Faculty mentored undergraduate research at an advanced level. May be repeated. Generally the course should be taken for 1-2 credits except for extenuating circumstances.
Credit Hours: 0 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 TO 3
Prerequisites: Approval by faculty
This course will introduce medical students to physiological research. They will learn how to do hypothesis-based research and learn research methods.
Credit Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Limit: 1 College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group
A course giving detailed coverage of the major organic systems of the body, their interactions and control. Includes lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups and laboratory work as appropriate.
This course requires permanent assignment to a specific lab with a faculty advisor and a defined research project. The student works under the mentorship of his/her faculty thesis advisor to define, develop, and carry out the basic study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course is designed to develop the experience, understanding, and skills to conduct and assess original, independent research in biomedical science. This course is typically taken more than one time and culminates in the final semester in the preparation and defense of a MS thesis.
This course will provide mentored practical experience teaching in medical physiology. This course will run concurrently with COGS 8033 Integrative Systems Biology which is a 6 credit hour course. Students can sign up for one of the four blocks covered in COGS 8033. Depending on the number of students enrolled, a maximum of two students will be assigned to each block on a first-come, first-served basis. They will be required to attend the lectures, work with the instructor for the preparation of the lectures and exam and tutor first year students who are enrolled in COGS 8033.
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Major Restrictions: Physiology Program Restrictions: DPHIL_PHYS-Physiology Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will provide a thorough understanding of abnormal adrenal development and function. The clinical aspects of the diseases of the adrenal cortex will be covered. Students completing the course will understand the causes of adrenal diseases, their effects on patients, and the treatments available for adrenal diseases.
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: No Major Restrictions: Physiology Program Restrictions: DPHIL_PHYS-Physiology Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type: Lecture
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Core Course and First Exam.
The course is designed to provide the student in-depth knowledge of physiology in the area that encompasses their research training. This typically will be a directed reading format with one discussion/oral quiz session per week.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Lecture
The course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive background in basic renal physiology to support understanding of current literature in the area and understanding of mechanisms that may relate to their own research.
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: SGSS8021 and SGSS8022 and SGSS8033 Repeat Status: No College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_BCMB-Biochemistry & Molecular Bio, DPHIL_CLBA-Cellular Biology & Anatomy, DPHIL_GENO-Genomic Medicine, DPHIL_MOLM-Molecular Medicine, DPHIL_NERO-Neuroscience, DPHIL_OBMP-Oral Bio & Maxillofacial Path, DPHIL_PHAR-Pharmacology, DPHIL_PHYS-Physiology, DPHIL_VBIO-Vascular Biology Campus Restrictions: Main campus Schedule Type: Lecture
PSIO 8370 - Medical Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology
This course will provide comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of endocrine and reproductive physiology. This course will run concurrently with MEDI 5154 Endocrine/Productive Module (Module 5) which is taught in 18-19 lecture hours.
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPHIL_UNDCL-Biomedical Sciences Undeclared Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will provide comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of cardiovascular physiology. This course will run concurrently with MEDI 5138 Cardiopulmonary Module (Module 3) which is taught in 18-19 lecture hours.
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPHIL_UNDCL-Biomedical Sciences Undeclared Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Lecture
This course will provide comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of renal physiology. This course will run concurrently with MEDI 5152 Gastrointestinal/Urinary Module (Module 4) which is taught in 18-19 lecture hours.
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Program Restrictions: DPHIL_UNDCL-Biomedical Sciences Undeclared Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group
The student works with individual faculty members on a specific investigative research problem. This provides an introduction to analytical techniques and the scientific method in action.
Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Program Restrictions: DPHIL_PHYS-Physiology Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic
Prerequisites: Permanent assignment to a specific lab with a faculty advisor and a defined research project.
The student works closely with his/her faculty thesis/dissertation advisor on an in-depth study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course culminates in the preparation of a PhD dissertation of MS thesis.
Credit Hours: 1 TO 12 Lab Hours: 1 TO 12 Other Contact Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 College Restrictions: The Graduate School Major Restrictions: Physiology Program Restrictions: DPHIL_PHYS-Physiology Campus Restrictions: Main campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum
An introductory course covering the essential facts of federal, state and local governments in the United States. A satisfactory grade will exempt a student from the requirement of passing an examination on the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia before graduation.
An introductory course covering the essential facts of federal, state and local governments in the United States. A satisfactory grade will exempt a student from the requirement of passing an examination on the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Georgia before graduation. This is an Honors Course.
An introductory examination of the nature of crime, the consequences of crime for society, and an intensive examination and evaluation of the law as a social device for coping with crime.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
This course is designed to provide a foundation for and a focus on the theories and language of the discipline and on political inquiry.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
A course that focuses on major global issues and problems.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction
The course outlines the historical origin and development of the EU, its institutions, processes, their structures and functions. The course also examines current EU policies and issues.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction
This course describes and analyzes the major political systems in Western Europe. It includes France, Germany, Italy and Great Britain. It compares and contrasts the constitutions of these four countries and their political and economic developments after the Second World War.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
An introduction to the three major areas of law, civil, criminal and administrative, their institutions and functions.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction
A detailed study of the American Congress and the Presidency, considering their constitutional basis, selection process, contemporary roles, and relationships with other elements of the political system.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
A critical examination of ancient Greek political philosophy in the writings of Plato and Aristotle and their expressions of fundamental theoretical and practical approaches to political experiences of regime and citizenship. Their contemporary relevance will be scrutinized.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
The development of modern political ideas underlying democratic theory and liberalism as found in the works of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Mill.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
An analysis of political ideas, theories, ideologies, and issues as presented in the writings of contemporary thinkers.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
This course focuses on the major philosophical concepts guiding the American political regime. A plurality of the course focuses on the major philosophers who influenced the American Founders and the ideas of the Founders. Major concepts discussed are equality, justice, fairness, liberty, and tolerance.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture
Introduces students to the principles of designing research, defining and measuring variables, sampling, and data collection. Emphasis is placed on the scientific study of political behavior.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) and POLS2101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
The course is designed to survey the major theories which serve as models for understanding and analyzing the political processes of the international system, to guide students through the best in theory and to trace the development of international relations as a field of systematic study.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction
POLS 3901 - Electoral Behavior and Political Parties
A course in campaign strategies, tactics and financing, political polling, voter behavior, political parties, and how elections are conducted within the context of the current election year in the United States.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
This course introduces studentes to the world of nonprofit management. It covers a braod spectrum of issues including creating a nonprofit, fundraising, recruitment and management of volunteers, the basic principles of program evaluation, and the proper role of a board.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction
An overview of the financial issues, challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits managers. The course includes instruction in budgeting and financial management strategies appropriate fof the nonprofit sector.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture
ia. Regional and state infrastructures are also covered. Successful completion of the course satisfies the Georgia Constitution requirement. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
The origin, development and growth of local government forms. Policy making process and governmental reorganization will be stressed. Emphasis will also be placed on urban redevelopment and infrastructure. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
The course describes the general principles, problems and practices of public administration, emphasizing governmental process in the executive branch. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
Introduces students to the study of the relationship between government and economic institutions, and how the political environment and institutions affect market behavior.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
Introduces students to the institutions and techniques of financial administration in federal, state, and local government. The role of the budget as a tool in expressing political priorities is emphasized.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
Introduces students to the personnel practices and processes in federal, state, and local governments. Legal, political, social and ethical issues in personnel management will be addressed.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
POLS 4401 - Government Organization and Administrative Theory
A systematic analysis of major theories of organization, management, and administration in the Public Sector. Emphasis will be placed on the formal scientific management school and the less formal Human Relations approach. Organization processes, environments, and effectiveness will be analyzed. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
POLS 4501 - Constitutional Law: Distribution of Power
The role of the Supreme Court as arbiter of separation of powers and federalism, as well as the interplay of political, social, and economic forces. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
A study of the constitutional protection of civil liberties in the U.S., emphasizing freedom of expression, religious freedom, and the nationalization of the Bill of Rights. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
Focuses on the concepts of politically stability, conflict, revolution, nationalism, hyper-disintegration, economic development and modernization. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
This course will focus on the role of the Supreme Court in American Democracy. It will introduce students to concepts like Constitutionalism and Judicial Review and examine how the Supreme Court functions, the work it does and the effects its decisions have on the American People.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
POLS 4809 - Identity, Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
This course will examine the role of identity and nationalism in ethnic conflict situations around the world. Students will learn about various theories put forward to explain these phenomenon and also study ways in which these conflicts can be mitigated or prevented.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
A comprehensive study of the international political system, concentrating on the environmental factors, theories of international relations, the nation state and nationalism, international conflict, international cooperation, transnational institutions, balance of power and collective security, military strategy, the role of diplomacy, the dynamics of national foreign policy, the role of nuclear weapons in world politics, and other contemporary problems. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the political systems of Latin American countries. It describes the various political experiences among Latin American nations and compares and contrasts their constitutions. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction
An upper level course examining US Foreign Policy and concentrating on the history, the theories, the processes, and the challenges of this policy. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
This course will introduce students to the phenomenon of international terrorism. The course will examine the meaning and uses of terrorism and different interpretations used by different countries, peoples and governments. Students will be introduced to various theories explaining the phenomenon as well as to actual case studies of terrorist events.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
This course covers the basic approaches to security studies, emerging trends in security studies, current global threats to US national security, and policy responses to such threats.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture
This course analyzes the economic underpinnings of military power and national security. It also examines the economic aspects if non-traditional (transnational) security threats whose spread and impact have been amplified by the process of globalization. The course explores ways to foster engagement between security studies and international political economy.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C Repeat Status: No Schedule Type: Lecture
POLS 4920 - Introduction to Strategic Cyber Security
This course introduces students to strategic cyber security and covers topics as diverse as cyber war, hacktivism, big data, cyber-crime, and threats to critical infrastructure. It also discusses common internet vulnerabilities as well as related legal and ethical concerns regarding privacy and government surveillance.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1 Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction
This is a non-technical but intermediate course in strategic cyber security that is designed to help students better conceptualize the nature of the world’s cyber threats. It focuses on the national security aspects of cyber security and introduces students to the world’s major cyber adversaries: the United States, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Students will learn about the major geo-political concerns of these countries, their national security strategies, and how the development and organization of their cyber capabilities support their national objectives.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C and POLS4920 >= C Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1 Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction
POLS 4922 - Cyber Conflict: History and Theory of Cyber War
This is a non-technical course that introduces students to the major cyber conflicts that have transpired since the dawn of the “internet age” and the geo-political developments leading to each. It discusses the relevance of major strategic theorists to cyber conflict and whether cyber capabilities represent a revolution in military affairs. Finally, it considers possible future developmental trajectories of cyber capabilities as they relate to the conduct of warfare and the ethical concerns these developments may bring.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1 Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction
Designed primarily for students who wish to pursue an in-depth study of a specialized area in Political Science. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval.
Credit Hours: 0 TO 3 Lecture Hours: 0 TO 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction, Internship/Practicum
An internship is a service-learning experience based in an institution or agency, emphasizing the completion a specific task and the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills under the supervision of the university and the cooperating institution or agency.
Credit Hours: 3 TO 9 Lecture Hours: 3 TO 9
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Prerequisites: (POLS1101 >= C or POLS1101H >= C or POL101 >= C) Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Class Restrictions: Junior-Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation
This is a supervised research on a political science topic of interest to the student and the supervisor. Advanced planning is required and a contract proposal must be approved by the supervisor and the department chair before enrolling in the course.
An upper level course examining US Foreign Policy and concentrating on the history, the theories, the processes, and the challenges of this policy. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval. Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101, grade of C or better.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: No Level Restrictions: Graduate-Quarter Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
Designed primarily for students who wish to pursue an in-depth study of a specialized area in Political Science. May be taken for graduate credit within the prescribed limits and with the chair’s approval. Prerequisite(s): POLS 1101, grade of C or better.
Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99 Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching
This course employs lecture presentations, literature review, practical demonstrations, clinical exercises and independent study to enable the prosthodontics resident to develop in-depth knowledge and clinical expertise in Complete Denture Prosthodontics.
This course employs lecture presentations, literature review, practical demonstrations, clinical exercises and independent study to enable the prosthodontics resident to develop in-depth knowledge and clinical expertise in Removable Partial Denture Prosthodontics.
This course employs lecture presentations, literature review, practical demonstrations, clinical exercises and independent study to enable the prosthodontics resident to develop in-depth knowledge and clinical expertise in Fixed Partial Denture Prosthodontics.
This course employs lecture presentations, practical demonstrations, clinical exercises and independent study to enable the prosthodontics resident to develop the knowledge and clinical skills necessary for producing successful clinical photographs.
PROR 7022 - Prosthodontics Treatment Planning Conference I
This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents prepare and present case presentations of their assigned patients to the Program Director and fellow residents. Case presentations must include clinical photos, radiographs, mounted diagnostic casts, written history, and clinical exam information. With these aids a primary and, if appropriate, two alternative treatment plans are presented.
The Classic Literature Review in Prosthodontics course is a seminar in which a select number of articles relating to each of the main areas of interest in prosthodontics is reviewed and critically evaluated for its significance to the historical development and current practice of Prosthodontics. Each resident is responsible for reviewing the articles assigned to him or her.
These seminars are a combination of literature reviews covering all aspects of occlusion and mandibular movement, lectures that coordinate with the literature reviews, and hands-on workshops through which the residents are taught the materials, instruments and techniques for recording, measuring, modifying and understanding occlusion and mandibular movement as it pertains to prosthodontics. Several of the most common and useful articulator systems are presented.
This is a lecture/seminar course in which prosthodontics residents are introduced to the techniques and procedures employed for the prosthetic rehabilitation and long term management of patients with maxillofacial defects of developmental, traumatic injury or pathologic origin.
PROR 7027 - Resident Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics Seminar
This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents gain experience in making oral presentations to their peers. Residents are provided a list of seminar topics and must thoroughly research the topic, prepare a well-organized, thorough and up-to-date Powerpoint presentation, and then deliver this presentation in a seminar session with their fellow residents and supervising faculty. Residents must be able to respond to questions with appropriate evidence from the literature.
Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2 Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group
PROR 7032 - Prosthodontics Treatment Planning Conference II
This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents prepare and present case presentations of their assigned patients to the Program Director and fellow residents. Case presentations must include clinical photos, radiographs, mounted diagnostic casts, written history, and clinical exam information. With these aids a primary and, if appropriate, two alternative treatment plans are presented.
The Classic Literature Review in Prosthodontics course is a seminar in which a select number of articles relating to each of the main areas of interest in prosthodontics is reviewed and critically evaluated for its significance to the historical development and current practice of Prosthodontics. Each resident is responsible for reviewing the articles assigned to him or her.
The Prosthodontics Board Review course is a seminar designed to prepare prosthodontic residents for the oral section of the American Board of Prosthodontics Examination. Residents are assigned questions related to topics covered on the ABP exam and are expected to research these topics in the scientific literature in order to develop well-reasoned and clear responses to each question.
This is a comprehensive course introducing the resident to the chemistry and physical properties pertinent to the most commonly used prosthodontic dental materials.
This is an ongoing lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the prosthodontics resident to the theoretical principles, designs and materials used in osseointegrated implant prosthodontics.
Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2 Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group
This is a lecture/seminar course in which prosthodontics residents are introduced to the techniques of diagnosis and treatment of patients with temporomandibular dysfunction.
This is a clinical course for residents in advanced prosthodontics. Residents are assigned patients for comprehensive prosthodontic evaluation and treatment and must complete a specified number of advanced prosthodontic procedures and complete treatment on a specified number of patients in order to satisfy the requirements for completion of the certificate program.
This is a clinical course for residents in advanced prosthodontics. Residents are assigned patients for comprehensive prosthodontic evaluation and treatment and must complete a specified number of advanced prosthodontic procedures and complete treatment on a specified number of patients in order to satisfy the requirements for completion of the certificate program.