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ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
ARCHIVED 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Philosophy and Religion

  
  • PAR 260 - Women and Religion


    Study of women’s narratives and visions—feminist theologians, women mystics, female writers—as they reflect on spiritual life, marginalization, moral imagination, and community. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 304 - Justice, Power and Human Nature in the Ancient Greek Polis


    Ancient Greek thinkers that founded the Western liberal arts traditions, first raising central questions about human excellence, knowledge, justice, power, and historical meaning. (P4)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 306 - Science, Reason, and Autonomy in the Enlightenment


    Rejecting authority of tradition, rationalists, and empiricists, like Rene Descartes and Francis Bacon, inaugurate modern natural science by demanding new methods and principles of reasoning. (P4)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 307 - From Existentialism to Feminism


    Philosophical ideal of freedom as found in German Idealism and Romanticism, and its subsequent development and critique in Marxism, existentialism, postmodernism, and feminism. (P4)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 308 - From Pragmatism to Postmodernism


    The development of philosophy in England and America in the 19th and 20th centuries, with particular emphasis on William James and Ludwig Wittgenstein. (P4)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 309 - Philosophy In and Of Film


    Philosophical ideas in film; philosophical ideas about film and about the interpretation of film. (P4)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 310 - Philosophy of Art


    Consideration of ways of making reflective claims about art; emphasis on development of a personal viewpoint.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 311 - Philosophy of Science


    The structure of scientific explanation and discovery; the cognitive status of scientific theories; relations between the various natural and social sciences.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 312 - Philosophy of Religion


    Selected topics, such as proofs for the existence of God, immortality, the problem of evil, and the nature of religious belief, action, and experience. (P4)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 313 - Philosophy of Law


    The nature of law and legal reasoning; classical and modern theories of law; law, freedom of expression, equality, justice, and responsibility explored through case studies. (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 315 - Philosophy of Mind


    A survey of the major philosophical theories of mind, and a study of some select moral and social scientific implications of those theories.  (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 320 - Philosophical and Religious Classics


    An exploration of a seminal text or thinker in philosophical or religious thought. (P4)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 323 - Mysticism and the Modern Mind


    Study of the varied meanings of mysticism in thought, religion, and culture. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 330 - America’s Wilderness Ethics and Aesthetics


    Investigates how the American conception of “wilderness” has evolved and the consequences for wilderness preservation, ecological, and aesthetic appreciation of the wild. (P4)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 332 - Biomedical Ethics and Social Justice


    Ethical theories surrounding autonomy, beneficence, justice, applied to concepts of health, disease, and personhood; patient-provider relationship, life-death issues, health policy, genetic engineering, and biomedical research. (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 333 - Environmental Ethics


    Environmental ethics concerns how humans ought to be related to nature. One question explored is “Do animal and ecosystems have value independent of human needs?” (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 334 - Biotechnology and Society


    An exploration of the ethical and legal issues raised by recent innovations in biotechnology, emphasizing forensic genetics, human genetic engineering and agricultural biotechnology (GMOs). Cross listed with BIOL 334.  No credit for BIOL 334. (P1)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 353 - Religion in Film


    An examination of how religion and the fundamental problems of religious thought have been portrayed in classic and contemporary film. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 354 - Religion, Suffering, and the Moral Imagination


    Exploration of the perennial problems of human suffering and the quest for moral meaning as exemplified in imaginative creations in literature, philosophy, and religious thought. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 355 - Contemporary Religious Classics


    The spiritual insights of different 20th-century individuals and cultures, as portrayed in quests and experiences of life and death, love and suffering, or “the sacred”. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 365 - Medieval and Reformation Theology: Divine Foreknowledge, Free Will, and Justification by Faith


    Historical-critical study of key texts of medieval Catholic theologians, Anselm and Aquinas, later Scholasticism, Erasmus’ humanism, followed by examination of Reformation theologians, Luther and Calvin. (P3)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 366 - Religion and Science: God’s Law and the Laws of Nature


    Study of the conflicts between religious and scientific explanations of reality; examines pivotal cases-Galileo/Church dispute, Darwinism/creationism - for constructive models of religious-scientific dialogue. (P3)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 367 - Native American Religions


    An interdisciplinary study of indigenous religious beliefs in North America using anthropological, linguistic, as well as religious studies to study North American Religious traditions. (P6)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 380 - Independent Study


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • PAR 392 - Morality, Conflict, and Community


    Upper-level study of recent debates in moral theory about the best ways to live, and relevant human features that establish flourishing and community.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Philosophy major or by permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 393 - Topics in Philosophy and Religion


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • PAR 404 - Ancient Cynics, Stoics, and Skeptics


    Study of the late ancient schools - Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics - and their disputes about the proper ends (pleasure, virtue, doubt) to attain human flourishing. (P4)

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PAR 495 - Seminar in Philosophy and Religion


    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 6 hours in philosophy, excluding 101 and 201, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3, R9)
  
  • PAR 593 - Topics in Philosophy and Religion


    Credits: (1-3, R6)
  
  • USI 103 - Humanities Colloquium I: Humanities in the Region


    Multi-disciplinary study of the varied peoples, key cultural events, and cultural movements who helped shape southern Appalachian mountain life. Seminar.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • USI 203 - Humanities Colloquium II: The Humanities in the Nation


    Multi-disciplinary study of the varied peoples, key cultural events, and cultural movements who helped shape the nation. Seminar.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • USI 303 - Humanities Colloquium III: The Humanities for World Cultures


    Multi-disciplinary study of the varied peoples, key cultural events, and cultural movements who helped shape the world. Seminar.

    Credits: (1)

Physical Education

  
  • PE 101 - Yoga


    Adapted yoga postures and breathing; foundations for meditation. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 102 - Basic Water Safety Skills


    Basic water skills; Level III Stroke Readiness; American Red Cross swimming outline. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 105 - Water Safety Instructor-Lifeguarding Instructor


    American Red Cross training for water safety instructor and lifeguarding instructor certificates. 3 meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Life guard certification or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 107 - Synchronized Swimming


    Creative patterns and movement with music. 2 meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 103 or equivalent.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 108 - Canoeing


    One 2-hour meeting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 103 or equivalent.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 109 - Karate


    Basics of balance, movement, and flexibility as well as self-defense. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 113 - Hiking


    Safety and skills for organizing hiking and backpacking trips for small groups; clothing and equipment; map and compass; choosing hiking areas; weekend trips as arranged. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 114 - Jogging


    Principles and physiological benefits of running and aerobic exercise. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 115 - Weight Training


    Execution of various lifts; isotonic exercises; related health and safety factors. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 118 - Group Exercise


    A physical fitness program utilizing simple routines and exercises. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 120 - RAD-Rape Aggression Defense


    Overview of revention strategies and self-defense techniques in dealing with sexual assault.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 122 - Beginning Tennis


    This course is designed to provide a beginning player with basic skills and the knowledge of the strategies and rules of tennis.  2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 123 - Beginning Golf


    This course gives students a conceptual and applicable knowledge of the sport of golf, while developing the necessary physical and mental abilities.  2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 124 - Handball


    One-wall and four-wall handball. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 125 - Racquetball


    One-wall and four-wall racquetball. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 126 - Bowling


    This course is designed to provide a player with basic skills and the knowledge of the strategies and rules of bowling. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 130 - Lifeguard Training


    American Red Cross outline for lifeguarding certificate. 3 meetings.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 132 - Basketball


    2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 133 - Volleyball


    2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 134 - Softball


    2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 135 - Soccer


    2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 136 - Beginning Disc Golf


    This course will explore techniques, strategies, etiquette, rules, and safety issues of disc golf as a lifetime fitness activity.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 137 - Beginning Mountain Biking


    This course will explore techniques, strategies, equipment, and safety issues of mountain biking as a lifetime fitness activity.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 202 - Casting


    Bait, spin, and fly casting; fundamentals and care of equipment. 2 meetings

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 204 - Snow Sports


    Introduction, practice, and successful execution of the skills needed to enjoy alpine skiing or snowboarding.  On-snow instruction at local snowpark areas.  Meetings as announced.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 205 - Modern Dance and Choreography


    Dance as an art form and a physical activity; elements of composition for expressive, creative, rhythmic movement. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 206 - Social, Line, and Folk Dance


    Skills, control, and poise required in social, line, and folk dances. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 207 - Fencing


    2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 228 - Adapted Physical Education


    Remedial and therapeutic activities. 2 meetings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor and recommendation of a physician.

    Credits: (1, R3)
  
  • PE 231 - Aquarobics


    Pool-based nonswimming aerobic activity for all ages and fitness levels. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 240 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries


    Prevention of injuries, bandaging, and the treatment of basic injuries in varsity athletics.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 250 - Elementary School Physical Education Curriculum


    Physical education in relation to the total curriculum.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 255 - Fitness, Wellness and Conditioning Theory and Practice


    This course is designed as practical application of fitness, wellness and conditioning concepts. The student will be actively engaged in planning program design for others.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 256 - Pedagogical Aspects of Physical Education


    Foundational pedagogy course designed to develop knowledge of effective instruction in physical education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 353.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 264 - Skill Acquisition


    The course emphasizes skill acquisition in tumbling, gymnastics and swimming. 2 meetings.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 265 - Sports Officiating I,


    Rules, techniques, and mechanics in sports officiating; football, softball, baseball in 265; basketball, volleyball, soccer in 266.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 267 - Principles of Athletic Coaching


    The role of the athletic coach in the management of an athletic program, and in the supervision and instruction of athletes within an athletic program.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 311 - Measurement and Evaluation


    Assessment in K-12 health and physical education, including tests of fitness, skill and motor performance, measuring the cognitive and affective domains, and grading procedures.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 312 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education


    The basic physiological, psychological, and sociological principles and historical foundations.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 325 - Physical Education Curriculum and Methods


    Class management, teaching methods, and program content for grades K-12.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: 488.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 335 - Anatomy and Physiology


    The study of the structure and function of the human body.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 345 - Physical Education for Children


    Developmental approach to physical education for the elementary school program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 256; COREQ: 346 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 346 - Rhythmic Fundamentals


    A competency based course of methods and materials in rhythmical movement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 256 or permission of instructor.  COREQ: 345 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 353 - Methods and Teaching Analysis of Team Sports


    Methods, materials, and skills used in teaching sports: basketball, soccer, softball, speedball, and volleyball.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COREQ: 256.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 354 - Methods and Teaching Analysis of Dual and Individual Sports


    Methods, materials, and skills used in teaching sports: badminton, golf, racquetball, tennis, and track and field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 353.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 360 - Skills in Promoting Healthful Living


    A competency-based course of methods and materials in health, first aid/safety, and physical education for the elementary school program. 2 Lecture, l Lab.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 361 - Physical Education for the Elementary Teacher


    A competency-based course of methods and materials in physical education for the elementary school program. 3 per week for 5 weeks.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 365 - Physical Activity and Aging


    This course will provide students with an understanding of the role physical activity plays in increasing health, wellness, and decreased disability as a person ages.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 380 - Independent Study


    A topic in health, physical education, or recreation agreed upon by student and instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: ENGL 102; permission of department head.

    Credits: (1-3)
  
  • PE 383 - Instructional Apprenticeship


    Apprenticeship to develop teaching and leadership skills before student teaching. 3 hours per credit hour.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Physical education major; permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1, R3)
  
  • PE 389 - Cooperative Education in PE and Sports


    See Cooperative Education Program.

    Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
  
  • PE 405 - Adventure Education


    Adventure education and wilderness leadership. Use of games, initiative problem- solving activities, trust building activities and challenge or peak experiences in educational settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1)
  
  • PE 410 - Coaching Baseball and Football


    History, methods, materials, skills, and strategies of coaching baseball and football.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior-level standing;

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 411 - Coaching Basketball, Track, and Field


    Methods, materials, skills, and strategies for women’s and men’s basketball and track and field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Junior-level standing;

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 423 - Kinesiology


    Structure and function of the human muscular system as related to sports and activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: PE 335 or BIOL 291 and 292.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 424 - Physical Education for the Exceptional Child


    Overview of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education. Topics include: legal rights, disabilities, assessment, planning, and physical activities for exceptional children. 3 Lecture, 1 Lab.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 256 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 425 - Exercise Physiology


    The study of the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the human body.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 335 or ATTR 210 or BIOL 291 and BIOL 292.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 435 - Motor Behavior


    Analysis of the various theories related to motor learning, including equipment, evaluation techniques, and application in an educational environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: 335.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 488 - Physical Education Internship I


    A part-time internship in high school physical education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: 325.

    Credits: (2)
  
  • PE 489 - Physical Education Internship II


    A full-time internship in elementary or middle school physical education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: 496.

    Credits: (9)
  
  • PE 493 - Special Topics


    Trends and issues in physical education, sport management, and recreation.

    Credits: (3, R6)
  
  • PE 496 - Seminar in Physical Education


    Linking theory to practice during the physical education yearlong seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: 489.

    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 520 - Leadership and Administration of Outdoor Pursuits


    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 583 - Physical Education Advanced Internship


    Credits: (9)
  
  • PE 596 - Seminar in Physical Education


    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 615 - Legal Issues in Human Performance


    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 621 - Research in Health and Human Performance


    Credits: (3)
  
  • PE 625 - Motor Learning


    Credits: (3)
 

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