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PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I
Noncalculus-based treatment of motion, force, energy, and heat. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab. (Lecture-3 credits, Lab 1 credit) (Lab is required.)
Prerequisites & Notes
COREQ: PHYS 130 lecture and PHYS 130 lab.
Credits: (4)
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PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II
A continuation of PHYS 130 covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab. (Lecture 3 credits, Lab 1 credit) (Lab is required.)
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: PHYS 130. COREQ: PHYS 131 lecture and PHYS 131 lab.
Credits: (4)
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PHYS 150 - Perspectives on Physics and Technology
Inquiry-based course exploring applications of physics to solving real-world problems: historical background, scientific viewpoints, current cutting-edge research, and careers in physics and technology. 2 Lecture/Lab.
Credits: (1)
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PHYS 230 - General Physics I
Calculus-based study of motion, force, energy, wave motion, and thermodynamics. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. (Lecture-3 credits, Lab-1 credit) (Lab is required.)
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: MATH 152 or MATH 153. COREQ: PHYS 230 lecture and PHYS 230 lab.
Credits: (4)
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PHYS 231 - General Physics II
A continuation of PHYS 230 covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern topics. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab. (Lecture 3 credit, Lab 1 credit) (231 Lab is not required for Electrical Engineering Majors.)
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: PHYS 230.
Credits: (4)
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PHYS 302 - Electronics
Circuit theory, discrete devices, amplifiers, operational amplifiers, integrated circuits, and digital techniques. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 131 and a course in differential and integral calculus.
Credits: (4)
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PHYS 310 - Modern Physics
Special relativity, quantum physics, the wave nature of matter, atomic and nuclear structure, and elementary particles.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 131 or 231 and MATH 140 or 153.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 320 - Mathematical Methods of Physics
Complex numbers and functions, series, Fourier series, cylindrical and spherical polar coordinate systems, ordinary and partial differential equations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 131 or 231; MATH 255.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 322 - Optics
Geometrical and physical optics, introduction to quantum optics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 131, MATH 252 or MATH 255.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 325 - Thermodynamics
Classical theory of heat, first and second laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, introductory kinetic theory, and statistical thermodynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 131, MATH 256.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 330 - Geophysics
Geophysics
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 130 or 230. COREQ: 131 or 231.
Credits: (4)
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PHYS 335 - Astrophysics
Introduction to the basic principles of astrophysics; stellar structure, stellar evolution, galactic astronomy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 231 or 131; MATH 256.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 360 - Laboratory Physics
Intermediate experiments in modern physics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 131 or 231.
Credits: (2)
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PHYS 380 - Research in Physics
Physics research projects for individual students. Lab; 3 hours weekly in lab per credit hour.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: (1-3, R12)
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PHYS 389 - Cooperative Education in Physics
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
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PHYS 410 - Classical Mechanics
Topics in analytical mechanics using vector operators and differential equations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 320 or MATH 256.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 420 - Nuclear Physics
Nuclear decay, models, reactions, fission, fusion; lab techniques of instrumentation, gamma spectra, particle techniques. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 131 or 231 and a course in differential and integral calculus.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 440 - Electricity and Magnetism
Topics in electricity and magnetism using vector operators and differential equations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 410 and 320 or MATH 320.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 450 - Quantum Mechanics
Origins of quantum theory, the Schrodinger equation, one-dimensional potentials, linear harmonic oscillator, spherically symmetric potentials and the hydrogen atom.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 310, MATH 256.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 454 - Computer Interfacing
Digital logic, computer design, and interfacing with laboratory instruments. This course is cross-listed with CHEM 454. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 493 - Topics in Physics
Topics in Physics
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 350 or permission of department head.
Credits: (2-4)
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PHYS 495 - Seminar in Physics
S/U grading.
Credits: (1)
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PHYS 601 - Topics in Physics Education I
Topics in Physics Education I
Credits: (3)
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PHYS 602 - Topics in Physics Education II
Topics in Physics Education II
Credits: (3)
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Political Science |
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INST 200 - Introduction to International Studies
A general overview of the field of international studies, introduction to the various disciplinary perspectives included within the major, discussion of curriculum and careers.
Credits: 1
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INST 400 - International Studies Capstone
Culminating experience for students completing the International Studies BA Degree. Students research a current global issue/event from the perspective of at least three disciplines.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: Must be declared as an International Studies major. Jr/Sr status required.
Credits: 2
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PA 521 - Political and Organizational Leadership
Concepts and processes of leadership as related to political and public organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 6 hours of political science or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 110 - Global Issues
How globalization as a cultural and economic process is transforming contemporary society. (P6)
Credits: (3)
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PSC 150 - American Government and Politics
The American political system; introduction to government institutions and how politics shapes policies. (P1)
Credits: (3)
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PSC 190 - Freshman Seminar in Political Science
Exploration of various topics in American, comparative, and international politics.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 215 - European Political Systems
Comparison of the political systems of selected nations.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 216 - Politics of Developing Areas
Comparative analysis of developmental processes pursued through political, military, economic, and administrative structures of Third World nations; case studies.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 219 - Latin American Political Systems
Institutions, groups, parties, and processes; problems of political development, modernization, and change.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 241 - International Security
Students in this class will explore contemporary issues in international security including deterrence, arms control, and resource scarcity.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 242 - International Organization
Global and regional organizations promoting settlement of disputes, collective security, economic development, human rights, and self-government.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 250 - Introduction to Political Science
An introduction to the Political Science discipline for majors and prospective majors; explores subfields and career paths and opportunities.
Credits: 2
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PSC 270 - Popular Culture in American Politics
The role and influence of culture in and on American politics. The interplay between culture and politics examined through texts, novels, written media, and film.
Credits: (3, R6)
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PSC 300 - The Nonprofit Sector
Students in this course will explore the role of the nonprofit sector in civil society.
Credits: 3
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PSC 302 - Public Policy
Alternative public policies in selected areas: social welfare, health care, resources, labor, agriculture, civil rights, business, taxation, defense, and education.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 303 - State and Local Government
Structure and functions of state and local government; processes of policy formation.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 304 - Public Administration
Administrative theory and practice; implementation of governmental policies; case studies of the administrative process in such areas as business regulation, health care, and law enforcement.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 305 - Congress
Congress as an institution; its role in the formulation of national policies; case studies dealing with legislation in the various areas of national policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 150
Credits: (3)
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PSC 306 - American Presidency
The chief executive, his advisers, role playing, and decision making in the executive branch.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 150
Credits: (3)
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PSC 310 - Constitutional Law: Structure and Powers
An examination of the United States Constitution in substance and its role in defining and shaping the American political system and American culture.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 150
Credits: (3)
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PSC 311 - Politics of the Middle East
This course will introduce students to the study of politics in the Middle East.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: PSC 110
Credits: (3)
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PSC 317 - Politics of Asia
Selected political systems of East Asia; factors involved in political change and modernization.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 110
Credits: 3
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PSC 320 - International Environmental Politics
This course examines the politics of international governance and cooperation from the perspective of the global environment.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 110
Credits: (3)
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PSC 321 - International Political Economy
Politics of the global economy, relations among nation-states, and dominant theories of international political economy including liberalism, realism, and historical structuralism.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 110
Credits: (3)
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PSC 330 - Political Violence
This course will introduce students to the study of political violence (terrorism, insurgency, revolutions, and state repression).
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: PSC 110
Credits: (3)
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PSC 333 - International Law
Rules and practices regulating such matters as state territory and jurisdiction; treaties, nationality, and treatment of aliens; diplomatic and consular relations; warfare.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 110
Credits: (3)
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PSC 334 - United States Foreign Policy
Policies governing America’s foreign relations; personnel and agencies responsible for policy implementation; role of the United States in world affairs since World War II.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 110
Credits: (3)
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PSC 336 - Political Communication
Examination and assessment of the power and influence of the mass media in politics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 150
Credits: (3)
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PSC 343 - Politics of Ethnic Conflict
This class examines the political causes of ethnic conflicts across the globe.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 110
Credits: (3)
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PSC 345 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought
Political philosophers from Plato to Thomas Aquinas; their ideas examined and related to current issues.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 346 - Political Theory
Explanation of thinkers and ideas that shape our current political debates, covering classic and modern writings.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 347 - American Social and Political Eras
American social and political ideas from the Federalist Papers to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 150
Credits: (3)
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PSC 348 - Political Analysis I
Research methods and theoretical approaches for describing, explaining, and solving domestic and foreign policy problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 150 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 349 - Civic Learning
Participate in a service learning experience and analyze its relationship to public policy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Must be a declared Political Science major or second major.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 350 - Advanced Writing in Political Science
Using a course paper, work with a faculty member to prepare the paper for presentation or publication submission.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Must be a declared Political Science major or second major.
Credits: (1)
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PSC 351 - Gender in Politics
Gender roles examined in the context of national, state, and local government and politics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 150
Credits: (3)
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PSC 355 - Model United Nations
Model United Nations is a simulation designed to introduce students to the history, structure, operations, and functions of the United Nations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 110
Credits: (3, R6)
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PSC 356 - Model United Nations II
Model United Nations II is a simulation where students participate in the Southeastern Model United Nations Conference and the Model United Nations Experience at WCU.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 110, PSC 355
Credits: 1, R3
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PSC 360 - Judicial Process
The process of judicial decision making. The institutional and political constraints on judicial behavior. Judicial decision making as a tool of interpretation and impact.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 150
Credits: (3)
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PSC 389 - Cooperative Education in Political Science
See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits: (1 or 3, R15)
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PSC 405 - Methods for Teaching Social Sciences
Methods, materials, curriculum, and trends in teaching secondary social sciences. Field experience required.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: EDSE 322, admission to teacher education; 2.75 GPA in major.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 406 - Teaching Civics and Economics
Methods, content and assessment for the North Carolina secondary core requirements in Civics and Economics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: HIST 297; Admission to Teacher Education. COREQ: HIST 395.
Credits: (1)
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PSC 407 - Political Parties, Campaigns and Elections
Role of political parties in campaigns and elections; how strategy, context, the media, and interest groups affect who runs for and wins elections; voter decision-making.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSC 150
Credits: (3)
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PSC 408 - Southern Politics
An analysis of Southern politics that focuses on the region’s unique political history, its transformation during the twentieth century and its importance in national politics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREREQ: PSC 150
Credits: (3)
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PSC 421 - Political and Organizational Leadership
Concepts and processes of leadership related to political and public organizations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 6 hours in political science or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 442 - Natural Resources Policy and Administration
Policy and administration principles; case studies on the evolution of policy in the United States; current issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Junior standing
Credits: 3
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PSC 448 - Political Analysis II
Students will learn how to analyze data to describe, explain, and solve domestic and foreign policy problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: 348
Credits: (3)
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PSC 450 - Senior Capstone
Career exploration, resume building and job search strategies to help political science majors prepare for life after college.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: PSC 110, 150 & 250
Credits: (1)
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PSC 480 - Readings in Political Science
Readings in Political Science
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Departmental permission.
Credits: (3, R6)
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PSC 483 - Internship in Political Science
Work experience in a government or community agency applying academic studies to practice. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 484 - Internship in Political Science
Work experience in a government or community agency applying academic studies to practice. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 485 - Internship in Political Science
Work experience in a government or community agency applying academic studies to practice. S/U grading. 9 hours per week per course.
Prerequisites & Notes
PREQ: Permission of department head.
Credits: (3)
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PSC 493 - Topics in Contemporary Political Systems
Problems in the structure and functions of selected political systems reflected against their political cultures.
Credits: (3, R6)
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PSC 494 - Seminar: American Political Systems
Current issues in American government and politics.
Credits: (3, R6)
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PSC 507 - American Political Parties
American Political Parties
Credits: (3)
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PSC 508 - Southern Politics
Southern Politics
Credits: (3)
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PSC 580 - Reading in Political Science
Reading in Political Science
Credits: (3)
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PSC 593 - Contemporary Political Systems
Contemporary Political Systems
Credits: (3, R6)
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PSC 595 - Seminar: The American Political System
Seminar: The American Political System
Credits: (3)
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PSC 669 - Legal Issues in Public Affairs
Legal Issues in Public Affairs
Credits: (3)
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PSC 693 - Topics in Political Science
Topics in Political Science
Credits: (1-6, R9)
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Project Management |
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PM 500 - Tools for Financial Management
Tools for Financial Management
Credits: (2)
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PM 505 - Introductory Statistics and Microeconomics
Introductory Statistics and Microeconomics
Credits: (2)
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PM 515 - Legal and Ethical Issues
Legal and Ethical Issues
Credits: (2)
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PM 650 - Fundamentals of Project Management
An overview of the project management discipline, project phases, and knowledge areas; the strategic context of projects. Introduction to project management tools and techniques.
Credits: (6)
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PM 652 - Project Plan Development
Project Plan Development
Credits: (6)
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PM 654 - Project Plan Analysis and Approval
Project Plan Analysis and Approval
Credits: (6)
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PM 656 - Project Implementation: Policies and Procedures
Project Implementation: Policies and Procedures
Credits: (6)
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PM 658 - Project Implementation: Monitoring and Production
Project Implementation: Monitoring and Production
Credits: (6)
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PM 660 - Project Completion and Professional Evolution
Project Completion and Professional Evolution
Credits: (6)
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Project Management Certificate |
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PMC 610 - Project Planning and Estimating
Identification of a project for authorization and development of the initial plans for the project including estimating techniques and estimating models.
Credits: (3)
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PMC 620 - Project Schedule, Risk, and Contracts
Schedule development, modifications and cost schedule interrelations, and use of contracts.
Credits: (3)
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PMC 630 - Project Teams: Tools and Techniques for Global Collaboration
Project Teams: Tools and Techniques for Global Collaboration
Credits: (3)
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PMC 640 - The Art and Science of Project Planning
The Art and Science of Project Planning
Credits: (3)
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Psychology |
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PSY 150 - General Psychology
Introduction to psychology, the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Includes topics in social, abnormal, health, clinical, developmental, biological, and experimental psychology. (P1)
Credits: (3)
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PSY 190 - Freshman Seminar
Various special topics in psychology designed to encourage an in-depth exploration of ideas and intellectual discussion on specific subjects.
Credits: (3)
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