Apr 30, 2024

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Physics
	PHYS 2018 - Honors Great Ideas in Science I (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: ENGL 1228 A seminar course for sophomores in the University Honors Scholars program. Each year, a specific topic relating the interplay between science and society is selected by the instructor and modules are set up relating various scientific disciplines to this topic. Emphasis is made in the interrelationships among the sciences and between science and culture. In this first semester of the two-semester sequence of courses, the scientific method and the physical sciences are explored. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 2020 - General Physics II-Noncalculus (3 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2010 . A survey of the topics in classical physics intended primarily for students in pre-professional curricula and majors in various engineering technology concentrations. (Engineering transfer students should take PHYS 2120 .) Topics include electricity and magnetism, wave mechanics, and geometric optics. A good working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry (at least at the high school level) is required before taking this course. Heavy emphasis is made for solutions to numerical problems. PHYS 2020 is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics. (Many curricula require a laboratory course in physics. Students in these curricula must also take PHYS 2021 .) Three hours of lecture each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 2021 - General Physics Laboratory II-Noncalculus (1 credit) Prerequisites: PHYS 2011 . Experiments dealing with the basic laws of physics, designed to reinforce and supplement concepts learned in PHYS 2020 . A good working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry (at least at the high school level) is required before taking this course. One (2) two-hour lab each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 2110 - Technical Physics I-Calculus Based (5 credits) A survey of physics for students majoring in technical fields, such as physics, chemistry, engineering, etc. Students in pre-professional studies (pre-med, pre-dentistry, etc.) who desire a stronger preparation for professional school also can take this course. Topics include classical mechanics and thermodynamics. One semester of calculus is required before taking this course. Heavy emphasis is made for the solutions to numerical problems. PHYS 2110 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in calculus-based classical physics. Three hours lecture and three hours of laboratory/recitation each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 2120 - Technical Physics II-Calculus Based (5 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2110 . A survey of physics for students majoring in technical fields, such as physics, chemistry, engineering, etc. Students in pre-professional studies (pre-med, pre-dentistry, etc.) who desire a stronger preparation for professional school also can take this course. Topics include classical electromagnetism and optics. One semester of calculus is required before taking this course. Heavy emphasis is made for the solutions to numerical problems. PHYS 2120 is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in calculus-based classical physics. Three hours lecture and three hours of laboratory/recitation each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 2810 - Statics (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1910 and MATH 1920 . Corequisites: PHYS 2110 . This is a calculus-based course in applied mechanics of engineering statics. Topics covered will include vectors, Newton’s laws, moments (torque), equilibria of rigid bodies, and aspects of friction. Three hours lecture each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 2820 - Dynamics (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1910 and MATH 1920 . Corequisites: PHYS 2120 . This is a calculus-based course in applied mechanics of engineering dynamics. Topics covered will include kinematic equations of motion, Newton’s laws, rotational motion, energy, collisions, and vibrations. Three hours lecture each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 3010 - Mechanics (4 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2110 /PHYS 2120 . Statics and dynamics of particles and systems of particle. An introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of Newtonian mechanics. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 3210 - Optics (4 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2110 /PHYS 2120 . Geometrical optics including reflection, refraction, dispersion, thin and thick lenses, optical instruments. Physical optics including electromagnetic character of light, interference, diffraction, polarization, and related topics. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 3410 - Modern Physics Lab (2 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2110 and PHYS 2120 . PHYS 3410 is an advanced experimental course, structurally similar to lower-level General Physics Labs (PHYS 2011 , PHYS 2021 ) offered to non-physics students. It is complementary to upper-level lecture courses including Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Optics, and Electromagnetic Theory. The course consists of a set of experimental problems covering selected topics in particle physics, atomic and molecular structure and wave phenomena. One four hour lab session each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 3510 - Introduction to Biophysics (3 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2010 /PHYS 2020 or PHYS 2110 /PHYS 2120 . Underlying principles of physics used to explore and explain biological systems. Techniques discussed include energetics, X-ray analysis, absorption spectroscopy, etc., applied to cellular processes. Three (1) hours lecture or equivalent each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 3610 - Introduction to Atomic and Nuclear Physics (3 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2110 /PHYS 2120 . A semi-quantitative introduction to the physics of the atom and its nucleus: constituent parts of atoms, atomic transmutation, nuclear fission and fusion, and related topics. Three hours lecture each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 3710 - Electricity and Magnetism (4 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2110 /PHYS 2120 . An intermediate-level course in electromagnetism: electrostatics, dielectrics, magnetic materials and effects, development of Maxwell’s equations. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 4007 - Computational Physics (4 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2110 /PHYS 2120 or MATH 2120 . This course is designed to cover techniques used in numerically modeling physical systems and reduction of scientific data. Topics include data fitting; error analysis; numerical differentiation and integration; techniques to numerically solve systems of linear equations, ODEs, and PDEs; numerical solution to trajectory and orbit problems; and numerical Fourier analysis. Prior computer programming experience is desirable, but not mandatory. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 4018 - Honors Thesis (3-6 credits) Open to those in university honors programs only. A capstone experience serving as the culmination of an honors curriculum. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 4117 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (4 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 2110 . An overview of the central concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Students will examine thermal properties of matter from a macroscopic and microscopic viewpoint and learn practical applications for this content. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 4617 - Quantum Physics (4 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 3610 , PHYS 3010 , and senior standing. An introduction to quantum theory and nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Historical development of ideas which led to present-day theories, Schroedinger’s equation and applications, approximation methods, matrix methods, and related topics. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 4717 - Electromagnetic Theory (4 credits) Prerequisites: PHYS 3710 . Principles of electromagnetic theory, Maxwell’s equations, selected applications, and related topics. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation each week. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 4850 - Seminar in Physics (1 credit) A weekly two-hour session devoted to current research and/or teaching activities, and other topics of departmental interest. Attendance expected of physics majors. May be taken for credit twice provided student is active contributor to programs. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 4860 - Special Topics in Physics (1-3 credits) Study of a topic of interest to faculty and undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit (up to a maximum of four credits) provided subject matter is not duplicated. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHYS 4900 - Independent Studies (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Prior acceptance by a faculty research advisor. Independent investigation of a problem of interest to the student, under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. May be repeated (up to a maximum of four credits) provided subject matter is not duplicated. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Political Science
	PSCI 1110 - Introduction to Political Science (3 credits) Political Science is the systematic study of power and decision-making within and between nations. Major topics include government, law and public policy, ideologies, political parties and elections, comparative politics, and international relations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 1120 - Introduction to American Government (3 credits) A survey of American government focusing on the United States Constitution, American political culture, political institutions, and policy processes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 2210 - Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits) An introduction to the comparative study of politics, employing a conceptual, or thematic, approach. The politics of selected countries will be examined, focusing on major features such as governmental institutions, political culture and public policy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 2220 - Introduction to World Politics (3 credits) An introduction to the major concepts and themes in the study of international politics designed to provide students with analytical tools for understanding problems and issues in international security, organization and political economy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 2610 - Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits) Introduction to contemporary topics in public administration: defining the field, operations of the federal administration, theories of public management, budgeting and staffing. (AP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 2989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3000 - Peace, Security, and Development (3 credits) A global political analysis of issues and events which affect the peace, security, and development of human beings in the world community. (IR) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3010 - Chinese Politics (3 credits) An introduction to the politics of China and the role of politics in Chinese history, culture and economy. (CP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3030 - American Political Parties (3 credits) A study of the political parties in the United States. The course examines the roles of political parties in elections and in the government, the coalitions and factions that make up the parties, the sources of party division and conflict, and the balance of power between competing political parties. (AP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3050 - Interest Groups in American Politics (3 credits) An examination of the role and influence of interest groups in American politics and government, with special attention to corporate business and organized labor. This course considers the implications of interest group politics for the distribution of power and for the shape of public policy in the United States. (AP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3060 - Southern Politics (3 credits) An introduction to regional political activity and its impact on the national political system as illustrated by the eleven states which are comprised of the Southeast. An in-depth study of the distinctive political system of the region, and the effects of movements such as secession and one-party control, black voting, and the changes in the socioeconomic composition of the area. (AP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3130 - American Political Thought (3 credits) An examination of various themes in American political thought using the writings of contemporary thinkers, as well as sources drawn from the past. (PT) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3150 - Democratic Theory (3 credits) An examination of normative, empirical, and developmental theories of democratic government and politics. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3200 - Law and Judicial Process (3 credits) An overview of the political and philosophical principles underlying the American legal system. Strongly recommended prior to further work in law and the judicial process. (PL) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3205 - Constitution and Civil Liberties (3 credits) A focus upon the First, Second, Fifth, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendments as these have been utilized to expand and protect personal rights and liberties, including participation in the political process. The case method will be used. (PL) (Formerly PSCI 2500) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3210 - Due Process and Adjudication (3 credits) A study of the liberties guaranteed in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments as developed and interpreted by court decisions. The case method will be used. (PL) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3220 - The Supreme Court (3 credits) An analysis of the role of the Supreme Court of the United States in the governmental process, its role regarding the separation of powers and federalism, public policy, and limits on judicial power. The case method is sometimes used. (PL) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3230 - American Constitutional Law (3 credits) An analysis of the manner in which the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, has been expanded and developed to meet changing conditions within the polity by the judicial decision-making process. The case method will be used. (PL) (Formerly PSCI 4217) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3310 - International Relations (3 credits) An introduction to the study of the relations between states, politics, diplomacy, international law, and organization. An analysis of the theory and practice of international relations. (IR) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3350 - International Political Economy (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSCI 2220 . This course will introduce students to current issues of international political economy. The course examines the interdependent and global nature of world economy and politics. (IR) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3440 - Research Methods (3 credits) Prerequisites: MATH 1530 and CSCI 1100 . The course surveys the methods of empirical political inquiry within a general framework of data analyses, interpretation, and statistical modeling. Technology-intensive course in which students learn the practical applications of SPSS statistical software. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3500 - The President and Congress (3 credits) An examination of the constitutional foundations, historical development, institutional structure, and politics of the President and the Congress, with emphasis on the relationship between the President and Congress in national policy-making. (AP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3710 - State and Local Government (3 credits) The structure and functions of the 50 state governments and local government in the United States and the role of these governments in the American federal system Special references to government in Tennessee. (AP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3750 - International Law and Organizations (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSCI 2220 . This course is an introduction to the international legal system and provides the students with the basic concepts, principles and rules of international law. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3800 - European Politics (3 credits) A survey of the governmental institutions, the political processes, and the cultures of European states. (CP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3820 - Political Economy of China (3 credits) Provides a framework for understanding China’s political economy since the late 1970s, with a focus on the transition from planned economy to market economy and the societal changes during the process. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3830 - Government and Politics of Latin America (3 credits) Broadly concerned with basic political, cultural, and economic characteristics of various Latin American political systems. (CP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3850 - Politics of the Middle East (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSCI 2210 or PSCI 2220 . This course is an introduction to politics in the Middle East which will focus on contemporary political issues of the Middle Eastern states with special attention given to international relations and foreign policy dynamics. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 3900 - Government and Politics of Russia and East Europe (3 credits) This course introduces students to political culture, institutions, political and economic transition, and current domestic and foreign policies in contemporary Russia and East Europe. The course specifically examines the countries of Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and the former Yugoslavia.(CP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4007 - Study Abroad (6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4018 - Honors Thesis (3-6 credits) Open only to students accepted in ETSU honors programs. A capstone experience serving as the culmination of an honors curriculum. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4030 - Black American Political Thought (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSCI 1120 . This course exposes students to major political philosophies of the Black American experience and introduces students to the Black community’s desire for social equity through social/political action. (PT) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4100 - Classical Political Philosophy (3 credits) An examination of the classical tradition in political thought with emphasis on reading the works of Plato and Aristotle, as well as those of later representatives of this tradition. (PT) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4120 - Modern Political Philosophy (3 credits) An examination of modern political thought with emphasis on the Social Contract theories of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau and the utilitarianism of Bentham, Mill, and others. (PT) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4197 - China Summer Abroad (6 credits) China Summer Abroad stresses the study of Chinese History and Political Science, with emphasis on culture, through lectures and site-visits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4300 - International Politics (3 credits) An analysis of the major forces and trends of the political relationships between states. The historical development of international politics, the pattern of contemporary international politics, and the future of international politics. special problems and prospects for the United States. (IR) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4330 - American Foreign Policy (3 credits) An analysis of the development of American foreign policies and practices with emphasis on recent development and current trends. (IR) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4730 - American Public Policy (3 credits) A study of the economic and social policies of American national government. The course analyzes fiscal, monetary, social welfare, trade, and labor policies, and examines the major debates over public policy, including whether and how it can promote economic prosperity and social justice. (AP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4820 - Politics of Development and Change (3 credits) An examination of various notions of political development, modernization and change, with emphasis on those processes within countries of the Third World. (CP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4900 - Independent Study and Research (1-3 credits) By permission of the department only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4920 - Legislative Internship Practicum (1-12 credits) By permission of the department only. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4921 - Legislative Internship Research (3 credits) By permission of the department only. (AP) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4950 - Senior Seminar (1-3 credits) Study and research in public policy. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSCI 4957 - Special Topics in Political Science (1-6 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Pre-Health
	PREH 1350 - Health Professions Exploration Seminar (3 credits) Provides students interested in a career in one of the health professions with information about possible health care career choices, the training required, and the components of the admissions process used by the various professional schools. Topics may include critical thinking and ethics in health care, modern trends in the health professions, academic development, the importance of practical experience, GPA/Transcript evaluations, the application process and personal essays, the professional school interview, and a review of “alternative careers”. The course requires completion of 4 hours of practical experience/shadowing in the field of interest, as well as 4 hours of community service. The credit hours changed from 2 to 3 beginning spring 2016. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Professional Studies
	BSPS 4210 - Senior Capstone (3 credits) Prerequisites: BGSD 4110 / BSIS 4110 / BSPS 4110 Senior standing required. Registration by permit only. Continues the interdisciplinary research process initiated in BGSD/BSIS/BSPS 4110. Requires focused research, writing and revision of the senior thesis, and presentation in a research forum setting. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Psychology
	PSYC 1310 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and theories of the science of psychology. Topics included are biological and developmental processes, perception and awareness, learning and thinking, motivation and emotion, personality and individuality, adjustment and mental health, and social behavior. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 2000 - Social Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . The study of research methodologies, empirical findings, and theoretical concerns in the area of interpersonal behavior. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 2020 - Psychological Speaker Series (0 credits) Prerequisites: Sophomore status and enrollment in at least one semester hour of other coursework at ETSU. To earn passing credit, psychology majors enrolled in this course will be required to attend two out of the three psychology presentations arranged by the Department of Psychology. Dates and times of the three presentations will vary by semester. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 2500 - Behavior Analysis: Theory and Practice (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . A study of basic and applied topics in learning, particularly as pertaining to the modification of human behavior. Topics will include conditioning, reinforcement, extinction, generalization, discrimination, verbal learning, and modeling. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 2800 - Child Psychological Science (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . The course surveys the field of child psychology as a basic science, with a focus on individual differences in children’s psychological development. Students interested in the scientific study of children in broader contexts (e.g., schools, families, communities) should consider enrolling in HDAL 2320 . View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 2900 - Motivation and Emotion (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . Beginning with an overview of the historical development of research on motivation and emotion, this course will examine the ethological, physiological, cognitive and social-cultural perspectives on the fundamental question in the field of psychology: Why do individuals behave the way they do? View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3050 - Design and Analysis I (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 ; MATH 1530 or MATH 1910 Corequisites: PSYC 3051 The first course in a two-course sequence that provides foundational knowledge in scientific thinking, psychological research design, methods of data visualization, and statistical analysis. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3051 - Design and Analysis I Lab (1 credit hour) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 ; MATH 1530 or MATH 1910 Corequisites: PSYC 3050 Students learn how to input, import, and store data in spreadsheet and statistical analysis software; to conduct descriptive and basic inferential statistical analyses; to create basic graphs; and to conduct literature searches and write APA-style literature reviews. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3060 - Design and Analysis II (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 3050 Corequisites: PSYC 3061 The second course in a two-course sequence that provides foundational knowledge in scientific thinking, psychological research design, methods of data visualization, and statistical analysis. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3061 - Design and Analysis II Lab (1 credit hour) Prerequisites: PSYC 3050 and PSYC 3051 Corequisites: PSYC 3060 Students learn how to conduct more complex statistical analyses than those covered in PSYC 3050 and PSYC 3051; to employ software currently used in the field of psychology; to produce companion graphics; and to craft APA-style methods, results, and discussion sections. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3100 - Elementary Statistics (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 and MATH 1530 . An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics including measurement, frequency distributions, graphing, percentiles, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution, correlation, probability, sampling, t-test, and analysis of variance. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3200 - Principles of Psychological Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 and PSYC 3100 . Corequisites: PSYC 3201 . Basic concepts, methodologies, statistical procedures, issues, and elements of scientific writing in psychological research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3201 - Principles of Psychological Research Lab (1 credit) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 and PSYC 3100 . Corequisites: PSYC 3200 . Students conduct psychological research, analyze original data, and complete scientific writing in psychological research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3300 - Psychology of Women (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . In this course, we will explore and discuss important issues in the field of psychology as it relates to women and gender, apply our discoveries to real world situations, and critically evaluate the research being done in the psychology of women. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3340 - Introduction to I/O Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . The application of psychological principles to business and industry in areas such as testing, personnel selection, personnel appraisal, leadership, and motivation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3444 - Computer Methods in Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: CSCI 1100 and PSYC 3100 (or a comparable course, with the approval of the instructor). This course introduces students to microcomputer operating system and a statistics software package, such as SPSS or SAS. It provides them with the skills necessary to select and perform basic statistical calculations and enables them to interpret the statistical outputs generated. In addition, students will demonstrate the ability to communicate by way of e-mail and access and download materials from sites on the Internet. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3470 - The Psychosocial Growth of Infants and Children (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 and either PSYC 2800 , HDAL 2320 , or ECED 2110 . This is a specialized advanced course focusing on the essential features of psychosocial development during the first epochs of human life. The course is designed to take you on an in-depth journey to the center of the baby’s first psychological relationships with others, and to watch the growth of those relationships over time, through the vehicle of scientific research in the field of psychosocial development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3500 - Ecopsychology: The Nature-Human Relationship (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 or permission of instructor. The course examines the relationship of humans to nature. It also investigates how the split between Western culture and nature relates to modern psychopathology and environmental destruction. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3600 - Cognition (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . This course is designed to provide an in-depth investigation into the cognitive processes involved in attending, recognizing, remembering, thinking, understanding, and problem-solving. Particular attention is paid to the ingenious techniques created by cognitive psychologists to explore the inner workings of the mind. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3700 - Health Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . This course will introduce the student to theory and research on the reciprocal relationships between physical health, behavior, and cognitive processes. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3707 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . The purpose of this course is to analyze the functions of the primary structures of the human brain, as well as their anatomical locations. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3800 - Adolescent Psychological Science (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . This course surveys the field of adolescent psychology as a basic science, with a focus on individual differences in adolescents’ psychological development. Students interested in the scientific study of adolescent development in broader contexts (e.g., schools, families, communities) should consider enrolling in HDAL 2330 ). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3989 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 3999 - Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 4010 - History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . A review of the growth of psychology as a scientific discipline including principal systems, theories, and contemporary development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 4018 - Honors Thesis (3-6 credits) Open only to students accepted in ETSU honors programs. A capstone experience serving as the culmination of an honors curriculum. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 4077 - Psychological Aspects of Humanitarian Aid (3 credits) Prerequisites: At least junior standing. Psychological aspects of domestic and international, secular and religious, and short-term and long-term humanitarian aid work are explored. Students critically evaluate their own values, strengths, and weaknesses for such work and explore psychological aspects of potential aid recipients. Sometimes the course is taught abroad. Fieldwork is required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 4100 - An Introduction to the Study of Personality (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 or permission of the instructor. A survey of the psychology of personality. Topics examined include normal and pathological development, personality measurement, current viewpoints of personality theories, and critical issues within the psychology of personality. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 4317 - Sensation and Perception (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . A survey of research on vision, color perception, hearing, pattern perception, depth perception, smell, taste, and developmental perception accompanied by slide and video presentations. A brief review of theories of perception is also provided. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 4320 - Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . A critical review of personality development and disintegration and the concepts underlying diagnosis, therapy, and institutional care. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 4321 - Writing in Abnormal Psychology (1 credit) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 or permission of instructor. This course serves as the primary means to promote a writing intensive experience within the topical area of abnormal psychology. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 4407 - Psychopharmacology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 . This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of psychopharmacology, placing particular emphasis on drug abuse, drug treatment, and biochemical actions of drugs in the brain. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 4460 - The Cognitive Growth of Infants and Children (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 and either PSYC 2800 , HDAL 2320 , or ECED 2110 . This is a specialized advanced course focusing on the essential features of cognitive development during the first epochs of human life: babyhood, toddlerhood, preschoolerhood, and childhood. The course is designed to take you on an in-depth journey to the center of the baby’s mind, through the vehicle of scientific research, focusing exclusively on the fields of cognitive and language development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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Course Descriptions

PHYS 2018 - Honors Great Ideas in Science I

PHYS 2020 - General Physics II-Noncalculus

PHYS 2021 - General Physics Laboratory II-Noncalculus

PHYS 2110 - Technical Physics I-Calculus Based

PHYS 2120 - Technical Physics II-Calculus Based

PHYS 2810 - Statics

PHYS 2820 - Dynamics

PHYS 3010 - Mechanics

PHYS 3210 - Optics

PHYS 3410 - Modern Physics Lab

PHYS 3510 - Introduction to Biophysics

PHYS 3610 - Introduction to Atomic and Nuclear Physics

PHYS 3710 - Electricity and Magnetism

PHYS 4007 - Computational Physics

PHYS 4018 - Honors Thesis

PHYS 4117 - Thermal and Statistical Physics

PHYS 4617 - Quantum Physics

PHYS 4717 - Electromagnetic Theory

PHYS 4850 - Seminar in Physics

PHYS 4860 - Special Topics in Physics

PHYS 4900 - Independent Studies

PSCI 1110 - Introduction to Political Science

PSCI 1120 - Introduction to American Government

PSCI 2210 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

PSCI 2220 - Introduction to World Politics

PSCI 2610 - Introduction to Public Administration

PSCI 2989 - Internship/Cooperative Education

PSCI 3000 - Peace, Security, and Development

PSCI 3010 - Chinese Politics

PSCI 3030 - American Political Parties

PSCI 3050 - Interest Groups in American Politics

PSCI 3060 - Southern Politics

PSCI 3130 - American Political Thought

PSCI 3150 - Democratic Theory

PSCI 3200 - Law and Judicial Process

PSCI 3205 - Constitution and Civil Liberties

PSCI 3210 - Due Process and Adjudication

PSCI 3220 - The Supreme Court

PSCI 3230 - American Constitutional Law

PSCI 3310 - International Relations

PSCI 3350 - International Political Economy

PSCI 3440 - Research Methods

PSCI 3500 - The President and Congress

PSCI 3710 - State and Local Government

PSCI 3750 - International Law and Organizations

PSCI 3800 - European Politics

PSCI 3820 - Political Economy of China

PSCI 3830 - Government and Politics of Latin America

PSCI 3850 - Politics of the Middle East

PSCI 3900 - Government and Politics of Russia and East Europe

PSCI 4007 - Study Abroad

PSCI 4018 - Honors Thesis

PSCI 4030 - Black American Political Thought

PSCI 4100 - Classical Political Philosophy

PSCI 4120 - Modern Political Philosophy

PSCI 4197 - China Summer Abroad

PSCI 4300 - International Politics

PSCI 4330 - American Foreign Policy

PSCI 4730 - American Public Policy

PSCI 4820 - Politics of Development and Change

PSCI 4900 - Independent Study and Research

PSCI 4920 - Legislative Internship Practicum

PSCI 4921 - Legislative Internship Research

PSCI 4950 - Senior Seminar

PSCI 4957 - Special Topics in Political Science

PREH 1350 - Health Professions Exploration Seminar

BSPS 4210 - Senior Capstone

PSYC 1310 - Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 2000 - Social Psychology

PSYC 2020 - Psychological Speaker Series

PSYC 2500 - Behavior Analysis: Theory and Practice

PSYC 2800 - Child Psychological Science

PSYC 2900 - Motivation and Emotion

PSYC 3050 - Design and Analysis I

PSYC 3051 - Design and Analysis I Lab

PSYC 3060 - Design and Analysis II

PSYC 3061 - Design and Analysis II Lab

PSYC 3100 - Elementary Statistics

PSYC 3200 - Principles of Psychological Research