2012-2013 Catalog 
    
    May 05, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physical Education

  
  • PALS 1107 - Golf

    1 hour
    The instruction of fundamental skills in golf, plus a complete understanding of the rules of the game. In addition, students will develop a knowledge of the sportsmanship and courtesies of golf.
  
  • PALS 1108 - Jogging

    1 hour
    A course designed to provide the basic skills, knowledge, and ability in jogging. Students will be required to jog a minimum of three times per week and to maintain a journal in which they record their exercise program.
  
  • PALS 1109 - Recreational Sports

    1 hour
    A course that provides the basic skills, knowledge, and ability in numerous sports. The sports involved will be determined by the class enrollment and the interests of the students.
  
  • PALS 1110 - Hiking

    1 hour
    Co-requisite: LSTP 1125 , PALS 1118 . A course designed to provide students an opportunity to experience the mountains first-hand and to introduce them to fitness concepts involved with hiking. Students will provide their own equipment for day hiking. First aid, safety and conditioning will be discussed and practiced. Students will be taught how to organize a day and overnight hiking expedition. No previous experience is necessary.
  
  • PALS 1111 - Soccer

    1 hour
  
  • PALS 1113 - Bowling

    1 hour
    A course designed to teach bowling skills, including scoring, etiquette, basic terminology, and rules. Students will receive instructions at a nearby bowling center.
  
  • PALS 1114 - Tennis

    1 hour
    A course that introduces the student to the fundamentals of the sport of tennis and provides the student with the skills and knowledge needed to participate in this lifetime sport.
  
  • PALS 1115 - Advanced Tennis

    1 hour
    This course is designed for students already experienced in the sport of tennis. Development of skills, techniques, and strategies will be emphasized.
  
  • PALS 1116 - Volleyball

    1 hour
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental skills and rules of the game of volleyball.
  
  • PALS 1117 - Weight Training

    1 hour
    A course designed to introduce students to the principles underlying the practice of weight training and to provide a practical training situation for implementing a program
  
  • PALS 1118 - Camping

    1 hour
    Co-requisite: LSTP 1125 , PALS 1110 . Students who are not Outdoor Leadership Majors may take the following cross listed classes with ODE 202 for two physical education credits and one elective credit - PED 118, PED 110, and LST 125. Permission is required to add these three classes as cross listed with ODE 202.
  
  • PALS 1119 - Advanced Weight Training

    1 hour
    Prerequisites: PALS 1117 . A course designed to enable students with weight training experience the opportunity to continue to train in an environment that will challenge them physically. The course will also introduce students to new ideas and techniques pertaining to weight lifting.
  
  • PALS 1127 - Sailing

    1 hour
    Prerequisites: Must pass a swimming test to check swimming ability (must be at least an intermediate swimmer). A course designed to teach the beginning skills needed for sailing. Personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be required and will be provided by the professor. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from class (Lake Chatuge). Students who successfully complete specified requirements may earn American Red Cross Sailing Certificates.
  
  • PALS 1131 - Snow Skiing

    1 hour
    A course designed to introduce students to snow skiing. The course is taught for one week during the Christmas holidays at one of the ski resorts in the southern Appalachian Mountains.
  
  • PALS 1136 - Kayaking

    1 hour
    Prerequisites: Excellent swimming skills, demonstrating comfort in and around the water. All students must pass a swimming test the first day of class. This course is designed to teach beginners the basic paddling skills and boat control for open water kayaking. All boats are “sit on top” kayaks with personal flotation devices (PFD’s) required at all times.
  
  • PALS 1137 - Yoga I

    1 hour
    Hatha Yoga is an ancient form of self-care that enables one to improve balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility by performing a series of postures, either cardiovascular or restorative. Regular yoga practice creates a life-long relationship with exercise.
  
  • PALS 1138 - Yoga II

    1 hour
    Prerequisites: PALS 1137 . A continuation of study and practice of Hatha Yoga.
  
  • PALS 1139 - Power Yoga

    1 hour
    Prerequisites: PALS 1137 , PALS 1138  Students will be able to practice a more vigorous approach to the postures, including more intensive breathwork. This kind of class produces more internal heat, strengthening the heart and lungs and detoxing the body. This course can be repeated with permission from the instructor.
  
  • PALS 1140 - Restorative Yoga

    1 hour
    Prerequisites: PALS 1137 , PALS 1138  The majority of this course is based on postures that encourage a deep relaxation. Props will be used to facilitate a longer time spent in each restorative position, with gentle emphasis on the breath. When there is no movement or effort the brain is allowed to become quiet. In our over stressed and over scheduled lives, a quiet mind and a deeply relaxed body directly nurture, refresh and renew our sense of well being. This course may be repeated with permission from the instructor.
  
  • PALS 1200 - Introduction to Personal Training I

    1 hour
    This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) national certification exam in personal training. Topics include guidelines for instructing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, essentials of the client-trainer relationship, conducting health and fitness assessments, and designing and implementing appropriate exercise programming. Understand how to obtain health and medical information, assess client expectations, promote client adherence and conduct baseline measurements. Understand how to interpret the results of client assessment, establish client goals, develop a safe and effective exercise program, address health risk factors and teach safe and effective exercise.
     
  
  • PALS 1210 - Introduction to Personal Training II

    1 hour
    Prerequisites: PALS 1200  This course is designed as a continuation of Introduction to Personal Training I and to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) national certification exam in personal training. Topics include guidelines for instructing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, essentials of the client-trainer relationship, conducting health and fitness assessments, and designing and implementing appropriate exercise programming. Understand how to make program adaptations based on individual client challenges, response to training and environmental conditions. Identify the legal and ethical responsibilities and fair business practices and documentation, as they relate to the personal trainer.
     
  
  • PALS 1450 - Whitewater Kayaking

    1 hour
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental paddling techniques, skills, rescues, equipment, and trip planning issues for kayaking in whitewater environments. Skills will include, wet exits, kayak roll, strokes and maneuvers, river reading, river rescues and group safety. Students will also learn and utilize environmentally sound and ethical practices for water based trips. Participants, upon successful course completion, may be eligible to earn American Canoe Association participation cards for whitewater kayaking. Students will be required to pass a swimming proficiency test and attend a weekend outing.
  
  • PALS 1460 - Canoeing

    1 hour
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental paddling techniques, skills, rescues, equipment, and trip planning issues for canoeing in lake, moving water and river environments. Students will also learn and utilize environmentally sound and ethical practices for water based trips. Participants, upon successful course completion, may earn American Canoe Association participation cards for essentials of river canoeing. Students will be required to pass a swimming proficiency test and attend a weekend outing.
  
  • PALS 1470 - Rock Climbing

    1 hour
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental techniques, skills, systems, equipment, safety and trip planning issues for top rope climbing and rappelling. Students will also learn and utilize environmentally sound and ethical practices for land based trips. Students will be required to attend a weekend outing.
  
  • PALS 1480 - Fly Fishing

    1 hour
    An introduction to the techniques of fly-fishing. Topics explored will include history, basic entomology, fly-fishing, casting, equipment, stream dynamics and anatomy, strategies and techniques, trip planning issues, and stewardship. A field experience is required for this course.
  
  • PALS 1490 - Primitive Survival Skills

    1 hour
    Students explore primitive survival skills by learning how to use the present day resources of the forest, field and stream to achieve a sustained existence without high-tech accessories. Topics may include the study of plants as foods, medicines and fibers for cordage, tool construction and insect repellency. Shelter building, fire creation, water purification, stalking wild animals, the quest for protein, cooking, throwing stick, traps and snares may also be explored. A field experience is required for this course.
  
  • PALS 1500 - Tree Climbing

    1 hour
    This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental techniques, skills, systems, equipment, safety and trip planning issues for recreational tree climbing. In addition, students will learn and utilize environmentally sound and ethical practices for land-based trips.

Physical Geography

  
  • PSCG 1107 - Physical Geography I

    4 hours
    This is a study of the fundamental elements of weather and climate. The distribution of and variations in temperature, pressure, winds and precipitation will be analyzed and used in the study of storms, climates and air pollution. It includes 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of labs per week. Designed primarily for non-science majors.
  
  • PSCG 1108 - Physical Geography II

    4 hours
    An introduction to physical geology. Plate tectonic theory, gradational processes, landform classification and the study of rocks and minerals will be included. Energy resources will be examined in detail. It includes 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of labs per week. Designed primarily for non-science majors.

Physics

  
  • PHYS 1111 - College Physics I

    4 hours
    Prerequisites: MATH 1113 . Recommended Prerequisite: MATH 1113 . Mechanics. An algebra-based introduction to mechanics, the study of the movement of discrete, particulate masses, wave phenomena in continuous media and thermodynamics, the study of heat and temperature.
  
  • PHYS 1112 - College Physics II

    4 hours
    Prerequisites: PHYS 1111 . An algebra-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics, and selected topics in modern physics. This course includes three hours of lecture and two hours of labs per week.
  
  • PHYS 2111 - University Physics I

    4 hours
    Pre/co-requisite: MATH 2201 . A calculus-based introduction to mechanics, the study of the movement of discrete, particulate masses, wave phenomena in continuous media and thermodynamics, the study of heat and temperature. This course includes 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of labs per week.
  
  • PHYS 2112 - University Physics II

    4 hours
    Prerequisites: PHYS 2111 . A calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics, and selected topics in modern physics. This course includes three hours of lecture and two hours of labs per week.
  
  • PHYS 2850 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • PHYS 2851 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • PHYS 2980 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • PHYS 2981 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • PHYS 3000 - Physics by Inquiry

    4 hours
    This course is designed for students in education majors interested in teaching physics. This course could also be suitable for students who would want to get their “feet wet” with a hands-on science course. The course provides an activity based introduction to Electric Circuits, Electromagnets, Light and Optics and Kinematics, The course focuses both on the content as well as curriculum design, instructional strategies and use of educational technologies for effective physics teaching. The emphasis is more on learning the concepts and applying them to practical situations rather than on mathematical skills. Students work on experiments, collect and analyze data and present an analysis of their results.
  
  • PHYS 4850 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • PHYS 4851 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • PHYS 4980 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • PHYS 4981 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • PHYS 4996 - Special Topics

    1-4 hours
    Courses on selected topics in the discipline.

Political Science

  
  • POLI 1100 - American Government

    3 hours
    The constitutional and political structures of our national and state governments are appraised in this course. Present events are treated in light of their constitutional background. The content of this course satisfies the state legislative requirements concerning the Georgia Constitution.
  
  • POLI 2001 - Introduction to Politics

    3 hours
    This course is designed to connect the formal study of politics to the broader liberal arts curriculum. Whereas other political science courses are primarily focused on policy and institutions, this course examines the broader history of ideas that constitute the discipline of political science.
  
  • POLI 2004 - Intro to the American Legal System

    3 hours
    This course will provide an overview of the structure, authority, and jurisdiction of state and federal courts and their respective roles in the governmental structure of the United States and the individual states. Additionally, the course will provide an overview of American legal topics to demonstrate the array of substantive areas that are adjudicated in the courts of the United States and the individual states.
  
  • POLI 2005 - Introduction to Comparative Governments

    3 hours
    This course studies the structures, processes and ideologies of other nations in a comparative perspective.
  
  • POLI 2006 - Special Topics/Internship in Pol Science

    3 hours
    Permission of professor is required.
  
  • POLI 2299 - Special Topics

    3 hours
    Special Topics
  
  • POLI 2850 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • POLI 2851 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • POLI 2980 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • POLI 2981 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • POLI 3065 - Vietnam Wars: Lessons Unlearned

    3 Hours
    This course examines key political and military events that shaped America’s 30 year involvement in the Vietnam War. In addition to studying factors such as colonialism and the Cold War. The course will also explore the lasting legacies of Vietnam with special emphasis on current American military ventures.
  
  • POLI 4850 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • POLI 4851 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • POLI 4980 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • POLI 4981 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1102 - Introduction to Psychology

    3 hours
    A course designed to provide the student with a general knowledge of psychology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, major concepts and theories, and major divisions of psychology.
  
  • PSYC 2001 - Human Growth & Dev

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 . A study of mental, physical, emotional, moral, and social growth over a life span and the relationship of the various phases of development to the educative process.
  
  • PSYC 2850 - Study Abroad

    3
  
  • PSYC 2851 - Study Abroad

    3
  
  • PSYC 2980 - Independent Study

    3
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • PSYC 2981 - Independent Study

    3
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • PSYC 3010 - Abnormal Psychology

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 . A survey of psychological disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Diagnostic criteria, etiology, treatment and theoretical causes will be emphasized along with case studies.
  
  • PSYC 3020 - Social Psychology

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 .  

    The study of how the social environment influences individual behavior and how people think about, influence and relate to one another.

  
  • PSYC 3030 - Theories of Personality

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 . Classical and contemporary approaches to the study of personality development, structure and dynamics will be considered. Psychodynamic, trait, biological, evolutionary, behavioristic, humanistic and cognitive theories will be included.
  
  • PSYC 3111 - Research Methods and Statistics I

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 MATH 2000 . The study of scientific research techniques used in the social sciences including field studies, surveys, correlational studies, true experiments and quasi-experimental research. Research design, basic data analysis, and scientific communication is included.
  
  • PSYC 3112 - Research Methods and Statistics II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 3111 . Case studies of classic experiments and advanced data analysis. Students will survey a topic of their choice, design a study, collect and analyze data, and submit the study in APA publication format.
  
  • PSYC 4010 - Learning and Memory

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 . Classical and Operant conditioning, observational learning and information processing theory will be studied along with techniques of behavior modification. Types of memory and current theories on memory development will be included.
  
  • PSYC 4020 - Cognitive Psychology

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 . The study of cognitive processes including attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and perception. Classical theories, information processing and evolutionary theory will be considered.
  
  • PSYC 4110 - Biological Psychology

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 . A study of the biological basis of behavior based on neural function and organization of the brain. Brain development, drug action and abnormal behavior will be included. Neural control of emotion, sexual behavior and language will be examined.
  
  • PSYC 4120 - Sensation and Perception

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 . The fundamentals of sensation and sensory physiology and the neural processes leading to our perceptions and thoughts will be examined.
  
  • PSYC 4210 - History and Systems of Psychology

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 . A study of the history of psychology from Greek philosophy through the founding of Psychology in the late 19th century and the development of Psychology in the 20th century.
  
  • PSYC 4500 - Senior Seminar

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: PSYC 1102 . A course for senior psychology majors covering advanced study of selected topics. Recent advances and trends along with special interests of the faculty will be included.
  
  • PSYC 4850 - Study Abroad

    3
  
  • PSYC 4851 - Study Abroad

    3
  
  • PSYC 4980 - Independent Study

    3
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • PSYC 4981 - Independent Study

    3
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

Recreation

  
  • RECR 2200 - Sport Ethics

    3 Hours
    A study of ethical issues within the sport and leisure context. Topics will include moral reasoning and ethical decision making, the role of ethics in the sports and leisure industry, sportsmanship, and ethical and unethical behavior in sport. More specific topics will include, cheating and deception, the use of performance-enhancing drugs and techniques, gamesmanship, violence, the economics of sports, ethical issues in youth sports, and the role of the coach as an authority figure.

Religion

  
  • RELI 1100 - Old Testament

    3 hours


    An introduction to the history, literature, and interpretation of the Old Testament with attention to recent archaeological findings and biblical research.

     

  
  • RELI 1200 - World Religions

    3 hours


     

    An introduction to important beliefs, practices, and traditions of religions around the world; some attention will be given to local and indigenous practices as well as to globalized forms of religion.

     

  
  • RELI 2100 - The New Testament

    3 hours
    A survey of the background and content of the New Testament with emphasis on the meaning and interpretation of each writing.
  
  • RELI 2300 - Theories of Religion

    3 hours
    An exploration of the nature and origins of religion through such disciplines as philosophy, theology, history, psychology, sociology, anthropology and cultural studies.
  
  • RELI 2850 - Study Abroad

    1 hour
  
  • RELI 2851 - Study Abroad

    1 hour
  
  • RELI 2980 - Independent Study

    1 hour
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • RELI 2981 - Independent Study

    1 hour
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • RELI 3130 - Christian Thought

    3 hours
    This course provides an introduction to the major historic periods, doctrines, and development of Christian theology from the New Testament to the twenty-first century. Through a close reading and discussion of primary texts, students will have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with a variety of theologians within their particular contex and theological challenge.
  
  • RELI 3290 - Special Topics in Eastern Religions

    3 hours
    In-depth study of a particular theme, practice, or text(s) in one or more Eastern religious traditions.
  
  • RELI 3390 - Special Topics in Religion, Literature and the Arts

    3 hours
    In-depth study of some aspect of a particular theme or genre in the area of religion and literature or religion and the arts.
  
  • RELI 3996 - Special Topics

    3 hours
  
  • RELI 4850 - Study Abroad

    1 Hour
  
  • RELI 4851 - Study Abroad

    1 Hour
  
  • RELI 4900 - Senior Capstone Thesis/Project


    A capstone seminar and project required of all seniors. The seminar will involve the creation and presentation of a thesis or other research project to the seminar, as well as reflection on and evaluation of experiences in the major.
  
  • RELI 4980 - Independent Study

    1
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • RELI 4981 - Independent Study

    1 Hour
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.
  
  • RELI 4996 - Special Topics in Religion, Literature and the Arts

    3 Hours
    In-depth study of some aspect of a particular theme or genre in the area of religion and literature or religion and the arts.

Religious Studies

  
  • RELI 1300 - Modern Religious Thought

    3
    An introduction to contemporary issues in religious thought through the examination of a diversity of modern religious reflection.
  
  • RELI 2110 - Life and Teachings of Jesus

    3
    Exploration of the life and teachings of Jesus through historical, critical, and theological analysis of the gospels as well as discussion of interpretations of Jesus in the church and academy.
 

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