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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

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	PHY 571 - Atomic and Nuclear Physics Topics include basic nuclear structure, nuclear decay and radioactivity, nuclear reactions and particle physics. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Cross-listed with PHY 471 Department Permission is required Equivalent Course(s): PHY 471 Last Updated: New Course 4/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 575 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics The fundamental ideas of the quantum theory; the dual nature of matter, wave equations and wave packets, observable and linear operators, the application of the Schroedinger and Heisenberg equations to elementary systems, Pauli’s theory of electron spin. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PHY 370 and MATH 223 Equivalent Course(s): PHY 475 Last Updated: New Course 7/2014, effective Winter 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 576 - Solid State Physics An introduction to the principles and phenomena associated with the solid state: crystal structure, lattice waves, free electron model, band theory, properties of solids, imperfections. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PHY 350 and ( PHY 575 or PHY 475 ) Last Updated: Change to prereqs 8/2014,effective Winter 2015; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 581 - Mathematical Physics Advanced mathematical topics for the physics student, with applications drawn from the field of physics. Vectors, matrices, tensors, partial differential equations, contour integration, calculus of variations, integral equations and transforms, eigenvalue functions, perturbation and group theory, special functions. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Equivalent Course(s): PHY 481 Last Updated: Remove prereq and add note 9/2014, New Course 7/2014, effective Winter 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 587 - Cooperative Education in Physics The course involves a cooperative education experience for the equivalent of one semester, full time. A written report is required at the end of the employment. Credit on a graduate program is subject to departmental approval. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 590 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 591 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 592 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Typically offered Winter, offered occasionally (odd year) Last Updated: Course Rotation 8/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 594 - Workshop in Physics Laboratory and/or field experience guided toward problems and new curricula in physics and physical science. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 595 - Workshop in Physics Laboratory and/or field experience guided toward problems and new curricula in physics and physical science. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 596 - Workshop in Physics Laboratory and/or field experience guided toward problems and new curricula in physics and physical science. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 597 - Independent Study/Research An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 598 - Independent Study/Research An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 599 - Independent Study/Research An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 650 - New Approaches to Teaching Physics I Designed to increase the subject matter and pedagogical competency of those teaching or preparing to teach high school physics. This includes content, organization, problems and philosophy of the latest high school physics text materials. Students will also learn to design lesson plans and units best practice and sound science content aligned with State standards. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 and either PHY 222 or PHY 224 or PHY 512 Last Updated: Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 651 - New Approaches to Teaching Physics II Designed to increase the subject matter competency of those teaching or preparing to teach high school physics. The content, organization, problems and philosophy of the latest high school physics text materials. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 and either PHY 222 , or PHY 224 or PHY 512 Last Updated: Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 662 - Advanced Mechanics I This course considers exactly soluble problems in the mechanics of discrete and continuous media. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Typically offered Winter (Even Year) Prerequisite(s): PHY 530 Last Updated: Course Rotation 8/2014, Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 671 - Electromagnetic Theory Provides the student with a foundation in the classical theory of the Maxwell field equations and indicates the many current applications. Typical topics covered are: Maxwell’s equations, conservation laws, plane waves, wave guides, resonant cavities, dipole radiation, diffraction, radiation by moving charges, Bremsstrahlung, Cerenkov radiation, multiple fields, plasma electrodynamics. Credit Hours: 4 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Typically offered Winter (Odd Year) Prerequisite(s): PHY 530 Last Updated: Course Rotation 8/2014, Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 675 - Quantum Mechanics The Schroedinger equation and its applications in three dimensions, angular momentum, electron spin, Heisenberg’s matrix mechanics, Dirac notation, perturbation theories, variational methods, scattering theory. Credit Hours: 4 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Typically offered Fall (Even Year) Prerequisite(s): ( PHY 575 or PHY 475 ) and PHY 530 Last Updated: Course Rotation 8/2014, Change to prereq 8/2014, effective Winter 2015, Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 679 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 680 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 681 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other department offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are covered. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 682 - Workshop in Physics Laboratory and/or field experience guided toward problems and new curricula in physics and physical science. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 683 - Workshop in Physics Laboratory and/or field experience guided toward problems and new curricula in physics and physical science. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 684 - Workshop in Physics Laboratory and/or field experience guided toward problems and new curricula in physics and physical science. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 687 - Cooperative Education in Physics The course involves a cooperative education experience for the equivalent of one semester, full time. A written report is required at the end of the employment. Credit on a graduate program is subject to departmental approval. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 688 - Cooperative Education in Physics The course involves a cooperative education experience for the equivalent of one semester, full time. A written report is required at the end of the employment. Credit on a graduate program is subject to departmental approval. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 690 - Thesis/Final Project Intensive research in physics or physics education including the submission of a thesis or written report under the direction of a research adviser. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 691 - Thesis/Final Project Intensive research in physics or physics education including the submission of a thesis or written report under the direction of a research adviser. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 692 - Thesis/Final Project Intensive research in physics or physics education including the submission of a thesis or written report under the direction of a research adviser. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 693 - Seminar in Physics Presentation of special reports and group discussion on selected topics in physics and physical science. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 694 - Seminar in Physics Presentation of special reports and group discussion on selected topics in physics and physical science. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 695 - Seminar in Physics Presentation of special reports and group discussion on selected topics in physics and physical science. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 697 - Independent Study/Research An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 698 - Independent Study/Research An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PHY 699 - Independent Study/Research An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 510 - Public Administration Concepts This course introduces students to the intellectual origins of modern public administration and the concepts and theories of organization. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Previously listed as PLSC 510 - Modern Public Administration Last Updated: Change to Title and Description 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 515 - Public and Nonprofit Personnel Administration Examines contemporary administration practices in managing personnel in the public and nonprofit sectors, particularly as related to the local level of government. Areas of emphasis include the collective bargaining process, discipline practices, grievance handling and arbitration preparation, affirmative action requirement, and validation of evaluation and promoting practices. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Corequisite(s): PLSC 510 Previously listed as PLSC 515 - Public Personnel Administration Last Updated: Change to Title, Co-req and description 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 520 - Land Use and Preservation Law A study of real property law in a political and legal context, with special emphasis on the private law devices of easement and covenants running with the land, and on the public device of zoning. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 525 - Administrative Law The administrative/regulatory process in the legal context; the delegation doctrine, judicial review of the procedures and substance of administrative action. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Equivalent Course(s): PLSC 620 Previously listed as PLSC 620 - Administrative Law Last Updated: Change to number and credit hours 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 540 - Public and Nonprofit Budgeting This course examines varying approaches to public and nonprofit sector budgeting, the organizational and political contexts of budgeting decisions, and critical steps in preparing public and nonprofit budgets Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Concurrent Prerequisite(s): PLSC 510 Previously listed as Public Budget Administration Last Updated: Change to title, concurrent pre-req, and description 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 543 - Civil Rights and the African American Experience AFC 543/PLSC 543 Civil Rights and the African American Experience will explore the impact of race as a dominant and dynamic force that has shaped the interpretation of the Constitution and subsequent Civil Rights Acts. Students will critically examine how Black communities organized for change and how the civil rights movement contributed to American political reform. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Cross-listed with AFC 543 Last Updated: Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 544 - Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector Provides grounding in the historical and philosophical foundations of the nonprofit sector in American society. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this course helps students understand the evolution and purpose of the nonprofit sector, its distinctiveness, its structure and extent, its capacities and limitations, and its challenges. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Previously listed as PLSC 604 Last Updated: Change to course number 3/2015, effective Fall 2015; New Course 05/2012, effective Fall 2012 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 550 - Ethics and Government This course explores the moral and ethical dimensions of government action. It seeks to enhance the capacity of professionals to practice sound ethical judgment in the exercise of administrative and public leadership roles. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 565 - Local Government and Politics Examination of the social, political, and administrative context within which local government managers will work, including connections with other governments. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Previously listed as PLSC 565 - Studies in State and Local Government Last Updated: Change to course title, credit hours, and description 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 578 - Research Methods in Public Administration Introduces research in the context of public and nonprofit administration. Focuses on research design - identifying questions, finding and citing sources, writing literature reviews, sampling, collecting data, hypothesis testing, statistical tests and statistical significance. Part one of a two-course sequence. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Equivalent Course(s): PLSC 677 Previously listed as PLSC 677 - Analytical Methods for Public Administration Last Updated: Change to number, title, credit hours, description 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 580 - Local Development Policy This course covers methods of assessing a community’s social and economic characteristics, along with strategies for promoting local business development, sustainable use of resources, and quality of life. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 565 or URP 553 Equivalent Course(s): PLSC 650, URP 580 Previously listed as PLSC 650 - Urban Problems and Policy; PLSC 650 - Urban Poverty Policy Last Updated: Change to number, title, description, pre-req, and equivalent course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015; Title and Description Change 02/2012, effective Fall 2012 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 581 - Contemporary Problems in American Government Executive-legislative relationships, judicial review, the making of foreign policy, national defense, public welfare, the electoral process and the role of the citizen in American government. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 587 - Cooperative Education in Political Science Four to six months full-time employment in the public sector. The program consists of one or two directed work experiences alternating with full-time University attendance. Application of credit toward political science programs is subject to departmental approval. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 590 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Information on content can be obtained at the department office. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used as part of a degree program. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 591 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Information on content can be obtained at the department office. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used as part of a degree program. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 592 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Information on content can be obtained at the department office. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used as part of a degree program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 597 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 598 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 599 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 605 - Leadership and Nonprofit Management This course explores major issues in the nonprofit sector including operations, board selection and development, fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and governmental relations. The course emphasizes identification of critical management and leadership competencies through theory and practice. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 606 - Fundraising for Nonprofits This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of how nonprofits raise revenues, including all aspects of planning and executing a multi-faceted, completely integrated fundraising program. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course helps students understand the process of fundraising, the characteristics and motivations of those who give, as well as the methods and techniques used to raise contributions for nonprofits. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): Completion of the introduction to public administration Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 607 - Nonprofit Board Development This course explores the main governance issues of nonprofit organizations. With nonprofits addressing significant community needs while facing constricting financial resources, the course discusses board members role in the organization, how to demonstrate strategic leadership and how to be responsible stewards of the organization. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 544 Last Updated: New Course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 608 - Contracts and Grant Management This course provides a hands-on approach to writing and managing grants and contracts. It covers topics such as how to seek out funding, how to complete applications for funding assistance, and how to respond to requests for proposals from government agencies, and corporate and foundation sources. Credit Hours: 3 hrs May not be repeated for credit Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 544 or PLSC 565 Notes - Students who do not meet the prerequisites may request department permission to enroll Last Updated: New Course 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 610 - Public Organization Theory An analysis of theories of organization in relation to government and public institutions. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 615 - Public and Nonprofit Financial Management This course focuses on budget execution and financial management tasks and techniques, assessment of budgetary alternatives, and reforms and innovations in financial management Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 540 Previously listed as PLSC 615 - Public Budget Applications Last Updated: Change to title, credit hour, and description 3/2015, effective Fall 2015; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 625 - Local Government Management Administration and political problems encountered in the management of local governments, focusing on case studies in city-manager style cities. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 565 Last Updated: Change to credit hours and pre-req 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 630 - Public Policy Analysis and Formulation Focuses on the role of bureaucrats in public policy making. Examines both national and local policy making, and follows the process from agenda setting through evaluation. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 578 and 21 credit hours in the Master of Public Administration program Previously listed as PLSC 630 - Public Bureaucracies and Policy Formation Last Updated: Change to prereq and title 4/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 635 - Strategic Management in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors An advanced graduate-level course dealing with strategic management, strategic, planning, decision-making and resource allocation techniques, and impact analysis and program evaluation. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 510 and PLSC 515 Previously listed as PLSC 635 - Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation; PLSC 635 - Public Policy Analysis Techniques and Applications Last Updated: Change to title, description and pre-reqs 3/2015, effective Fall 2015; Title Change 02/2012, effective Fall 2012; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 640 - Modern County Government Examines the past, present and future of county government in the United States. Topics covered include the legal setting, organization and structure, intergovernmental relations, politics, finances and service capabilities of counties. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 645 - Intergovernmental and Nonprofit Collaborations Examination of the programs and methods for coordinating public policies among the federal, state, and local levels of government, as well as collaboration between governments and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis will be placed on agencies operating at the local level. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 544 or PLSC 565 Previously listed as Intergovernmental Relations Last Updated: Change to title, pre-req, description, and credit hours 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 655 - Politics of Local Planning An examination of the political and administrative aspects of governmental planning, primarily local land-use planning. The course focuses on the political nature of planning, political conflict in the planning process and the organizational and administrative context of local government planning. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 565 Notes - Students who do not meet the prerequisite may contact the department for permission Last Updated: Change to credit hours and pre-req 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 660 - Public Health Care Policy Focuses on the governmental role in health care delivery and regulation. Follows various programs through the policy process from agenda setting to evaluation. Topical issues include cost containment and managed care. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: Change to credit hours 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 665 - Basic Arbitration Training for Professionals A basic introduction to the major areas of public-sector labor arbitration, focusing on arbitrability, just-cause principles and evidence. Active participation in an arbitration simulation is required. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 515 Last Updated: Change to credit hours and pre-req 3/2015, effective Fall 2015 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 678 - Quantitative Methods in Public Administration Provides a comprehensive treatment of a range of quantitative techniques for public and nonprofit administration, including a rigorous examination of multiple regression analysis. This course helps students develop competencies for designing their own quantitative research and for analyzing quantitative work done by others. Part two of a two-course sequence. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PLSC 578 Previously listed as PLSC 678 - Analytical Techniques for Public Administration Last Updated: Change to course title and pre-req 3/2015, effective Fall 2015; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 679 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 680 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 681 - Special Topics An experimental course for subject matter not provided in other departmental offerings. The content will change from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 688 - Practicum in Public Affairs Extends classroom learning through administrative experience with public sector agencies. Includes written assignments and a seminar designed to help students relate their field experience to public administration concepts. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 695 - Capstone Seminar in Public Administration Capstone class in public administration, requiring students to work in teams to use the skills developed in the program to solve problems included in several case studies. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Notes - Typically the last course taken in the MPA program Previously listed as PLSC 695 -Research Seminar in Public Administration Last Updated: Change to course title, credit hours, description and pre-reqs 3/2015, effective Fall 2015; Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 697 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 698 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PLSC 699 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems, under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PRCT 588 - Practicum in Secondary Classrooms This course provides the opportunity for students to relate their content area and pedagogy they are learning to the teaching and learning of that content at the middle and high school levels. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): CURR 505 Corequisite(s): MATH 588 and MATH 589 Last Updated: Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 523 - School Safety — Emergency Planning/Incident Management Course provides analysis and strategies for educators in their response capabilities to school safety. Technical and natural disaster preparation, incident command system for educators, techniques for bomb searching, preparation for weapons of mass destruction and school shootings will be covered. Site security analysis will be applied. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 587 - Co-operative Education Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 590 - Special Topics Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 591 - Special Topics Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Notes - Qualified Seniors should see department for permission to enroll Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 592 - Special Topics Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Notes - Qualified Seniors should see department for permission to enroll Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 593 - Special Topics Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 4 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Notes - Qualified Seniors should see department for permission to enroll Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 597 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 598 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 599 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 679 - Special Topics Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Notes - Qualified Seniors should see department for permission to enroll Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 680 - Special Topics Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Notes - Qualified Seniors should see department for permission to enroll Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 681 - Special Topics Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Class Restriction(s): Graduate Standing Notes - Qualified Seniors should see department for permission to enroll Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 690 - Thesis Completion of research problem, writing thesis and defense of thesis. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit Department Permission is required Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 691 - Thesis Completion of research problem, writing thesis and defense of thesis. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit Department Permission is required Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 692 - Thesis Completion of research problem, writing thesis and defense of thesis. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Credit/No-Credit Department Permission is required Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 697 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 1 hr Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 698 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PS 699 - Independent Study An intensive study of a problem or group of problems under the direction of a University faculty member. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Department Permission is required Last Updated: COT Reorganization 7/2014 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PSCI 515 - Modern Physics for Teachers I A study of relativity, the quantum properties of waves and the wave properties of particles, the Bohr atom, atomic spectra and wave machines. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PHY 222 , PHY 224 or PHY 512 Last Updated: Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PSCI 516 - Modern Physics for Teachers II A study of nuclear structure, radioactive decay, detection and measurement of nuclear radiation, nuclear reactions, fission, fusion and elementary particles. Credit Hours: 2 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): PSCI 515 Last Updated: Links 05/2011 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections
	PSCI 622 - New Approaches to Middle School Science I Emphasis will be placed on the philosophy, content, teaching strategies and implementation of newer science curriculum materials designed for use in the junior high or middle school. Needed subject matter background will be provided. Extensive hands-on experience with demonstration and laboratory equipment will be included. Credit Hours: 3 hrs Grade Mode: Normal (A-F) Prerequisite(s): science teaching experience or three laboratory science courses Previously listed as PHY 622 - New Approaches to the Teaching of Science in the Junior High School I Last Updated: Course Revision 12/2011, effective Winter 2012 Summer 2024 Course Sections Fall 2024 Course Sections

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Graduate Courses

PHY 571 - Atomic and Nuclear Physics

PHY 575 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

PHY 576 - Solid State Physics

PHY 581 - Mathematical Physics

PHY 587 - Cooperative Education in Physics

PHY 590 - Special Topics

PHY 591 - Special Topics

PHY 592 - Special Topics

PHY 594 - Workshop in Physics

PHY 595 - Workshop in Physics

PHY 596 - Workshop in Physics

PHY 597 - Independent Study/Research

PHY 598 - Independent Study/Research

PHY 599 - Independent Study/Research

PHY 650 - New Approaches to Teaching Physics I

PHY 651 - New Approaches to Teaching Physics II

PHY 662 - Advanced Mechanics I

PHY 671 - Electromagnetic Theory

PHY 675 - Quantum Mechanics

PHY 679 - Special Topics

PHY 680 - Special Topics

PHY 681 - Special Topics

PHY 682 - Workshop in Physics

PHY 683 - Workshop in Physics

PHY 684 - Workshop in Physics

PHY 687 - Cooperative Education in Physics

PHY 688 - Cooperative Education in Physics

PHY 690 - Thesis/Final Project

PHY 691 - Thesis/Final Project

PHY 692 - Thesis/Final Project

PHY 693 - Seminar in Physics

PHY 694 - Seminar in Physics

PHY 695 - Seminar in Physics

PHY 697 - Independent Study/Research

PHY 698 - Independent Study/Research

PHY 699 - Independent Study/Research

PLSC 510 - Public Administration Concepts

PLSC 515 - Public and Nonprofit Personnel Administration

PLSC 520 - Land Use and Preservation Law

PLSC 525 - Administrative Law

PLSC 540 - Public and Nonprofit Budgeting

PLSC 543 - Civil Rights and the African American Experience

PLSC 544 - Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector

PLSC 550 - Ethics and Government

PLSC 565 - Local Government and Politics

PLSC 578 - Research Methods in Public Administration

PLSC 580 - Local Development Policy

PLSC 581 - Contemporary Problems in American Government

PLSC 587 - Cooperative Education in Political Science

PLSC 590 - Special Topics

PLSC 591 - Special Topics

PLSC 592 - Special Topics

PLSC 597 - Independent Study

PLSC 598 - Independent Study

PLSC 599 - Independent Study

PLSC 605 - Leadership and Nonprofit Management

PLSC 606 - Fundraising for Nonprofits

PLSC 607 - Nonprofit Board Development

PLSC 608 - Contracts and Grant Management

PLSC 610 - Public Organization Theory

PLSC 615 - Public and Nonprofit Financial Management

PLSC 625 - Local Government Management

PLSC 630 - Public Policy Analysis and Formulation

PLSC 635 - Strategic Management in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors

PLSC 640 - Modern County Government

PLSC 645 - Intergovernmental and Nonprofit Collaborations

PLSC 655 - Politics of Local Planning

PLSC 660 - Public Health Care Policy

PLSC 665 - Basic Arbitration Training for Professionals

PLSC 678 - Quantitative Methods in Public Administration

PLSC 679 - Special Topics

PLSC 680 - Special Topics

PLSC 681 - Special Topics

PLSC 688 - Practicum in Public Affairs

PLSC 695 - Capstone Seminar in Public Administration

PLSC 697 - Independent Study

PLSC 698 - Independent Study

PLSC 699 - Independent Study

PRCT 588 - Practicum in Secondary Classrooms