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MA - 461 Research Credits: 3
Student research in a specific area of mathematics, one which is in the research mentor’s field of competence and interest. The student is responsible for developing and completing a research project of professional quality. Regular meetings and discussions with the research mentor and other project personnel are required. A minimum time commitment of 9 hours per week is expected.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
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MA - 471 Abstract Algebra Credits: 3
Advanced concepts in algebra. Topics include congruence relations, permutations, binary operations, groups, subgroups, abelian and cyclic groups, homomorphisms, normal subgroups, cosets, factor groups, and isomorphisms. An introduction to rings and fields will also be presented.
Prerequisite(s): MA 224 and MA 231
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MA - 499 Independent Study Credits: 3
Readings, research papers, or projects under the guidance of a member of the department. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
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MA - 4611 Research Credits: 1
An introductory research experience in mathematics. Research will be in a specific area of mathematics, one which is in the research mentor’s field of competence and interest. The expectations and responsibilities of the student will be determined by the individual research mentor. A minimum time commitment of 3 hours per week is expected. Admission by permission of the instructor.
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MD - 301 Selected Medical Topics Credits: 3
Explores current issues in medicine. Students examine current topics of clinical and professional importance. Topics may involve legal issues, health care reform, health care systems, and issues in medicine regarding organization, administration, and financing. Students will also be exposed to several medical topics that will be discussed during the class.
Prerequisite(s): Limited to students in the medical studies major
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MD - 302 Medical Terminology Credits: 3
Provides instruction in the roots of medical terms. Students learn to describe and apply the basic principles of word roots, suffixes, and prefixes to medical terms. The format of the course involves lectures, readings, and discussions with terminology discussed in a clinical format.
Prerequisite(s): Limited to students in the medical studies major
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MD - 306 Pharmacology and Toxicology Credits: 3
Develops an understanding of pharmacologic and toxicologic principles. Basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics will be discussed. Special emphasis will be given to medical uses of drugs.
Prerequisite(s): CH 101 and CH 102
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MD - 1001 PA as a Profession Credits: 1
Introduces students to the professional roles and responsibilities of a physician assistant. Topics include PA history, professional organization, clinical roles, education, and certification.
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Neuroscience |
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NEU - 209 Brain and Behavior: MOT Natural Science Credits: 3
Introduction to the field of Neuroscience. Students begin with basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, building up to neural networks and ultimately to complex human behaviors. In lab, students will use neuroscience equipment to study humans and invertebrates. Special focus will be given to social and societal implications of past and present neuroscience. Two hours lab, two hours lecture. Not open to students who have taken another MOT/Natural Science.
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NEU - 221 Biostatistics Credits: 3
Cross-listed with BI-221. A broad introduction to applied statistics in neuroscience. Students will learn to properly organize, classify, describe, analyze, and report study data using the appropriate statistical methodology. Class will be divided into part lecture and part guided software instruction using IBM SPSS Statistics.
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NEU - 267 Behavioral Neuroscience Credits: 3
Cross-listed with BI-267. An introduction to the field of neuroscience. Students will learn the structure and function of fundamental components of the nervous system, as well as understand the physiology associated with action potentials and synaptic transmission. The course will also describe how the nervous system facilitates the production of complex behaviors and the reception and integration of external stimuli via sensory organs.
Prerequisite(s): BI 151 and BI 152
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NEU - 311 Research Methods in Neuroscience Credits: 3
An exploration of research techniques in neuroscience. Students will explore techniques in neurophysiology, hormone manipulation, and behavior in a variety of model organisms. Students will develop additional research skills in data analysis, scientific literature search, and scientific writing, culminating in designing, performing, and reporting an experiment using the techniques discussed in class. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): BI 267 /NEU 267 and BI 221 /NEU 221
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NEU - 451 Functional Neuroanatomy Credits: 3
A survey of the anatomy of the nervous system through the lens of the deficits produced by injury, split into lecture and lab portions. The lecture portions will cover the anatomy and function of brain structures, cranial nerves, and spinal tracts, as well as the functional deficits produced by injury to these structures. The lab component will identify these structures in fixed tissues and slides. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): NEU 267
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NEU - 491 Neuroscience Research Credits: 3
Student research in a neuroscience lab. The research will be in the mentor’s field of competence and interest. The student is responsible for developing, executing, and completing an experimental research project of professional quality. Regular discussions with lab members and faculty mentor are required; minimum time commitment of 9 hours per week expected. Admission by permission of instructor. Course fee.
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NEU - 4911 Neuroscience Research Credits: 1
Student research in a neuroscience lab. The research will be in the mentor’s field of competence and interest. The student is responsible for developing, executing, and completing an experimental research project of professional quality. Regular discussions with lab members and faculty mentor are required; minimum time commitment of 3 hours per week expected. Admission by permission of instructor. Course fee.
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Nursing |
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NU - 205 Fundamentals of Nursing Credits: 4
Basic foundation nursing course which introduces students to foundational concepts of person, health environment, and nursing. The course focuses on the nursing process, basic nursing care, therapeutic communication skills, and the role of the nurse as a member of the health care team. Lecture 45 hours, lab 30 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): BI 263 , BI 264 , CH 107 and sophomore standing
Co-requisite: NU-205L
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NU - 215 Health and Physical Assessment Credits: 4
Provides students with methods of comprehensive health assessment for well persons across the life span. The course includes history-taking, interview and physical examination techniques, in addition to relevant screening tests and procedures for each body system. Lecture 45 hours, lab 30 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): BI 263 , BI 264 and CH 107
Co-requisite: NU-215L
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NU - 220 Pharmacology Credits: 3
Provides basic pharmacological information and the nursing process application to drug therapy. Specific groups of drugs that exhibit common effects and their mechanisms of action are explored. Developmental differences are discussed for select populations. Students integrate the knowledge of drugs, physiology, pathophysiology, and disease with patient profiles in order to make clinical decisions and apply the mechanisms of pharmacotherapeutics. Limited to nursing majors.
Prerequisite(s): BI 263 , BI 264 , NU 205 , NU 215 , CH 107 or CH 103 and CH 104 , and sophomore standing
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NU - 230 Therapeutic Nursing Interventions Credits: 5
Provides students with theoretical and clinical experience. The focus is on nursing skills requisite to competent practice in simple clinical situations in the health care setting by building on concepts in NU 205. Students learn to integrate theory with psychomotor skills in order to provide a solid foundation for nursing practice in a variety of health care settings. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): NU 205 and NU 215
Co-requisite: NU-230C
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NU - 305 Therapeutic Nutrition Credits: 3
A course that discusses the effects nutrition has on health through a holistic perspective incorporating physiological, spiritual, and cultural aspects. It incorporates nutritional principles of wellness and diets specific to pathological conditions.
Prerequisite(s): CH 107 or CH 103 and CH 104 , NU 220 , and NU 230
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NU - 320 Health Risk Models and Research Credits: 3
Integrates the concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing as defined in health theories and models with nursing practice and research. Principles of health risk reduction will be introduced, with emphasis on strategies that can promote the health of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations through research development and utilization.
Prerequisite(s): MA 111 , NU 220 , NU 230 , and senior standing
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NU - 335 The Chronically Ill Adult Credits: 5
A course that focuses on the nursing care of adults with chronic illnesses. Primary emphasis is on health promotion, maintenance, palliation, and rehabilitation. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): BI 252 , NU 220 , and NU 230
Co-requisite: NU-335C
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NU - 340 Mental Health Nursing Credits: 5
Introduces concepts, principles, and processes of mental health nursing. Students integrate therapeutic communication and mental status assessment to mentally or behaviorally challenged adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. Students are introduced to typical human responses to perceived and actual threats to well-being that cross developmental levels and settings. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): NU 220 , NU 230 , and PS 240
Co-requisite: NU-340C
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NU - 350 Nursing of the Childbearing Family Credits: 5
Focuses on family development during times of transition and change such as childbearing, viewing health and illness as family-centered experiences. The course applies the nursing process to care of mothers and newborns of diverse backgrounds from pre-conception to postpartum. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): NU 220 , NU 230 , NU 335 , PS 240 , and junior standing
Co-requisite: NU-350C
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NU - 365 Nursing Care of Children Credits: 4
A course designed to provide theoretical foundations and clinical experience for students to develop their concept of pediatric patients and their families. Students focus on learning developmentally appropriate care of children and families in both wellness and illness settings. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 45 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): BI 252 , NU 220 , NU 230 , NU 335 , PS 240 , and junior standing
Co-requisite: NU-365C
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NU - 370 The Older Adult Credits: 4
A course which examines models of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration in the older adult. Primary emphasis is on theories of aging, coping with changes in physical and emotional states related to the aging process, and addresses end-of-life issues. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 45 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): BI 252 , NU 220 , NU 230 , NU 335 , and junior standing
Co-requisite: NU-370C
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NU - 380 Healthcare Informatics Credits: 3
An introduction to health care informatics with a focus on patient safety and quality. This course includes organizational and personal exemplars of health care informatics and the federal regulations, policy, and legal issues associated with health care informatics. Includes an introduction to the use of data analytics to promote health and wellness for individuals, families, and communities with health needs.
Prerequisite(s): NU 220 and NU 230 .and Nursing major
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NU - 430 Nursing of the Acutely Ill Adult Credits: 5
Nursing care of adults over the life span experiencing acute and complex illnesses with alterations in multiple body systems. The focus is on critical thinking and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care professionals to foster restoration and rehabilitation. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): NU 335 , NU 340 , NU 350 , NU 365 , and NU 370
Co-requisite: NU-430C
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NU - 440 Community and Public Health Nursing Credits: 5
A course which examines public health and community health nursing concepts. Students learn to plan aggregate-level care to promote health. The course includes application of basic epidemiological principles and methods, and population-focused management of communicable diseases. Lecture 45 hours, clinical 90 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): NU 335 , NU 340 , NU 350 , NU 365 , and NU 370
Co-requisite: NU-440C
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NU - 452 Senior Integrating Seminar Credits: 4
Advanced integration of clinical concepts and leadership theories that facilitate full human development potential of individuals, families, aggregates, communities, and populations utilizing a case study approach. Students critically examine significant technological and sociological developments that affect delivery of health care services. Includes preparatory guidance for the State Board examination. This is a capstone course and can only be taken after successful completion of all other clinical practicum rotations and must be taken concurrently with NU 454 . Lecture 60 hours.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
Co-requisite: NU 454
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NU - 454 Clinical Nursing Internship Credits: 4
Advanced integration and application of clinical knowledge through focused precepted clinical nursing practice. This is a capstone clinical practice experience that can only be taken after successful completion of all other clinical practicum rotations and must be taken concurrently with NU 452 . Clinical 180 hours. Course fee.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
Co-requisite: NU 452 and NU454C
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NU - 475 Creating a Healthy Lifestyle: Values Seminar & DeSales Experience Credits: 3
Provides students with an opportunity to explore their own and others’ motivations affecting health practices. An interdisciplinary approach will be used to examine the formation of individual values and choices.
Prerequisite(s): TH 109 and junior standing in non-nursing major
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Philosophy |
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PL - 109 Philosophical Thinking: MOT/Philosophy Credits: 3
Introduces philosophy as an essential human activity. It focuses upon the processes used by philosophers as they examine questions like: What is reason? What can we know? What is real? What ought we to do? Is there a God? Students not only experience major philosophers at work on important human issues, but also participate in this activity by developing their own skills for creative thinking, rational argument, and responsible judgment.
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PL - 204 History of Philosophy (600 B.C. - 1400 A.D.) Credits: 3
Surveys the philosophers of the Western tradition beginning with the pre-Socratics and including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the Stotics, the Epicureans, the Sceptics, Plotinus, Saint Augustine, Saint Anselm and Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 205 History of Philosophy (1400 A.D. - 1900 A.D.) Credits: 3
Surveys the philosophers of the Western tradition beginning with humanism and the Renaissance, and including rationalism, empiricism, Kantian criticism, idealism, positivism and utilitarianism.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 209 The Ethics of Character: The DeSales Experience Credits: 3
Practical and philosophical study of moral character focusing on the seven great virtues and the seven capital vices.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 and sophomore standing
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PL - 225 Logic Credits: 3
An introduction to the understanding of how words are used in naming things, the formation of propositions, the construction of arguments and the examination of fallacies. The goal of the course is twofold: that students gain an appreciation of the manifold character of “everyday” reasoning, and that they develop a facility to argue with order, with ease, and without error.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 226 Practical Argumentation Credits: 3
Considers argumentation from a material perspective, detailing the varied contexts in which argumentation occurs and the techniques that are appropriate to them. The principles of inductive and deductive reasoning will be covered, as well as the nature of and procedures proper to dialectical, rhetorical, poetical, and sophistical reasoning, with a special emphasis on how to identify and defeat defective forms of reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 or permission of the instructor
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PL - 240 The Philosophy of Nature Credits: 3
Examines the ancient and medieval accounts of the natural world, specifically their understanding of nature, change, space, time, purpose, chance, and the principles upon which they rest. This is perhaps most fundamental of all philosophy courses, and, together with logic, establishes the vocabulary basic to the whole of the Western philosophical tradition.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 245 The Philosophy of Human Nature Credits: 3
Studies the question of human nature. The course explores the uniqueness of human beings and inquires into the meaning and value of life. It examines the significance of freedom, action, solitude and community as essential conditions for becoming fully human.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 320 Ethics Credits: 3
Considers the value systems by which human beings ultimately determine what they do. The course analyzes the rational and psychological nature of values, their place in ethical systems, and their role in the human decision-making process.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 323 Business Ethics Credits: 3
Considers the moral dimensions of contemporary business practices. Of particular concern are areas where the profit motive seems to conflict with ethical standards. The course examines various ethical issues facing business today, such as the effects of advertising and workers’ rights.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 340 Existentialism: Humanities IV Credits: 3
Introduces the student in a systematic way to the thought of existential thinkers such as Soren Kierkegaard, Karl Jaspers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Gabriel Marcel, Jean-Paul Sartre, etc. The aim of the course is to encourage personal existential thought.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 , Humanities I and II
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PL - 345 The Confessions of St. Augustine: Humanities IV Credits: 3
Explores Augustine’s great autobiographical classic where he presents the course of his life from hedonism to Christianity. The course examines why the story of Augustine’s spiritual journey to God still exerts a major influence upon the hearts and minds of people today as they try to cope with eternity, evil, love and God in a world often blind to these.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 , Humanities I and II
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PL - 350 The Republic of Plato: Humanities IV Credits: 3
Studies Plato’s philosophical masterpiece. The course explores the meaning of goodness both for an individual and for society by investigating the values of wisdom, honor, money, freedom, power, love and passion. It tries to define what people can reasonably expect from themselves and from one another.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 , Humanities I and II
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PL - 355 The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle: Humanities IV Credits: 3
Considers Aristotle’s great treatise on ethics. The course looks at Aristotle’s account of happiness as the goal of human life, and the role of moral and intellectual virtue in achieving this goal. The treatise ends with a consideration of the place of friendship, and the intellectual life, in human well-being.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 , Humanities I and II
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PL - 360 The Summa Theologiae of Thomas Aquinas: Humanities IV Credits: 3
Explores the cathedral of thought of the medieval intellectual world. Situating St. Thomas historically as the synthesizer of the two great traditions of Augustinian wisdom and Aristotelian science, the course considers just how far reason can go in proving God’s existence, in describing His nature and ours, in providing a useful map of reality, and by prescribing how we should live.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 , Humanities I and II
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PL - 370 Masterpieces of Western Ethics: Humanities IV Credits: 3
Surveys seminal ethical texts in the Western tradition, including Plato’s Gorgias, works by Aristotle, Aquinas’ treatises On Happiness and On Law, Mill’s Utilitarianism and Kant’s Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals. The course situates these texts in their historical and cultural contexts, and grapples with underlying metaphysical and anthropological issues at stake in competing views of ethics.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 , Humanities I and II
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PL - 375 The Age of Reason: Humanities IV Credits: 3
Studies the Enlightenment period of the 17th and 18th centuries, in which individuals emphasized the power of reason to understand the universe. The course examines how the methodology of scientists influenced the thought of philosophers. It also considers the effect of a mechanistic, materialistic world view on religious understanding.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 , Humanities I and II
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PL - 380 Philosophy of Religion: Humanities IV Credits: 3
Examines the issue of ultimate meaning. The course investigates the meaning of God, explores rational support for belief in God, evaluates the claims of atheism, studies the problem of evil in the world, and examines the significance of religion in the life of both a person and a community.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 , Humanities I and II
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PL - 390 Seminar in Creativity & Beauty Credits: 3
Analyzes the presence, nature and function of creativity and beauty in human life. The course concentrates on the nature and value of creativity, of the work of art, and of the reception of art by the viewer or auditor. It is not intended to be a course in art appreciation but rather an analysis of the sources and modalities of human creativity and of beauty.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 395 Special Topics in Philosophy Credits: 3
Special courses that deal with particular issues in the world philosophical thought. These will include Humanities IV courses on “Great Works of Literature” and other courses taught by visiting professors.
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PL - 400 Epistemology: The Human Knower Credits: 3
Surveys the traditional problems and processes associated with human knowing. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 410 Metaphysics: the Search for Synthesis Credits: 3
Explores the nature of reality to that we might more assuredly make the crucial distinction between what is real and what is only illusion. The course is designed for juniors and seniors who are looking for an integrative experience.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 438 Applied Ethics: Values Seminar Credits: 3
Studies contemporary moral controversies from a philosophical perspective. Possible topics abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, just war theory, and sexual ethics. Emphasizes the Catholic natural law tradition.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109 , and Humanities I & II
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PL - 473 Alcohol: Values Seminar Credits: 3
Explores the values associated with the use of alcohol in contemporary American society. The course investigates the nature of human happiness, relaxation and fun, the role of alcohol, college drinking, alcoholism, and the dysfunctional family.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 475 Friendship, Love and Sexuality: Values Seminar Credits: 3
Explores the quality of our personal relationships as a vital component of human happiness. The course investigates these three related values that foster relationships which are life- affirming and rich in meaning. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 476 Happiness: Values Seminar Credits: 3
Explores the values inherent in modern society’s understanding of happiness, especially as it involves the use of medication as a means to emotional stability and personal fulfillment. The course will question whether there are practical and appropriate alternatives to modern views by investigating the intricate relations that exist between views of happiness and the understanding of the human person and his/her destiny. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 477 Faith and Tolerance: Values Seminar Credits: 3
Considers the value of faith and its relationship to tolerance in our modern world. The course explores the issues of fundamentalism, relativism, and the role of reason in religion. Junior and senior status students only.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 478 Philosophy of Work and Leisure: Values Seminar and The DeSales Experience Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary examination of classical and contemporary conceptions of work, business and leisure. The course examines the way these conceptions and their philosophical assumptions affect our culture and the way they affect us as laborers. Several issues in business ethics are discussed with an emphasis on Catholic Social Teaching and the Natural Law tradition.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 479 The Ethics of Personal Success: Values Seminar Credits: 3
Explores the nature of the values found in the business world and in popular “self-help” books that claim to aid the achievement of human happiness and success through time and life management. Students will benefit by learning specific organizational skills, by philosophizing about the principles underlying them, and by grappling with the ultimate issues surrounding human happiness. Limited to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite(s): PL 109
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PL - 499 Independent Study in Philosophy Credits: 3
Provides the student with the opportunity to pursue independent study under the guidance of departmental faculty. Permission of the directing faculty member during the semester preceding the study is required.
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PE - 100 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Credits: 1
An examination of contemporary information concerning the beneficial effects of a positive healthy lifestyle. By initiating exercise programs, a healthful diet, maintaining optimal body weight, engaging a behavior modification for poor health habits, and using stress reduction techniques, students will be encouraged to develop health behaviors and choices which will facilitate lifetime fitness and wellness.
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PE - 105 Foundations of Physical Exercise, Health, and Recreation Credits: 3
This course covers personal beliefs and fallacies regarding health, fitness and recreation. The total person is considered through a holistic model that is presented, studied, and practiced by the students in the areas of health, recreation and exercise. The course provides a foundation for developing lifestyle alternatives and new skills that facilitate a high level of personal health and exercise as well as stress and time management. The final outcome will be a greater awareness and implementation of personal and family health, fitness and recreation for a person’s overall physical and mental well-being. Not open to students who have taken PE 100. Offered only through Adult Studies.
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PE - 106 Physical Conditioning and Development Credits: 3
A course that examines and evaluates each student’s fitness level and lifestyle. Individualized programs are developed to best meet the overall developmental needs of the student. Students will be able to carry on with these programs for well-being in their daily lives after the course ends. The instructor uses lecture, discussion, individual workout sessions, and video evaluations to lead students to self-knowledge and self-discipline which will enhance their lifestyle and maximize their performance in many aspects of their lives. Not open to students who have taken PE 100. Only offered through Adult Studies.
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PE - 205 Weight Training Credits: 1
A variety of exercise programs and activities for optimal physical conditioning and development. Individual fitness assessments and training logs provide the foundations for developing personal goals and objectives.
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PE - 231 Tennis Credits: 1
Designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategy required for the game of tennis. The mechanics of effective tennis strokes, strategy, equipment used, and rules for the game of tennis will be emphasized.
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PE - 232 Volleyball Credits: 1
Designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategy required for the game of volleyball. Skills and techniques for the individual, offensive and defensive systems, and rules of the game will be presented.
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PE - 240 Exercise Walking Credits: 1
An introduction to walking as a lifetime fitness activity. The course will focus on the physiological benefits of walking and its contribution to wellness.
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PE - 245 Disc Golf Credits: 1
This course will introduce students to the sport of disc golf as a lifetime fitness activity. The course will cover the history of the game, as well as rules, strategies, techniques, and health benefits of playing disc golf.
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PE - 251 Badminton Credits: 1
Designed to provide students with an overview of the fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategy required for the game of badminton. The activity is presented as a recreational, competitive and social sport that can be enjoyed as a lifetime activity.
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PE - 255 Pilates Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the fundamental knowledge and skills required to perform Pilates. The student will perform Pilates exercises which will increase strength and flexibility. This course will provide an opportunity to experience an alternate for lifetime fitness.
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PE - 260 Hatha Yoga Credits: 1
Provides students with the fundamentals of Hatha yoga which can rejuvenate, relax, and energize both the body and mind. Students learn specific postures to improve alignment, balance, vitality, flexibility, and strength, as well as breathing techniques, relaxation practices, and the basics of meditation.
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PE - 300 Men’s Varsity Baseball Credits: 1
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PE - 301 Women’s Varsity Softball Credits: 1
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PE - 302 Men’s Varsity Basketball Credits: 1
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PE - 303 Women’s Varsity Basketball Credits: 1
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PE - 304 Men’s Varsity Cross Country Credits: 1
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PE - 305 Women’s Varsity Cross Country Credits: 1
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PE - 306 Men’s Varsity Soccer Credits: 1
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PE - 307 Women’s Varsity Soccer Credits: 1
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PE - 308 Men’s Varsity Tennis Credits: 1
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PE - 309 Women’s Varsity Tennis Credits: 1
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PE - 310 Men’s Varsity Golf Credits: 1
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PE - 313 Women’s Varsity Volleyball Credits: 1
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PE - 314 Men’s Varsity Track Credits: 1
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PE - 315 Women’s Varsity Track Credits: 1
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PE - 316 Men’s Varsity Lacrosse Credits: 1
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PE - 318 Women’s Varsity Field Hockey Credits: 1
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PE - 319 Women’s Varsity Lacrosse Credits: 1
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PE - 320 Varsity Esports Credits: 1
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PH - 201 General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat Credits: 5
First of a two-semester sequence of calculus-based physics, covering topics including kinematics, Newton’s Laws of motion, forces in nature, work and energy, impulse and momentum, conservation laws, rotational motion, oscillations, fluid mechanics, kinetic theory of gases, and thermodynamics, with an emphasis on problem solving. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken PH-203.
Prerequisite(s): MA 122
Co-requisite: Must register for PH-201L
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PH - 202 General Physics II: Wave Phenomena and Electromagnetism Credits: 5
Second of two-semester sequence of calculus-based physics, covering topics including electric forces and fields, electric potential, electronic circuits, magnetic forces and fields, inductance, mechanical waves, EM waves, reflection, refraction, image formation, interference, and wave optics, with an emphasis on problem solving. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken PH-204.
Prerequisite(s): PH 201
Co-requisite: Must register for PH-202L
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PH - 203 Introductory Physics I Credits: 5
First of a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics, covering kinematics, Newton’s Laws, forces in nature, circular motion, conservation of momentum and energy, impulse, work, rotational motion and torque, gas laws, fluid statics and dynamics, and thermodynamics. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken PH-201 or PH-211.
Prerequisite(s): MA 110 , MA 112 , or MA 121
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PH - 204 Introductory Physics II Credits: 5
Second of a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics, covering electric forces and fields, electric potential and energy circuits, magnetism, induction, oscillatory motion, wave phenomena, reflection, refraction, mirrors, lenses wave optics, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken PH-202 or PH-212.
Prerequisite(s): PH 203 or permission of the instructor
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PH - 208 Hollywood Physics: MOT Natural Science Credits: 3
Designed for students to obtain a deeper understanding of the world they live by understanding the physical laws which govern it - something ever more important as our society becomes more and more technologically dependent. This course will investigate the underlying rules of physics in our universe using examples from popular movies. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken PH-201, PH-202, PH-203 or PH-204.
Prerequisite(s): MOT/Mathematics
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PH - 209 World Awareness Through Physics: MOT/Natural Science Credits: 3
The thought and method of a physicist. The lecture component examines the scientific method and practical examples of its use. The laboratory component examines methods of obtaining scientific data. The course concludes with a mini-research project designed by the students. This course assumes a familiarity with computers, word-processing, and basic probability/statistics. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken another MOT/Natural Science course.
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PH - 211 General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat (no Lab) Credits: 4
Same course as PH 201 but without laboratory. Lecture 4 hours. Not open to students who have taken PH-201 or PH-203.
Prerequisite(s): Take MA 122
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PH - 212 General Physics II: Wave Phenomena and Electromagnetism (no Lab) Credits: 4
Same course as PH 202 but without laboratory. Lecture 4 hours. Not open to students who have taken PH-202 or PH-204.
Prerequisite(s): PH 201 or PH 211
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PH - 461 Research Credits: 3
Student research in a specific area of physics. The research will be in the research mentor’s field of competence and interest. The student is responsible for developing and completing an experimental or theoretical research project of professional quality. Regular discussions with the research mentor and other project personnel are required. A minimum time commitment of 9 hours per week is expected. Admission by permission of the instructor. Course fee.
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