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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions include the following elements:

Course Code, Number, and Titles: The course code indicates the department or program in which the course is housed. The course number indicates the level at which the course should be taken. Generally, first-year students take 100-level courses; sophomores, 200-level; juniors, 300-level; and seniors, 400-level. Students are required to limit course selection to courses not more than one level above their class standing. First-year students are not permitted to enroll in 400-level courses. Undergraduate students who need 12 or fewer semester credits to complete all baccalaureate degree requirements may request permission from the Director of Graduate Studies to take courses for graduate credit to complete a regular course load during the semester of  graduation. However, undergraduate students may not enroll in courses at the 600-level or 700-level.

Credits: The number of semester hours of credit given upon completion of the course.

Course Content: A brief description of subject matter gives students an idea of what to expect in the course.

Prerequisites: If required or recommended, a prerequisite is either a course that must be completed prior to enrolling in the course or some other requirement that must be met prior to enrolling in the course.

Grading Method: If a course is offered on a grade-only or pass/no credit-only basis, that status is included in the course description. A department’s general pass/no credit policy is included in its listing of program requirements. Students should check the policy before enrolling in a course on a pass/no credit basis.

Frequency of Offering: Course descriptions may indicate how often the course is offered.

Legend:

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning
 

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 332 - Philosophy of Law

    (3 S.H.)

    Consideration of the philosophical foundations of law. Topics may include the nature of law, concepts of responsibility and liability, theories of punishment, causation in the law, discrimination and equality, the relation of law and morality, the obligation to obey the law, civil disobedience, liberty and privacy, and theories in private law (tort, contract, property).  Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Grade or P/NC. Offered at department discretion.


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  • PHIL 341 - Just War Tradition

    (3 S.H.)

    At the junction of ethics, philosophy of law, and political philosophy, this course investigates the just-war tradition and its modern application in the acts and laws of war. Topics may include historical developments in just-war tradition, conditions for just-war and just-fighting, preventive war, humanitarian military intervention, nuclear weapons, guerrilla warfare, terrorism and counter-terrorism, and treatment of terrorist suspects.  Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Grade or P/NC. Offered at department discretion.


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  • PHIL 360 - Philosophy of Sex and Love

    (3 S.H.)

    This course explores philosophical and ethical issues surrounding human sexuality, romantic relationships, and marriage. Topics may include the following: the nature of romantic love, sexual desire, rape culture, objectification, perversion, marriage equality, feminist critiques of marriage, polygamy, pornography, prostitution, and BDSM-relationships. Students will be encouraged to critically analyze and assess societal norms surrounding sex and love, and will be required to write philosophical essays on these and other related topics. Meets GOAL 6 (Humanities) and GOAL 9. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.


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Physical Education and Sport Science
  

  • ✽ PESS 100 - Soccer

    (1 S.H.)

    Fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for the recreational purposes of the participant. Includes rules, conditioning, and strategy of play. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • ✽ PESS 101 - Basketball

    (1 S.H.)

    The development of basic fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategies involved in beginning basketball in order to be able to enjoy recreational basketball. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • ✽ PESS 103 - Racquetball

    (1 S.H.)

    The development of basic fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategies involved in beginning racquetball in order to be able to enjoy playing recreational racquetball. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • ✽ PESS 104 - Volleyball

    (1 S.H.)

    The development of basic fundamental skills, knowledge and strategies involved in volleyball in order to be able to enjoy recreational volleyball. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • PESS 111 - Fundamentals of Movement

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is an activity and experiential based course designed to provide instruction on the fundamentals of movement as they relate specifically to young learners (i.e. PK-3rd grade). This course sets the foundation of content knowledge critical to the elementary physical education teacher. Instruction will emphasize skill themes, movement concepts, and fundamental movement skill developmental patterns. Students will begin learning how to observe & assess fundamental movement skills, and will have the opportunity to watch and work with young children throughout the semester. Grade only. Offered fall semester.


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  • PESS 114 - Fundamentals of Adventure Education

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is an activity and experiential-based content course focused on the fundamentals of adventure education for P-12 grade students. This course will emphasize: academic language specific to adventure, adventure philosophy, experiential learning, skill development in various adventure activities, holistic benefits of including adventure in a standards-based curriculum, relationship between fitness and adventure activities, inclusive adventure activities as a tool for increased engagement in physical activity, and the use of adventure to support brain-based learning. Grade only. Offered fall semester.


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  • ✽ PESS 120 - Ballroom Dance

    (1 S.H.)

    Introduction to the basic techniques of recreational ballroom dancing. Includes the foxtrot, waltz, lindy, and rumba. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • ✽ PESS 122 - Beginning Swimming

    (1 S.H.)

    This course covers basic water safety skills and knowledge including physical and mental adjustment to water for non-swimmers. Additional fee. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • PESS 124 - Water Safety Instructor

    (2 S.H.)

    Teaching methods for swimming, diving, basic water safety, and program development. Culminates with Red Cross certification. Additional fee. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • PESS 125 - Lifeguarding/CPR & First Aid

    (2 S.H.)

    This course presents the knowledge and skills required of an American Red Cross certified lifeguard.  Additional Fee. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • PESS 130 - Sports, Games & Activities within Traditional Settings

    (3 S.H.)

    An activity-based course focused on skill development and knowledge regarding various sports, games and activities within traditional physical education settings. Additional fee. Grade only.


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  • PESS 132 - Fundamentals of Movement

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the development of fundamental movement skills and movement concepts specific to K-5 learners in physical education. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PESS 133 - Sports, Games & Activities within Adventure Programming

    (3 S.H.)

    An activity-based course focused on skill development and knowledge regarding various sports, games and activities within adventure programming. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • ✽ PESS 134 - Downhill Skiing

    (1 S.H.)

    Fundamental skills and knowledge appropriate for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced skier. Additional fee. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • ✽ PESS 135 - Weight Training

    (1 S.H.)

    Fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for the recreational purposes of the participant. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • ✽ PESS 140 - Bowling

    (1 S.H.)

    Fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for the recreational purposes are provided for the participant. The course includes rules and strategies of play. Additional fee. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • ✽ PESS 141 - Golf

    (1 S.H.)

    This course will teach students the techniques of a golf swing. Golf course strategies and etiquette will be explained and examined on an authentic golf course. Additional fee. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • ✽ PESS 142 - Badminton

    (1 S.H.)

    The development of basic fundamental skills, knowledge, and strategies involved in beginning badminton in order to be able to enjoy playing recreational badminton. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • ✽ PESS 144 - Contemporary Activities

    (1 S.H.)

    This course introduces the student to varied contemporary, movement-based activities. A variety of activities will be introduced as a means of encouraging movement and expanding the student’s leisure interest profile.  Additional fee for some courses. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.


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  • PESS 151 - Fundamentals of Rhythms & Dance

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is an activity and experiential based content course focused on the fundamentals of rhythm and dance for PK-12 grade students. This course will emphasize: academic language specific to rhythms and dance, skill progressions for a variety of rhythm and dance physical activities, holistic benefits of including dance in a standards-based curriculum, relationship between fitness and rhythms/dance, inclusive rhythms/dance, dance as a tool for increased engagement in physical activity, and the use of dance to support brain-based learning. Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • PESS 152 - Fundamentals of Games Education

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is an activity and experiential based content course focused on the fundamentals of games, concepts and tactics for PK-12 grade students. This course will emphasize: academic language specific to games, tactical and skill progressions for a variety of games and physical activities, holistic benefits of including tactical games in a standards-based curriculum, relationship between fitness and games, strategies for inclusion, games as a tool for increased engagement in physical activity, the use of games to support brain-based learning and authentic assessment of tactical knowledge. Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • PESS 161 - Fundamentals of Aquatics & Outdoor Activities

    (3 S.H.)

    This course addresses fundamentals of outdoor and aquatics pursuits that can be addressed in school-based physical education programs. Students gain knowledge and competency in select activities that are implemented to enhance physical activity for a lifetime. Grade only. Offered fall semester.


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  • PESS 162 - Fundamentals of Specialized Skills

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides a foundational framework for children in upper elementary through high school aged settings in physical education and sport. Emphasis will focus on the progression from basic fundamental movement acquisition to developmentally appropriate specialized skill acquisition in physical education and sport. The focus will be on learning how B-12 students’ progress to higher movement skill development through the process of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective development. Students in this class will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to plan, implement, and assess B-12 students for lifelong physical activity as a mover in specialized skills. Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • PESS 195 - Foundations of Physical Education

    (2 S.H.)

    Introduction and orientation to the field of physical education. Includes a brief historical perspective of the field, current issues and trends; as well as an introduction to lesson planning, class management principles and instructional delivery. Grade only.


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  • ✽ PESS 199 - Lifetime Fitness/Wellness

    (2 S.H.)

    A theory and lab course designed to encourage a lifetime commitment to regular physical fitness. Includes wellness topics, laboratory sessions, and aerobic activities. Activities vary according to semester offered. Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Note: Activity courses are offered on an optional pass/no credit basis except those designated grade-only. Activity courses required for physical education majors and dance minors must be taken for letter grade. If physical education activity courses are repeated to improve competency, only the final grade will count in calculating GPA.


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  • PESS 200 - Elementary Physical Education for Classroom Teachers

    (2 S.H.)

    Program planning, games, materials, methods and techniques of teaching Physical Education activities to children designed specifically for early childhood, and elementary classroom teachers. Grade only.


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  • PESS 205 - Secondary Methods of Physical Education

    (3 S.H.)

    This course provides practical instruction methods through lecture, classroom settings, and teaching models that will be focused at the middle and secondary level of instruction. Students will be able to understand and instruct a prescribed curriculum in the physical education classroom setting. Prerequisites:  PESS 195 - Foundations of Physical Education . Grade only.


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  • PESS 206 - Elementary Methods of Physical Education

    (3 S.H.)

    Introduction to teaching physical education in grades PK-6; the course is designed especially for physical education majors. The course focuses on movement concepts, fitness, integration, rhythmic activities, games, and motor development of young learners and how to organize, plan, implement, and assess that content through a physical education program. Prerequisites: PESS 195 - Foundations of Physical Education . Grade only.


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  • PESS 208 - Winter Activities in Adventure Education Teacher Education

    (1 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide future teachers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to help school aged children enjoy winter activities as part of school based educational programming. The course is designed to provide teachers with the skills and knowledge base to effectively lead students in an outdoor, winter activity for educational programming and activity. Prerequisite: declared Teacher Education major. Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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  • PESS 209 - Wilderness First Aid in Adventure Education Teacher Education

    (1 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide future teachers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to respond to safety situations effectively while providing for educational opportunities in a school based outdoor setting. Students in the course will learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions for school aged students and staff. This is a hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine course, taught over two days. Prerequisite: declared Teacher Education major. Grade only. Offered May term & summer session when demand warrants.


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  • PESS 210 - Climbing Wall Instructor in Adventure Education Teacher Education

    (1 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide future teachers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to implement climbing wall instruction as part of school-based adventure programs. The course will lead to climbing wall instructor certification. Prerequisite: declared Teacher Education major. Grade only. Offered May term & summer session when demand warrants.


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  • PESS 211 - Canoeing in Adventure Education Teacher Education

    (1 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide future teachers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to implement canoe instruction as part of school-based adventure programs. Prerequisite: declared Teacher Education major. Grade only. Offered May term & summer session when demand warrants.


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  • PESS 212 - Kayaking in Adventure Education Teacher Education

    (1 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide future teachers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to implement kayak instruction as part of school-based adventure programs. Prerequisite: declared Teacher Education major. Grade only. Offered May term & summer session when demand warrants.


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  • PESS 214 - First Aid and CPR

    (2 S.H.)

    This course covers how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Certification can be earned.  Additional Fee. Grade only.


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  • PESS 225 - Planning, Instruction and Assessment in Physical/Adventure Education

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is an introductory pedagogy course focused on developmentally appropriate, standard-based planning, instruction and assessment in physical/adventure education. Pre-service physical/adventure educators will extend their understanding of national standards, learning domains, teaching styles, lesson planning, assessment, and management. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PESS 235 - Principles of Coaching

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide the student an introduction to the principles of coaching. Topics to be covered include the following: Developing a positive philosophy of coaching, qualities of head and assistant coach, sport pedagogy (planning and teaching sport skills), team management, personal manager, support groups, manager of media, recruiting process and issues, problems and concerns of athletics. Grade only.


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  • PESS 237 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to introduce future teachers to teaching physical education to PK-12 students with disabilities. Course content includes general characteristics of selected disabilities and how these disabilities impact a person’s movement potential and performance, the federal and state laws pertaining to the education of PK-12 students with disabilities, the process of special education referral and placement of students in the least restrictive environment, appropriate physical education teaching methods to use for inclusive instructional settings, adapted teaching techniques for motor development, health-related fitness, sport/recreational skills, and aquatics; and behavior management techniques. Lab and practical experiences are included. Prerequisites: PESS 195 - Foundations of Physical Education . Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.


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  • PESS 251 - Sports Science

    (3 S.H.)

    The study of anatomical, mechanical, maturational, psychological, and physiological kinesiology as it applies to the practice of coaching. The major focus is to present the scientific principles that constitute the basis for sound athletic coaching practices. Grade only.


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  • PESS 280 - Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport

    (3 S.H.)

    A detailed study of the application of selected psychological variables for coaches and individuals who participate in physical activity and sport. Grade only.


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  • PESS 291 - Sport First Aid

    (3 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide an overview of first aid and the best practices for many first aid situations that may occur during sport participation. The skills and practices covered in this course are not intended to be administered as a substitute for professional medical assistance, but offer guidelines and techniques for temporary assistance until advanced medical help arrives. Grade only. Offered fall, spring, and summer terms.


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  • PESS 300 - Motor Learning and Development

    (3 S.H.)

    Theoretical foundations of motor learning and development and practical applications of theories in the teaching of motor skills across a life span. Grade only.


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  • PESS 301 - Physical Education in Elementary Classrooms

    (1 S.H.)

    Program planning, games, materials, methods, and techniques of teaching physical education activities to children for early childhood, elementary, and middle school. Prerequisite: Admission to the Rochester Elementary Education program. Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • PESS 304 - Techniques of Coaching Football

    (1 S.H.)

    Theory and practice of teaching and coaching football. Grade only.


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  • PESS 305 - Techniques of Coaching Basketball

    (1 S.H.)

    Theory and practice of teaching and coaching basketball. Grade only.


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  • PESS 306 - Techniques of Coaching Track/Field & Cross Country

    (1 S.H.)

    Theory and practice of teaching and coaching track/field and cross country. Grade only.


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  • PESS 307 - Techniques of Coaching Baseball & Softball

    (1 S.H.)

    Theory and practice of teaching and coaching baseball and softball. Grade only.


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  • PESS 308 - Challenge Course Programming in Adventure Education Teacher Education

    (2 S.H.)

    This course is designed to provide future teachers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead challenge course programming in school based settings in physical education and school based experiences. Students will learn how to lead adventure education programming as well as low, medium, and high challenge/ropes course elements for educational delivery. This course allows the student to take the Level 1 Challenge Course certification practical and written exam. Prerequisite: Teacher Education majors. Grade only. Offered May term/summer session when demand warrants.


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  • PESS 314 - CPR/AED & First Aid Instructor

    (2 S.H.)

    Successful completion of course requirements will result in American Red Cross instructor certification in CPR/AED & First Aid. Grade only. Offered each semester.


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  • PESS 322 - Techniques of Coaching Soccer

    (1 S.H.)

    Theory and practice of teaching and coaching soccer. Grade only.


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  • PESS 328 - Techniques of Coaching Volleyball

    (1 S.H.)

    Theory and practice of teaching and coaching volleyball. Grade only.


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  • PESS 402 - Organization and Administration of Sport

    (3 S.H.)

    Plans of organization, administration, policies, budget, finance, legal aspects, staff, physical plant, publicity, public relations, time schedules, student leaders and programs. Grade only.


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  • PESS 412 - Independent Study in Physical Education or Coaching

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Opportunity to work independently. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, preparation of proposed outline and major advisor’s permission. Grade only.


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  • PESS 417 - Special Topics in Physical Education or Sport

    (1-3 S.H.)

    Typically offered on a workshop basis. Subject matter determined by department. Grade or P/NC. Course may be repeated when offered with different subject matter, content, and topic.


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  • PESS 447 - Assessment & Program Evaluation in Adapted Physical Education

    (3 S.H.)

    This course addresses test instruments for assessing the gross motor development, motor skill performance, and physical activity/fitness of persons with disabilities. Students will learn how to select and administer assessment instruments and how to use the results of assessments to deliver DAPE services. From data collection, students will learn to make eligibility decisions, develop physical education components of individualized education programs (IEPs) as the basis for instructional programs, monitor education progress, and make appropriate education decisions based on objective data. Teaching practicum required. Prerequisites: PESS 195 - Foundations of Physical Education  & PESS 237 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education . Grade only. Offered fall semester.


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  • PESS 457 - Teaching Methods of Adapted Physical Education

    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on evidence-based adapted physical education teaching strategies and service delivery models in PK-12 settings. Instructional programming and best practices of early childhood, elementary, middle/secondary, and transitional programs for students with disabilities in adapted physical education are covered. Emphasis is on collaboration among professional service providers such as special educators, regular physical educators, and related service personnel (e.g. occupational, physical, and recreational therapists), as well as allied health and other community agency staff. School site visits and practical teaching are included, along with guest presentations on related disciplines and programs. Students are required to participate in approximately 25 clinical education hours for the semester. Prerequisites: PESS 195 - Foundations of Physical Education  & PESS 237 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education . Grade only. Offered spring semester.


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Physics
  

  • PHYS 099 - The Career Physicist

    (0 S.H.)

    This course will serve as an introduction and preparation to the fields of study and careers in physics. Students will also be required to attend the occasional physics seminars. Must be passed four times: twice during their first year (once in fall and once in spring) and twice during their junior year (once in fall and once in spring). P/NC only. Repeatable.


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  • PHYS 115 - Conceptual Physics

    (4 S.H.)

    Many demonstrations, everyday applications, and hands-on interactive simulations are used to make physics understandable to the general education student. Non-mathematical approach. Lab. Not open to students with credits in higher numbered, non-aviation physics courses.  Meets GOAL 3. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • PHYS 140 - Energy

    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on energy needs, trends, and long-term prospects and resource supplies. The physics of energy, atoms, nuclei, thermal energy, solar energy, alternative energies, and consequences of energy production are discussed. The present governmental energy policy will be discussed along with proposed changes to the policies. Meets GOAL 3 and GOAL 10. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • PHYS 141 - Physics for Modern Society

    (3 S.H.)

    This course focuses on the current physics and technology that shape our world today so that classroom participants can make informed economic, social, and political decisions in areas such as energy, terrorism, climate change, technology, and other relevant topics. Even if you are not a future president, this course is still for you. Meets GOAL 3 and GOAL 10. Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • PHYS 160 - The Science of Music

    (4 S.H.)

    This is a lecture and laboratory course about sound and acoustics, relating music and physics and other associated topics, including environmental noise, room acoustics, and digital audio recording and editing.  Meets GOAL 3. Grade only. Offered yearly.


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  • PHYS 180 - Investigative Science I: Physical Science

    (4 S.H.)

    An integrated Physical Science experience through inquiry-based, hands-on exploration of Physics and Chemistry content. Emphasis on science education principles and connections to state and national science education standards. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory combined. Grade only. Field trips required. Offered when demand warrants. Note: Students can enroll in either BIOL 180, CHEM 180, GEOS 180 or PHYS 180, but they cannot earn credit for more than one course.


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  • PHYS 185 - Investigative Science II: Earth & Life Science

    (4 S.H.)

    An integrated Earth and Life Science experience through inquiry-based, hands-on exploration of Earth, Space and Life Science content. Emphasis on science education principles and connections to state and national science education standards. Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory combined. Prerequisites: BIOL 180, CHEM 180, GEOS 180, or PHYS 180. Grade only. Field trip required. Offered when demand warrants. Note: Students can enroll in either BIOL 185, CHEM 185, GEOS 185 or PHYS 185, but they cannot earn credit for more than one course.


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  • PHYS 201 - General Physics I

    (4 S.H.)

    An algebra-based course covering the principles of mechanics, waves, sound, and fluids for those contemplating the study of biology, medicine, etc. or seeking a general education course in the physical sciences.  Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite:  MATH 120 - Precalculus . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • PHYS 221 - University Physics I

    (4 S.H.)

    A calculus-based course covering mechanics, which aims to meet the specific requirements of students who expect to major in physics, mathematics, chemistry, or engineering.  Meets GOAL 3. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 212 - Calculus I . Grade or P/NC. Offered each semester.


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  • PHYS 232 - University Physics IIB

    (1 S.H.)

    A calculus-based course covering wave interference and diffraction, thermodynamics, relativity, and special topics in modern physics. Co-requisite/prerequisite: PHYS 222 - University Physics II . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • PHYS 311 - Science Teaching Methods

    (4 S.H.)

    The application of current research trends and modern technology in science education are used to prepare science majors for the teaching of secondary school science content and process. Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Education Department, two years of coursework in a science major, and PHYS 201 - General Physics I  or PHYS 221 - University Physics I . This course is a prerequisite to student teaching. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.


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  • PHYS 312 - Practical Considerations of Teaching Science

    (2 S.H.)

    An opportunity for the qualified teaching candidate to obtain practical knowledge about and experience in teaching science content. Objectives include 1) program planning and evaluation, 2) evaluating current curriculum materials to determine their alignment with local, state, and national science standards, 3) modifying existing lessons and curriculum materials to align with those standards, 4) developing assessments that evaluate the learning of science concepts and methods of scientific inquiry, and 5) using research in science education to justify and defend a proposed instructional model or curriculum. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program, G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher, and permission of instructor. Credits may not be applied toward  “electives” category of other programs in chemistry. Grade only.


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  • PHYS 320 - Computational Physics

    (2 S.H.)

    A laptop course in computational physics. Numerical methods for integration and differential equations. Symbolic manipulation. Graphics animations, 3-D plots, density plots, three-body problem, potentials and fields, chaos, and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: PHYS 222 - University Physics II . Grade only. Offered annually.


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  • PHYS 332 - Digital Circuits

    (3 S.H.)

    A lecture/lab course introducing students to digital circuits. Students in the course make use of field programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware to solve design problems related to the course. Topics include: sequential digital logic (states, gates, Karnaugh maps, reduction); applications of sequential logic (Multiplexors, adders, etc); memory (latches, counters, registers); finite state machines; implementation of these ideas via Verilog or VHDL hardware description languages; and deployment of these designs to hardware. Prerequisite: PHYS 202 - General Physics II , PHYS 222 - University Physics II , or CS 250 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving II . Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years.


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  • PHYS 333 - Microprocessor Electronics

    (3 S.H.)

    A lecture/lab course introducing students to microcontroller electronics. Students in the course make use of microcontrollers and/or single-board computers to solve design problems related to interfacing, control, and data acquisition. Topics include: Microcontroller structure, programming, digital I/O, analog to digital conversion, and interrupts. Grading method includes quizzes, homework, labs, and a final project. Prerequisite: PHYS 332 - Digital Circuits  or instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered annually.


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  • PHYS 399 - Internship

    (1-8 S.H.)

    Supervised industrial, business, or government experience designed by the WSU physics advisor, the work supervisor, and the student. Open only to junior or senior physics major or minor. Prerequisite: Department approval. P/NC only. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • PHYS 400 - Seminars

    (1-4 S.H.)

    This course consists of one or more seminars offered from time to time on a variety of topics in physics. Students may repeat the course under a different topic. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered when demand warrants.


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  • PHYS 425 - The Physics of Semiconductors

    (3 S.H.)

    A study of the physics of semiconductors, pn junctions and transistors; fabrication of semiconductor devices including integrated circuits; and the electrical characteristics and behavior of these devices. Prerequisite: △ PHYS 340 - Modern Physics . Grade or P/NC. Offered alternate years.


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