stellar and planetary spectroscopy, stellar atmospheres and interiors, binary star systems, planets and planet formation, and extrasolar planets.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
Cross-listed with ASTR 3160 .
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PHYS 3170 - Galaxies and Cosmology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
Selected topics in astrophysics, with a focus on galactic astronomy and cosmology. Topics may include gravitational dynamics, interaction of light and matter, galaxy classification, galaxy formation and evolution, the structure of the universe, cosmology, and the origin and fate of the universe.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
Cross-listed with ASTR 3170.
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PHYS 3180 - Thermal Physics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Topics include heat and work; ideal gases; equipartition of energy; entropy; the Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distributions; applications to heat engines, refrigeration, chemical equilibrium, phase transitions, blackbody radiation, and properties of solids.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 , MATH 1200 and MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 3190 - Applied Optics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
Geometrical and physical optics, lasers, lenses, optical instruments, interference, thin films, interferometry, holography, diffraction, gratings, crystal diffraction, polarization.
Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 and MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 3300 - Advanced Computational Physics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
This course extends the computational skills developed in PHYS 2300 to address a wider range of problems in modern physics. Students will explore the limits of computational methods and develop techniques suited to high-performance computing. Applications may be chosen from nonlinear dynamics, astrophysics, condensed matter physics, and quantum mechanics.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 and PHYS 2300 .
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PHYS 3410 - Electronics for Scientists Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
An introductory course in electronics for students in physics and other sciences. The course includes D.C. and a.c. circuit analysis using complex impedances and covers basic principles of semiconductor operation, transistors, analog and digital integrated circuits, analog-to-digital conversion techniques used in computer interfacing, and noise.
Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
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PHYS 3420 - Data Analysis, Statistics, and Instrumentation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Intermediate-level course in computer interfacing (data acquisition and analysis) for students in physics and all other sciences. Topics may include: data acquisition with industry-standard software packages, computerized test and measurement, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, data acquisition electronics, electronic sensors (thermal sensors, light sensors, etc.), least squares curve fitting, fast Fourier transforms (FFT), Nyquist’s theorem, noisy and weak signals.
Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2020 or PHYS 2220 .
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PHYS 3500 - Analytical Mechanics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Particle motion, oscillating systems; planetary motion, stability of orbits; collisions; Euler’s equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange’s equations, Hamilton’s equations, theory of vibrations.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 , MATH 1200 and MATH 2280 .
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PHYS 3510 - Electromagnetic Theory Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Vector analysis; electrostatics; calculating electric potentials; solving Laplace’s equation; multipole expansions; electrostatic fields in matter; magnetostatics; charges in motion; electrodynamics; Faraday’s law; Maxwell’s equations.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 , MATH 1200 , MATH 2210 and MATH 2280 .
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PHYS 3540 - Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Periodic motions, free and forced vibrations; resonance; normal modes; dispersion; boundary conditions; electromagnetic waves and light; the Fresnel equations; electromagnetic radiation from accelerating charges.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 3500 , PHYS 3510 .
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PHYS 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher’s education coursework.
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PHYS 3710 - Nuclear and Particle Physics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Nuclear structure and nuclear reactions including radioactive decay, fission, and fusion, with selected applications. The standard model of elementary particles and interactions. Collider experiments and their interpretation in terms of Feynman diagrams. Topics of current research at the high-energy frontier.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2710 .
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PHYS 3810 - Experimental Credits: (1-6)
Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student’s transcript along with the authorized credit. May be repeated up to 6 times. Refer to Experimental Courses.
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PHYS 3810 - Physics of Space Credits: (3)
Experimental
An overview of space around the Earth, our atmosphere, ionosphere, space weather, including the active sun, its thermonuclear core energy production. The course studies the dynamics of the solar-terrestrial connection, the nature of space plasmas and their extensive wave activity.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2710 , PHYS 3180 , PHYS 3500 , PHYS 3510 .
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PHYS 4200 - The Physics of Materials Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
An introduction to the modern theory of condensed matter. Emphasis is placed on the structural, electrical, and thermal properties of solids, with particular attention to materials of current research interest.
Pre-requisite(s): (May also be taken concurrently): PHYS 2710 , PHYS 3180 , CHEM 1220 .
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PHYS 4400 - Advanced Physics Laboratory Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Advanced experiments in mechanics, electromagnetism, modern physics, and nuclear physics. This course also covers general laboratory practice, data analysis, and error propagation. Four hours of lab per week.
Four hours of lab per week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 ; either PHYS 3190 or PHYS 3410 .
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PHYS 4410 - Materials Characterization Laboratory Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
A series of experiments for advanced students employing modern methods of measurement of properties of materials. The course will teach microscopic and spectroscopic techniques and general laboratory practice, data analysis, and error propagation.
Four hours of lab per week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 and PHYS 3410 .
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PHYS 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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PHYS 4610 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger equation, wave function, quantization rules, one-dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2710, MATH 2270.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 3500; MATH 3710.
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PHYS 4620 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Approximation methods and other selected topics in pure and applied quantum mechanics.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 4610 .
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PHYS 4800 - Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3)
Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Cross-listed with ASTR 4800 .
May be repeated up to 10 times.
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PHYS 4830 - Readings in Physics/Astronomy Credits: (1-3)
Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid-state physics, modern physics, nuclear physics, relativity, cosmology, and astrophysics. These courses may be taken at any time on a personalized basis. Time and credit to be arranged.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Cross-listed with ASTR 4830 .
May be repeated up to 10 times.
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PHYS 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6)
A continuation of PHYS 2890 . Open to all students.
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PHYS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Variable Title
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
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PHYS 4970 - Senior Thesis Credits: (2)
An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more semesters of research (PHYS 4800 ) will precede registration for this course. Course evaluation will include an oral and a written report.
Pre-requisite(s): senior class standing and consent of departmental committee.
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PHYS 4990 - Seminar in Physics Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Joint sessions of faculty and students devoted to current topics in physics. Students taking this course for credit will make a presentation based on individual library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty advisor. One credit required for physics majors.
Pre-requisite(s): previous upper division physics course.
May be taken twice for credit.
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PHYS 5030G - Physics for Teachers Credits: (2-3)
Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program.
May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
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POLS 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
The purpose of this course is to define the discipline of political science. By discipline we mean the way in which political science has developed over the past 150 years. We will assess the basic sub-disciplines of political science: American, Comparative, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Administration and Public Law.
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POLS 1100 AI - American National Government Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
A study of American constitutional democracy at the national level, including political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which policies are formulated and implemented.
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POLS 1520 SS - Leadership and Political Life Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
The purpose of the Leadership and Political Life class is to introduce students to the theory and practice of leadership in the public realm, which is applicable to the private sector.
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POLS 2100 SS - Introduction to International Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Examines international political theories and concepts such as traditional Realism (power, state, and nationalism) with contrasting theories of Liberalism (globalization, organizations, and law). Application of these theories will be examined through case studies of powerful countries and regions in addition to problems such as the refugee crises, environmental concerns, and threats of global terrorism.
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POLS 2200 SS - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
An introductory survey, comparing and contrasting political ideas, institutions and processes in the political systems of the world to gain a deeper knowledge of, and a broader perspective on, political phenomena.
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POLS 2300 SS - Introduction to Political Theory Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An examination of the arguments behind and the implications of the dominant theories of politics. Theories that are studied include liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and republicanism, among others. In studying these theories, the works of such theorists as Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Mill will be examined.
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POLS 2400 SS - Introduction to Law and Courts Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
An introductory survey of law and courts emphasizing the structure of courts, different forms of law, and the various actors involved in legal conflicts.
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POLS 2500 SS/DV - Human Rights in the World Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Human rights (HR) are a powerful idea in the modern world, but also the focus of controversy. This course will provide students with a broad foundation in human rights including the ability to analyze HR in domestic and int’l law, examine prevention and prosecution techniques, and debate current issues at home and abroad. Emphasis will be placed on women and gender studies (including LGBT issues), vulnerable populations such as refugees, and atrocity crimes.
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POLS 2700 - Introduction to Public Administration Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
To understand the role of public administration in the United States, this course examines the administrators who manage and implement policy, the tools they use, and the environments in which they work. We will cover the economic, political, and social dynamics within public administration as well as management challenges related to human resources, finance, program development, evaluation, and strategic planning. Introduction to public administration would not be complete without discussions about the values and ethics unique to the public sector. We will be using textbooks, other assigned readings, case studies, simulations of ethical quandaries, and whenever possible hands-on learning experiences. The first half of the course will include historical milestones in the history of the administrative state, the logic of public service and the constitutional context of executive power, and management challenges for the public sector in the 21st century. The second half of the course will focus on the policy cycle, program implementation and evaluation, budgeting, leadership and ethics, and the future of public administration.
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POLS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours with a different title.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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POLS 2930 - Peacebuilding in Rwanda Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
In this course, students will travel to Rwanda (Africa) to participate in a Peacebuilding Institute (PBI) with Weber State University and Never Again Rwanda. Weber State students and Rwandan University students will work together for an unforgettable academic experience. Through readings, site visits, lectures from specialists, and group discussions, students will explore themes of genocide, human rights, transitional justice, and good governance. In addition they will develop skills in cross-cultural dialogue exchange.
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POLS 3140 - Foreign Policy of the United States Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
An analysis of the making of American foreign policy with reference to the role and influences of beliefs, interests, public opinion, media and especially the institutional struggle between President & Congress. The challenges facing contemporary U.S. foreign policy will also be examined.
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POLS 3150 - Model United Nations Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A study of the current events before the United Nations General Assembly as well as in-depth research on selected countries; includes preparation for the Model United nations of the Far West and the Northern Utah Model UN.
May be repeated once for 6 credit hours.
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POLS 3151 - Model United Nations Team Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course prepares students on the Model UN team for the upcoming Fall/Spring conference.
Pre-requisite(s): POLS 3150 with a minimum grade of B. Permission of the instructor.
May be repeated up to 12 credit hours.
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POLS 3200 - Middle East and North Africa Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A survey of the political dynamics of selected states and societies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Issues to be covered: the impact of early Middle Eastern/North African history upon today’s politics; class structures in the MENA countries and their impact on politics; the rise of Arab nationalism; Zionism; the politics of oil; the status of women; the political impact of economic restructuring; Islamic movements; state-building; and political liberalization and democratization in the Middle East and North Africa.
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POLS 3210 - Politics in the European Union Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This course examines the origins and development of the European community/EU and its institutions, theories of integration, and challenges in the creation of a supranational authority. It also compares the impact of EU policies on domestic politics in the individual European states with emphasis on relevant issues of the day, such as EU enlargement, immigration, and the political economy.
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POLS 3290 - Democratization and Political Transitions Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
A survey of the democratic transitions literature with focus on political transitions in comparative perspective. This course will compare a variety of different kinds of political transitions in different regions of the world, including cases in which countries have transitioned back to authoritarianism.
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POLS 3330 - American Political Thought Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government.
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POLS 3340 - Environmental Political Theory Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
This is an upper division course in political theory, with the specific focus being environmental political theory. The course examines a range of theoretical perspectives on a range of issues including how we conceptualize humans, nature, and politics.
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POLS 3400 - LGBTQ Politics Credits: (3)
Social movements employ a variety of methods to achieve the protection of their members’ rights and interests. This course focuses on these issues through the study of gender and sexual minorities in the United States from the mid-Twentieth Century to the present. It examines the strategies, both formal and informal, adopted to achieve social change.
Note: This course is taught during odd years.
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POLS 3600 - Political Parties Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
A study of the organization and function of the American political parties, political organizations that play a role alongside political parties in the American political system, such as interest groups, and a comparative study of political parties in other countries.
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POLS 3610 - Campaigns and Elections Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
A study of the electoral process in the United States with an examination of national institutional elections, state and local elections, as well as election rules. Also a study of campaigning techniques in elections at all levels.
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POLS 3620 - Political Behavior Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
This course is designed to introduce students to the nature of mass political behavior and its role in the political process. Further, it examines the interaction between and among diverse social groups, the media, and policy makers. The course will also emphasize the political psychology of public opinion formation and political decision of those outside the mainstream political institutions.
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POLS 3640 - Media and Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
In terms of influencing American politics, media perform three functions: supplying information about issues and candidates; setting the agenda for public debate; conveying messages between elected officials and the public. In this course we will focus on the effect media has on political discourse in the United States.
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POLS 3700 - Bureaucratic Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Presents basic theories, concepts, and analysis of current practices and problems in governmental administration.
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POLS 3750 - Urban Government and Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of the metropolitan areas.
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POLS 3760 - State Government and Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
An examination of governmental organization, operation, policy making, and electoral politics of state governments and the dynamics of relationships with other levels of government.
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POLS 3780 - Lobbying: Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This course looks at both the theory and practice of lobbying, primarily at the state and local governmental levels; and it examines the business of lobbying, how the profession of lobbying has developed, what lobbyists do, the ethical constraints of lobbying, and from where the right to petition the government is derived.
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POLS 3990 - Political Analysis Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An introduction to the scope and methods of political science. This course focuses on the formulation of hypotheses, the collection of data, appropriate study design, and study analysis through statistical testing and interpretation.
Pre-requisite(s): POLS 1010 .
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POLS 4020 - Constitutional Law: Powers Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
An introduction to many of the doctrines of American Constitutional Law around the sturcutre of the U.S. Constitution, governmental powers, and federalism. Topics include constitutional theory; congressional, executive, and judicial power; and the relationship between federal and state governments.
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POLS 4030 - Constitutional Law: Rights Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An introduction to many of the doctrines of American Constitutional Law. Topics include the study of various fundamental rights including free speech, religious freedom, equal protection, and privacy rights.
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POLS 4060 - Law and Society Credits: (3)
This course explores how law operates in society and how society influences the nature of the law. Topics may include the role of race in law, legal consciousness, efficacy of legal action, and the nature of the legal profession.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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POLS 4100 - Free Speech Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course explores the historical meaning of free speech in the United States, the modern development of free speech principles in constitutional law, and the application of those prinicples to modern controversies.
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POLS 4160 - Topics in Global Politics Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
The study of selected contemporary problem areas in world politics to assess their impact within the international arena.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours toward the hours required for Political Science majors and only 3 hours will be counted toward the political science minor requirement.
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POLS 4180 - International Law and Organization Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
In-depth exploration of international society through the basis principles of international law and the organizations that comprise our world. Emphasis is given to international criminal law, international humanitarian law, human rights law and the prominence of the United Nations.
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POLS 4190 - Theories of International Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
An analysis of traditional and contemporary theories offered to explain politics in the international arena.
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POLS 4200 - Dictatorships Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Political science has long had a bias towards democracies. Authoritarian governments, however, are far more common both over history and today. This course will thus expand the coverage of governmental types and instruct students in the varieties of authoritarian governments and their methods of governance.
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POLS 4210 - Violence and Contestation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course examines theories and case studies on the processes shaping collective challenges to authority in different countries around the world. Topics include causes and mechanics of mobilization, the contexts in which protest movements emerge, repression and violence, strategies, and determinants of political outcomes.
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POLS 4360 - Classical Political Thought Credits: (3)
An examination of ideas of God, human nature, society, the state, the problem of evil, etc., from Ancient Greece to the middle ages.
Note: This course is not currently offered.
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POLS 4380 - Modern Political Thought Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
A survey of political theory from the 17th century to the present, with a focus on theoretical formulations and critiques of democratic government and the political subject.
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POLS 4600 - American Congress Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
A study of the United States Congress and its members. This course examines the legislative decision making process as well as an emphasis on the history of the institution.
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POLS 4620 - The U.S. Supreme Court Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
A study of the U.S. Supreme Court as a legal and political institution. This course examines the historical development of the Supreme Court, its relationship to other institutions, and judicial decision-making.
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POLS 4640 - American Presidency Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
A study of the United States presidency and the people who have held the office. This course examines individual presidential character and personality as well as providing a survey of the history of the institution.
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POLS 4750 - Public Policy Analysis Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
A study of the American policy process, with an emphasis on the dynamics involved in the creation, adoption and implementation of selected domestic policies.
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POLS 4760 - Rwanda: Genocide and Aftermath Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
This course will examine the 1994 Rwandan genocide and its aftermath. The class will discuss the historical legacy of colonialism and the impact that post-colonial policies had in pre-genocide Rwanda. Next, the events surrounding the genocide within Rwanda will be discussed in addition to its immediate impact on the surrounding Great Lakes countries of Africa. Finally, the legacy of the Rwandan genocide will be examined, especially in regards to politics and international law. Specific issues to be addressed include the complex relationship between political and legislated memories, ethnic identities before and after the genocide, the creation and implementation of transitional justice measures including the national courts, gacaca courts, and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
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POLS 4770 - Genocide, War, and Human Rights Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course examines the complexity of genocide studies, within the framework of war and human rights abuses, including an examination of genocide theories, definitions and debates. Within this context, both internationally recognized genocides will be examined (Germany, Rwanda, former Yugoslavia) and those which are more contested such as indigenous and political based massacres. The course will also examine Crimes Against Humanity, War Crimes and how societies recover from these types of crimes. The course will take an interdisciplinary approach; with an emphasis on law and politics.
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POLS 4800 - Individual Projects and Research Credits: (1-2)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Pre-requisite(s): Department approval required.
A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor.
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POLS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Pre-requisite(s): Department approval required.
A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor.
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POLS 4860 INT - Washington D.C. Internships Credits: (1-6)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Pre-requisite(s): Department approval required.
A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor.
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POLS 4861 INT - International Internships Credits: (1-6)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Internships located outside of the United States. Department approval required.
A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor.
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POLS 4865 INT - State and Local Internship Credits: (1-6)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
State or Local internship credits. Professor approval required.
May be repeated up to 5 times and up to 6 credit hours.
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POLS 4870 INT - Internship in Perspective Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course is designed to put the internship experience in broader context. Students will read books and articles on current issues and then focus on the way that government and non-governmental institutions combine to make policy. In this students will take their political science knowledge and apply it to practical politics.
Co-Requisite(s): POLS 4860 .
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POLS 4880 INT - Internship Research Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course is designed to complement the student intern’s experience while in the placement. This course is designed to give the student a chance to do a research project based on his or her experience in the internship. The research evolves out of assignments given at the internship.
Pre-requisite(s): POLS 4860 .
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POLS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours with a different title.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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POLS 4940 - Topics in American Politics & Thought Credits: (3)
Variable Title
The study of selected contemporary problem areas in American politics and thought to assess the impact and implication within the U.S. domestic arena. This course may count once to satisfy a subfield requirement at the discretion of the department chair.
This course may be repeated once up to 6 credit hours (in different topics).
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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POLS 4990 - Senior Seminar/Senior Thesis Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
A seminar in the field of political science. Students will be required to produce a major paper out of this seminar. Required for Political Science majors.
Pre-requisite(s): POLS 1010 . Department approval required.
Note: Note: Political Science BS students must take POLS 3990 before POLS 4990.
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PS 1143 - Principles of Selling and Persuasion Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
A retail, wholesale, and direct selling and persuasion course. Emphasis upon mastering and applying the fundamentals of selling and persuasion. Preparation for and execution of sales demonstrations required.
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PS 1303 - Sales Channels Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Examination of the distribution process of goods and services, the interrelationships of customer demands, production, pricing, promotion, and the movement of goods from producer to consumer.
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PS 1401 - Introduction to Sales and Service Technology Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
This course is designed to help those new PS majors or those exploring the PS major field learn more about the career/ employment options available. This course is also designed to review the various academic emphases, major requirements, and decision making process.
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