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Courses

  
 

Music
  

  • MUSI 2290 - Special Topics in Music

    2 hrs
    Introduction to a specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated when course content differs.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 2331 - Music Appreciation

    3 hrs
    Survey of Western music from antiquity to modern day. Develops professional skills crucial to all careers through examining and writing about select musical works, attending and reporting on live concerts, and engaging in three performance projects in a team-based learning environment.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Fall, Spring.
    (GE)
  

  • MUSI 2332 - Jazz, Rock and Pop Music Appreciation

    3 hrs
    Survey study of the blues, jazz, folk music, and other popular styles that eventually culminated in the creation of rock. Also explores the roots of genres and sub-genres of rock and other types of American popular music from the 1950s to present day. Students attend and write reports on three live concerts.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 2340 - History of Music I

    3 hrs
    Detailed study of Western music history from the 18th century to the present day, including study of the emergence and evolution of musical forms, styles, genres, and media in a team-based learning enviroment. This is a writing intensive course: students attend and write reports on live concerts, write weekly logs about works studied in class, as well as researching, writing and presenting one research paper.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 1216 , MUSI 1221 , MUSI 1227  or permission of the instructor
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 2345 - History of Music II

    3 hrs
    Detailed study of Western music history from antiquity to the 18th century, including study of the emergence and evolution of musical forms, styles, genres, and media in a team-based learning environment. This is a writing intensive course: students attend and write reports on live concerts, write weekly logs about works studied in class, as well as researching, writing and presenting one research paper.
    Prerequisites:MUSI 1216 , MUSI 1221 , MUSI 1227  or permission of the instructor
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 2390 - Special Topics in Music

    3 hrs
    Introduction to a specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated when course content differs.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 2490 - Special Topics in Music

    4 hrs
    Introduction to a specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated when course content differs.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 2590 - Special Topics in Music

    5 hrs
    Introduction to a specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated when course content differs.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 2690 - Special Topics in Music

    6 hrs
    Introduction to a specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated when course content differs.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3111 - Private Instruction in Music - Music Minors

    1 hr

    Private Instruction in voice, piano, organ, music composition, wind, string, brass and percussion instruments. 30-minute weekly lesson culminates in a recital with other music students. May be repeated for credit. Open to music majors and minors. 
    Co-requisite: MUSI 1142 . 

    Prerequisites: MUSI 2111 , MUSI 2112 , MUSI 2211 , MUSI 2212 , MUSI 1281 , MUSI 1282 or permission of the instructor  
    Fee: $70.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 3112 - Private Instruction in Music - Music Minors

    1 hr

    Private instruction in voice, piano, organ, music composition, wind, string, brass and percussion instruments culminating in a minimum 15-minute recital. One 30-minute lesson once a week. May be repeated for credit. Open to music majors and minors. 
    Co-requisite: MUSI 1142 .

    MUSI 3111,  MUSI 3211,  MUSI 3212  or permission from the instructor.
    Fee: $140.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3117 - Public Musicology l

    1 hr
    Introduction to public musicology and advanced performance, critical thinking and writing skills in a seminar setting, enriched by workshops, masterclasses, presentations and concerts. May be repeated for credit.
    Co-requisite: MUSI 3211  
    Fee: $50.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 3118 - Public Musicology ll

    1 hr

    Continues developing public musicology and advanced performance, critical thinking and writing skills in a seminar setting, enriched by workshops, masterclasses, presentations and concerts. May be repeated for credit.

    MUSI 3212  - Private Instruction in Music VI: Junior Recital 
    Co-requisite: MUSI 3212  
    Fee: $50.
    Offered: Spring.
  

  • MUSI 3120 - Music Internship II

    1 hr
    Location of, application for, and service in a one-semester observational internship with an approved professional organization, such as a church, school, or theatre, in the greater San Antonio area. Students are encouraged to apply for area internships with attached scholarships. 
    Prerequisite: MUSI 2125  or by permission of the instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3126 - Music Internship III

    1 hr
    Location of, application for, and service in a one-semester observational internship with an approved professional organization, such as a church, school, or theatre, in the greater San Antonio area. Students are encouraged to apply for area internships with attached scholarships. 
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3120  or by permission of the instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  
  

  • MUSI 3151 - University Choir

    1 hr
    Begins developing advanced singing and musical skills, performing choral and musical theatre literature of all styles and periods. Rehearses three hours a week and typically participates in three performances per semester. May be repeated for credit. Open to all students from all majors; no audition required.  (TCCN: MUSI 1141 for MUSI 1151; MUSI 1143 for MUSI 1152)
    Prerequisites: MUSI 2151 , MUSI 2152  or permission of the instructor.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 3152 - University Choir

    1 hr
    Continues developing advanced singing and musical skills, performing choral and musical theatre literature of all styles and periods. Rehearses three hours a week and typically participates in three performances per semester. May be repeated for credit. Open to all students from all majors; no audition required.  (TCCN: MUSI 1141 for MUSI 1151; MUSI 1143 for MUSI 1152)
    Prerequisites: MUSI 2151,  MUSI 2152  or permission of the instructor.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Spring.
  

  • MUSI 3155 - OLLU Orchestra

    1 hr
    Performs orchestral and chamber literature of all styles and periods. If needed, Instruments are available for rental from the OLLU Music Program for $40.00 per semester. Audition required for new members; new members register for the course and audition during the first week of rehearsals. May be repeated for credit. Open to all students from all majors.  two hours a week.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 3156 - OLLU Orchestra

    1 hr
    Performs orchestral and chamber literature of all styles and periods. If needed, Instruments are available for rental from the OLLU Music Program for $40.00 per semester. Open to all students from all majors. Audition required for new members; new members register for the course and audition during the first week of rehearsals. May be repeated for credit. two hours a week.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Spring.
  

  • MUSI 3160 - Musical Theater and Opera Musician and Actor Advanced Level

    1 hr
    Production and performance of musicals, operettas and operas. Open to all students from all majors. May be repeated for credit. one evening three-hour rehearsal per week.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 1160 , MUSI 1161 , MUSI 2160 , MUSI 2161  or instructor permission
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 3161 - Musical Theater and Opera Director, Conductor, Arranger Advanced Level

    1 hr
    Production and performance of musicals, operettas and operas. Open to all students from all majors. May be repeated for credit. one evening three-hour rehearsal per week.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 1160 , MUSI 1161 , MUSI 2160 , MUSI 2161  or instructor permission
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 3170 - OLLU Band

    1 hr
    Welcomes woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, guitar, and bass musicians from all academic majors. Performs jazz, concert band, and musical theatre literature of all styles and periods, rehearsing three hours a week and typically participates in three public performances per semester. If needed, students may rent instruments from the OLLU Music Program for $40.00 each semester. Open to all students from all majors. May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 2170 , MUSI 2171  or permission of the instructor.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 3171 - OLLU Band

    1 hr
    Welcomes woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, guitar, and bass musicians from all academic majors. Performs jazz, concert band, and musical theatre literature of all styles and periods, rehearsing three hours a week and typically participating in three public performances per semester. If needed, students may rent instruments from the OLLU Music Program for $40.00 per semester. Open to all students from all majors. May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 2170 , MUSI 2171  or permission of the instructor
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Spring.
  

  • MUSI 3181 - Brass Methods

    1 hr
    Cultivates fundamental teaching and performing skills in brass instruments based on the similarities of the instruments (e.g. trumpet, trombone); students are introduced to methods for solving common problems in music classroom and ensembles K-12.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3182 - Percussion Methods

    1 hr
    Cultivates fundamental teaching and performing skills in percussion instruments based on the similarities of the instruments (e.g. mallet, drums); students are introduced to methods for solving common problems in music classroom and ensembles K-12.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3183 - String Methods

    1 hr
    Cultivates fundamental teaching and performing skills in string instruments based on the similarities of the instruments (e.g. violin, viola); students are introduced to methods for solving common problems in music classroom and ensembles K-12.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3184 - Woodwinds Methods

    1 hr
    Cultivates fundamental teaching and performing skills in woodwind instruments based on the similarities of the instruments (e.g. flute, clarinet); students are introduced to methods for solving common problems in music classroom and ensembles K-12.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3185 - Mariachi Methods

    1 hr
    Cultivates fundamental teaching and performing skills in mariachi ensemble instruments based on the similarities of the instruments (e.g. vihuela, guitarron); students are introduced to methods for solving common problems in music classroom and ensembles K-12.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3211 - Private Instruction in Music V

    2 hrs

    Private Instruction in voice, piano, organ, music composition, wind, string, brass, percussion and mariachi instruments. 60-minute weekly lessons culminate in a 15-minute minimum recital performance. May be repeated for credit in a different instrument.
    Co-requisite: MUSI 3117  

    Prerequisites: MUSI 2211 , MUSI 2212  or by permission of the instructor
    Fee: $120.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 3212 - Private Instruction in Music VI: Junior Recital

    2 hrs

    Private Instruction in voice, piano, organ, music composition, wind, string, brass, percussion and mariachi instruments culminating in a 30-minute minimum recital (junior recital). May be repeated for credit in a different instrument.
    Co-requisite:MUSI 3118  

    Prerequisite: MUSI 3211  or by permission of the instructor.
    Fee: $120.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3220 - Music Ministry I

    2 hrs
    Philosophies of worship, history and characteristics of major Christian and Jewish sects and denominations; a study of common liturgies, worship styles, and prayers; skills to build a strong music ministry, including administration, business, and leadership skills.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3319 - Sacred Music Literature

    3 hrs
    Survey study of sacred choral and instrumental musical works used in worship by Christian and Jewish sects and denominations from all musical periods. In a graduate school preparatory environment, students employ score study, listening analysis and style analysis skills to research and give presentations on sacred music genres, including standard hymnody, contemporary praise, Southwest Texas and Mexican American repertoire.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 2340,  MUSI 2345  or consent of the instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3329 - Mariachi Literature

    3 hrs
    Survey of mariachi musical styles and literature from the early history of the genre to modern repertoire. Students research, analyze and give presentations on musical works and styles and create an audio-visual performance portfolio and repertoire book. Open to all students from all majors. 
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 3336 - Exploring World Music

    3 hrs
    Survey study of folk musics and cultures organized by geographic world regions. Students receive a one-year membership to and engage in field experiences at the San Antonio Zoo. Students have the opportunity to experience traditional instruments and explore music-making traditions in their indigenous cultural contexts. Open to all students from all majors. 
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 3338 - Exploring Vernacular Musics of Mexico and the Americas

    3 hrs
    Focused study of the vernacular musics of Mexico, Southwest America, Central America, and South America in their cultural context, covering the music of indigenous peoples to current folk music trends. Students attend and write reports on live performances. Open to all students from all majors. 
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 3341 - Music Education Pedagogy

    3 hrs
    Topics include appropriate traditional and contemporary repertoire and pedagogical methods for teaching music to children and youth in modern school and church settings. Open to all students of all majors. 
    Prerequisites: MUSI 1220  or consent of the instructor
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 3353 - Music and the Bible

    3 hrs
    Students read relevant excerpts of the Revised Standard Version translation of the Bible in conjunction with studying and analyzing significant musical settings of Biblical texts. Open to all students from all majors. 
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 3364 - Advanced Music Technology

    3 hrs
    Requires theoretical and practical projects in music recording, editing, publishing. Students design their personal professional web portfolio, and create the written, visual, and audio content of their portfolio prior to publishing it on the internet. Open to all students from all majors.
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 4117 - Public Musicology lll

    1 hr
    Develops skills in public musicology while students continue advanced studies in performance, critical evaluation, and assessment skills in a seminar setting, enriched by workshops, masterclasses, presentations and concerts. Students will begin to develop professional music reporter and music critic skills by means of attending and writing reports on select live concerts in the greater San Antonio area.
    Co-requisite: MUSI 4211  or permisison of the instructor
    Fee: $50.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 4118 - Public Musicology lV

    1 hr
    Polishes professional skills in public musicology while students complete advanced undergraduate studies in performance, critical evaluation, and assessment skills in a seminar setting, enriched by workshops, masterclasses, presentations and concerts. Students continue to develop professional music reporter and music critic skills by means of attending and writing reports on select live concerts in the greater San Antonio area. May be repeated for credit.
    Co-requisite: MUSI 4212  or permission of the instructor
    Fee: $50.
    Offered: Spring.
  

  • MUSI 4123 - Music Internship IV

    1 hr
    Location of, application for, and service in a one-semester assistant teaching, section leader, assistant director or similar level internship with an OLLU-approved professional organization, such as a church, school, or theatre, in the greater San Antonio area. Students are encouraged to apply for area internships with attached scholarships. 
    Prerequisite: MUSI 3126  or by permission by instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 4130 - Music Internship V

    1 hr
    Location of, application for, and service in a one-semester assistant teaching, section leader, assistant director or similar level internship with an OLLU-approved professional organization, such as a church, school, or theatre, in the greater San Antonio area. Students are encouraged to apply for area internships with attached scholarships. 
    Prerequisite: MUSI 4123  or permission of the instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 4151 - University Choir

    1 hr
    Cultivates advanced singing and musical skills by students performing choral and musical theatre literature of all styles and periods, together with focused study on the last stages of the Royal School of Church Music Voice for Life international certification in choral excellence. University Choir rehearses three hours a week and typically participates in three performances per semester. May be repeated for credit. (TCCN: MUSI 1141 for MUSI 1151 ; MUSI 1143 for MUSI 1152 )
    Prerequisites: MUSI 3151 , MUSI 3152  or by permission of the instructor.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 4152 - University Choir

    1 hr
    Completion of students undergraduate advanced singing and musical skill studies by their performing choral and musical theatre literature of all styles and periods, together with focused study to complete the final stage of the Royal School of Church Music Voice for Life international certification in choral excellence. University Choir rehearses three hours a week and typically participates in three performances per semester. May be repeated for credit. (TCCN: MUSI 1141 for MUSI 1151 ; MUSI 1143 for MUSI 1152 )
    Prerequisites: MUSI 3151,   MUSI 3152 , MUSI 4151  or permission of the instructor.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Spring.
  

  • MUSI 4155 - OLLU Chamber Music Ensembles

    1 hr
    Develops the art of performing in small instrumental or mixed vocal and instrumental ensembles by studying the music literature and performance styles of all musical periods in on- and off-campus performances. If needed, students may rent instruments from OLLU Music Program for $40.00 each semester. Open to all students from all majors. Audition required; auditions take place the first week of each semester. May be repeated for credit. two hours a week.
    Co-requisite: One of the following: University Choir (MUSI 1151 , MUSI 1152 , MUSI 2151 , MUSI 2152 , MUSI 3151 , MUSI 3152 , MUSI 4151 , MUSI 4152 ) or OLLU Band (MUSI 1170 , MUSI 1171 , MUSI 2170 , MUSI 2171 , MUSI 3170 , MUSI 3171 , MUSI 4171 , MUSI 4172 ) or Mariachi (MUSI 2135 , MUSI 3141 ) or OLLU Orchestra (MUSI 3155 , MUSI 3156 ) or by instructor permission.  Acceptance by audition; contact the instructor to schedule an audition
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 4156 - OLLU Chamber Music Ensembles

    1 hr
    Develops the art of performing in small instrumental or mixed vocal and instrumental ensembles by studying the music literature and performance styles of all musical periods in on- and off-campus performances. If needed, student may rent instruments from the OLLU Music Program for $40.00 per semester. Open to all students from all majors. Audition required; auditions take place the first week of each semester. May be repeated for credit. two hours a week.
    Co-requisite: One of the following: University Choir (MUSI 1151 , MUSI 1152 , MUSI 2151 , MUSI 2152 , MUSI 3151 , MUSI 3152 , MUSI 4151 , MUSI 4152 ) or OLLU Band (MUSI 1170 , MUSI 1171 , MUSI 2170 , MUSI 2171 , MUSI 3170 , MUSI 3171 , MUSI 4171 , MUSI 4172 ) or Mariachi (MUSI 2135 , MUSI 3141 ) or OLLU Orchestra (MUSI 3155 , MUSI 3156 ) or by instructor permission. Acceptance by audition; contact the instructor to schedule an audition.
    Offered: Spring.
  

  • MUSI 4160 - Musical Theater and Opera Costume, Set and Scenery Advanced Level

    1 hr
    Production and performance of musicals, operettas and operas. Open to all students from all majors. May be repeated for credit. One evening, three-hour rehearsal per week.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 1160 ,MUSI 1161 , MUSI 2160 , MUSI 2161  or instructor permission
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 4161 - Musical Theater and Opera Choreography, Dance, and Movement Advanced Level

    1 hr
    Production and performance of musicals, operettas and operas. Open to all students from all majors. May be repeated for credit. one evening, three-hour rehearsal per week.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 1160 , MUSI 1161 , MUSI 2160 , MUSI 2161  or instructor permission
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  

  • MUSI 4171 - Special Topics in Music

    1 hr
    Focused study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated when course content differs.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 4172 - OLLU Band

    1 hr
    For woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, guitar, and bass musicians from all academic majors. Performs jazz, concert band, and musical theatre literature of all styles and periods, rehearsing three hours a week and typically participating in three public performances per semester. If needed, students may rent instruments from the OLLU Music Program for $40.00 each semester. May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 3170  or MUSI 3171  or permission of the instructor.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 4173 - OLLU Band

    1 hr
    For woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, guitar, and bass musicians from all academic majors. Performs jazz, concert band, and musical theatre literature of all styles and periods, rehearsing three hours a week and typically participating in three public performances per semester. If needed, students may rent instruments from the OLLU Music Program for $40.00 each semester. May be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 3170,   MUSI 3171 , MUSI 4172  or permission of the instructor.
    Fee: $35.
    Offered: Spring.
  

  • MUSI 4211 - Private Instruction in Music VII

    2 hrs

    Private Instruction is offered in voice, piano, organ, music composition, wind, string, brass, percussion and mariachi instruments in preparation for a 60-minute Senior Recital the following semester. 60-minute weekly lessons culminating in a 30-minute minimum recital performance. Accompaniment scholarships are available by audition. May be repeated for a different instrument.
    Co-requisite: MUSI 4117 . 

    Prerequisites: Final grade of B or above in MUSI 3212  or by permission of the structor.
    Fee: $120.
    Offered: Fall.
  

  • MUSI 4212 - Private Instruction in Music VIII: Senior Recital

    2 hrs

    Private Instruction in voice, piano, organ, music composition, wind, string, brass, percussion and mariachi instruments culminating in a 60-minute Senior Recital. May be repeated for credit with a different area of study.
    Co-requisite: MUSI 4118  

     Prerequisite: A final grade of B or higher in MUSI 4211  or by permission of the instructor.
    Fee: $120.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 4271 - Special Topics in Music

    2 hrs
    Focused study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated when course content differs.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 4300 - Senior Capstone

    3 hrs
    Capstone experience that culminates in professional portfolio, a research paper and a formal public presentation of the results of performance study, a project, pure research, or professional field experience.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 4316 - Advanced Conducting

    3 hrs
    Building upon skills learned in MUSI 2230 , imparts effective rehearsal strategies, program and ensemble building skills, and advanced conducting techniques using band, orchestral and choral literature. Projects include the opportunity to rehearse university ensembles and conduct works in a public concert.
    Prerequisites: MUSI 2230  or permission of the instructor 
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • MUSI 4371 - Special Topics in Music

    3 hrs
    Focused study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated when course content differs.
    Offered: As Needed.

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 2310 - Logic and Critical Reasoning

    3 hrs
    This course covers basic concepts in logic, including syllogisms, sentential logic, concepts of validity, invalidity, soundness, unsoundness, necessary and sufficient conditions, and methods for critical reasoning.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 2321 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 hrs
    An introductory study of philosophical issues through the development and application of critical thinking skills.
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1313 , ENGL 1314 .
    Offered: Fall, Spring.
    (GE)
  

  • PHIL 3332 - Ethics

    3 hrs
    Human action from a moral viewpoint with a survey of various theories of ethics.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 3344 - Philosophy of Religion and God

    3 hrs
    Philosophical considerations of the conceptions of God and religion among the People of the Book (Jews, Christians and Muslims).
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 3346 - Philosophy of Sports

    3 hrs
    Study of philosophy and ethics within the context of sports. Students will examine issues such as (1) the Nature of sport, (2) Aesthetics and Sport, (3) Ethics and Sport sportsmanship, cheating, winning, violence, and performance-enhancing drugs, and (4) Sport and Society-heroism, gender, race, and the making of national identities.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 3348 - Aesthetics/Philosophy of Art

    3 hrs
    Study of the key philosophical issues concerning the creation, interpretation, viewing, identifying, understanding, and evaluation of art. Students will be introduced to several major philosophical theories of art, including representation, expression, formalism, and contemporary approaches.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 3350 - Philosophy of Emotions

    3 hrs
    Study of the importance of emotion for human agency; exploration of questions of value in making sense of emotions at a political, ethical and personal level. Students will reflect on the nature of human feelings, how and why we understand what other people feel, and how our values become involved in emotions such as guilt, fear, shame amusement, or love.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 4192-4692 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    1-6 hrs
    Advanced study of philosophy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 4332 - Social and Political Philosophy

    3 hrs
    Philosophical analysis of various social and political theories. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
  

  • PHIL 4345 - Consciousness and Quantum Physics

    3 hrs
    Systematic examination of some metaphysical issues related to discoveries in quantum physics and their implications for the nature of consciousness and the trajectory of evolutionary development in the universe.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 4348 - Social Justice

    3 hrs
    A study of some of the most prominent ethical issues in social justice in recent philosophical thinking.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 4350 - Critical Thinking for Teachers

    3 hrs
    Advanced work in developing the skills and practical applications of critical thinking for teaching.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
  

  • PHIL 4352 - Issues in Multiculturalism

    3 hrs
    Study of some contemporary issues in political philosophy arising in culturally pluralistic societies and their implications for creating just democratic societies.
    Prerequisite: PHIL 2321 .
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHIL 4376 - Philosophical Issues

    3 hrs
    Philosophical insights as related to other areas of knowledge. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Prerequisite:PHIL 2321 .

Physical Science
  

  • PHSC 1400 - Introduction to Physical Science

    4 hrs
    Basic concepts of physics, chemistry, earth science and astronomy; consists of lecture and laboratory. Credit may not be earned for this course and PHSC 1411  or PHYS 1401 .
    Fee: $20.
  

  • PHSC 1411 - Physical Science I

    4 hrs
    Basic concepts of physics and astronomy; consists of lecture and laboratory. Credit may not be earned for this course and PHSC 1400  or PHYS 1401 . Credit may be earned for PHSC 2410  and PHSC 2420 .
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Fall.
    (GE)
  

  • PHSC 1412 - Physical Science II

    4 hrs
    Basic concepts of chemistry and earth sciences; consists of lecture and laboratory. Credit may not be earned for this course and PHSC 1400 . Credit may be earned for GEOL 3300  and CHEM 1401 .
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Spring.
    (GE)
  

  • PHSC 1420 - Ocean Studies

    4 hrs
    The ocean in the earth system with emphasis on the physical and chemical properties of sea water; ocean flow and circulation; marine life and its adaptation; and interaction among hydrosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere. Includes laboratory work.
    Fee: $20.
  

  • PHSC 1430 - Weather Studies

    4 hrs
    Overview of the elements of weather and weather monitoring. Composition, structure, and properties of the Earth’s atmosphere and the physical laws that govern atmospheric circulation, radiation balance, temperature controls, and air pressure. Includes laboratory work.
    Fee: $20.
  

  • PHSC 2190 - Selected Issues in Physical Science

    1 hr
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.
  

  • PHSC 2290 - Selected Issues in Physical Science

    2 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.
  

  • PHSC 2390 - Selected Issues in Physical Science

    3 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.
  

  • PHSC 2410 - Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy

    4 hrs
    An introduction to the motion in the sky of the stars, planets, Moon and Sun, the historical development of the geocentric and heliocentric models of the solar systems, the concepts of gravity and electromagnetic radiation and a comparative survey of the components in our solar system. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Fee: $25.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
  

  • PHSC 2420 - Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astronomy

    4 hrs
    An introduction to the relationship between forces and the phenomena of light as it relates to stellar bodies; the physical properties and energy production of the Sun; stellar birth, evolution and death; galactic systems; and the origin of the universe. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Fee: $25.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.
  

  • PHSC 2490 - Selected Issues in Physical Science

    4 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.
  

  • PHSC 2590 - Selected Issues in Physical Science

    5 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.
  

  • PHSC 2690 - Selected Issues in Physical Science

    6 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.
  

  • PHSC 4191 - Selected Topics in Physical Science

    1 hr
    In-depth study of specialized topic. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of instructor.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.
  

  • PHSC 4291 - Selected Topics in Physical Science

    2 hrs
    In-depth study of specialized topic. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of instructor.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.
  

  • PHSC 4391 - Selected Topics in Physical Science

    3 hrs
    In-depth study of specialized topic. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of instructor.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.
  

  • PHSC 4491 - Selected Topics in Physical Science

    4 hrs
    In-depth study of specialized topic. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of instructor.
    Fee: Varies depending on topics.

Physics
  

  • PHYS 1401 - General Physics I

    4 hrs
    Basic physical concepts of mechanics, energy, heat and thermodynamics in a non-calculus environment. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1411  or equivalent or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $30.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
  

  • PHYS 1402 - General Physics II

    4 hrs
    Basic physical concepts of sound, electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics in a non-calculus environment. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisite: PHYS 1401 .
    Fee: $30.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.
  

  • PHYS 2190 - Selected Issues in Physics

    1 hr
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHYS 2290 - Selected Issues in Physics

    2 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHYS 2390 - Selected Issues in Physics

    3 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHYS 2490 - Selected Issues in Physics

    4 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHYS 2590 - Selected Issues in Physics

    5 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHYS 2690 - Selected Issues in Physics

    6 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHYS 4191 - Selected Topics in Physics

    1 hr
    In-depth study of specialized topic. May be repeated for credit when topics varies.
    Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.
  

  • PHYS 4291 - Selected Topics in Physics

    2 hrs
    In-depth study of specialized topic. May be repeated for credit when topics varies.
    Prerequisites: Advanced standing and consent of instructor.
    Offered: As Needed.
 

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