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PACT 214 - Master Scuba Diver
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course emphasizing the skills necessary to safely become a specialty diver in 5 different specialty areas (Project AWARE Specialty areas, Night Diver, Wreck Diver, Dry Suit Diver, and Enriched Air Specialty Diver) upon certification. Students must already be a certified diver (PACT 112 or equivalent from certifying agency) to participate in this course.
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PHYS 101 - Physics in Everyday Life
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A conceptual, inquiry-based course for students with non-science majors. This course examines familiar objects of everyday experience and leads to an understanding of physical principles that make them work. Topics include motion, forces, energy, fluids and waves. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed a higher number course in physics. This course is taught with an integrated lab and lecture. Students should not attempt PHYS 101 unless the results of Mathematics testing indicate placement in a college level mathematics course.
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PHYS 102 - Physics in Everyday Life
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A conceptual, inquiry-based course for students with non-science majors. This course examines familiar objects of everyday experience and leads to an understanding of physical principles that make them work. Topics include light, electricity, electromagnetism and modern physics. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed a higher number course in physics. This course is taught with an integrated lab and lecture. Students should not attempt PHYS 102 unless the results of Mathematics testing indicate placement in a college level mathematics course.
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PHYS 111 - Concepts and Problem Solving in Physics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course stressing introductory concepts and problem solving techniques in physics. Intended for students who have not had high school physics. May not be taken for credit by a student who has successfully completed a higher numbered course in Physics.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 140
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PHYS 150 - Concepts and Demonstrations in Physics
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A first course in physics primarily designed for modeling instructional activities in physics. The course stresses fundamental physics concepts with demonstration experiments and activities. The course is taught with an integrated lab and lecture.
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PHYS 211 - College Physics
(TBR: PHYS 2010)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A non-calculus introduction to the basic principles of physics, mechanics, elasticity, fluids, wave motion, sound and heat.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 , MATH 140 , or higher numbered mathematics course.
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PHYS 212 - College Physics
(TBR: PHYS 2020)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A non-calculus introduction to the basic principles of physics, electricity, magnetism, light, optics and modern physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 211 ; MATH 110 , MATH 140 , or higher numbered mathematics course.
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PHYS 212H - Honors College Physics
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
Algebra-based physics with accompanying laboratory, especially designed for honors students. Topics include electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and modern physics. Presented at an accelerated pace, this course features reading/discussion sessions to supplement the material.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 211 and either good standing in Honors Programs or permission of the instructor.
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PHYS 220 - University Physics
(TBR: PHYS-2110)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A calculus-based introduction to the basic principles of physics. Topics include mechanics, elasticity, oscillatory motion, wave motion, sound, fluids and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 .
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PHYS 221 - University Physics
(TBR: PHYS-2120)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A continuation of the calculus-based introduction to the basic principles of physics. Topics include: electricity, magnetism, basic circuits, geometrical optics and physical optics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 220 and MATH 252 .
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PHYS 305 - Introduction to Research in Physics
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Students select a research project under the active supervision of a faculty member. Depending on the project they select, students will be introduced to different tools of physics research including instrumentation and/or computational methods, experimental design, literature review, and scientific writing. Students will spend at least three hours on the project per week. Course may be repeated for a total not to exceed three credits. One credit of PHYS 305 may be substituted for one credit of PHYS 491 .
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 211 or PHYS 220 and consent of instructor.
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PHYS 322 - Thermodynamics, Waves and Optics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A continuation of the calculus-based introduction to the basic principles of physics. Topics include: fluids, waves, thermodynamics and optics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 212 and MATH 251 -MATH 252 , or PHYS 221 .
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PHYS 323 - Introduction to Modern Physics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A continuation of the calculus-based introduction to the basic principles of physics. Topics include: relativity, radioactivity, nuclear structure, basic quantum mechanics, atomic structure and solid state physics with applications to lasers and semiconductors and elementary particles.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 322 or consent of instructor.
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PHYS 324 - Electronic Circuits
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Fundamental physics and applications of semiconductor electronics. Topics selected from: diodes, biasing, and small-signal models of bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) and field-effect transistors (FETs); feedback, oscillation, frequency response, and active filtering with operational amplifiers. Circuits encountered by research and industrial physicists and other scientists will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 .
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PHYS 326 - Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introduction to the fundamentals of astrophysics including coordinate systems, telescopes, orbits, spectral analysis, stellar structure, binary stars, stellar parameters, and more. Some emphasis will be placed on computational techniques.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 and CSCI 221 or consent of instructor.
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PHYS 331 - Mechanics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Kinematics and dynamics of point particles and rigid bodies. 331: vector calculus applied to motion of point particles including orbits, harmonic motion, motion of constrained particle. PHYS 332 : special relativity (four-vectors), motion of rigid bodies, symmetric top, physical pendulum, elastic solids. An introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 220 or PHYS 211 and instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: PHYS 531
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PHYS 332 - Mechanics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Kinematics and dynamics of point particles and rigid bodies. PHYS 331 : vector calculus applied to motion of point particles including orbits, harmonic motion, motion of constrained particle. 332: special relativity (four-vectors), motion of rigid bodies, symmetric top, physical pendulum, elastic solids. An introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 220 or PHYS 211 and instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: PHYS 532
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PHYS 333 - Mathematical Methods for Classical and Modern Physics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Analytical and numerical solutions to differential equations, vector analysis, complex analysis, and vector spaces with emphasis on applications to physical systems.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 .
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PHYS 341 - Electricity and Magnetism
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Quantitative study of electric and magnetic fields and their interaction with matter; culminates in the formulation of Maxwell’s equations. Must be taken in sequence. Students may not receive credit for both 341-PHYS 342 and 441-442.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 .
Crosslisted With: PHYS 541
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PHYS 342 - Electricity and Magnetism
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Application of Maxwell’s equations to the generation and propagation of electromagnetic waves through free space and matter. Must be taken in sequence. Students may not receive credit for both PHYS 341 -342 and 441-442.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 .
Crosslisted With: PHYS 542
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PHYS 343 - Methods in Physics Research I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introduction to experimental and theoretical methods in physics research. Topics include: instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis and mathematical and computational methods.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 212 and MATH 251 -MATH 252 , or PHYS 221 .
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PHYS 344 - Methods in Physics Research II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Advanced experimental or theoretical/numerical methods in physics with emphasis on system design, equipment or model selection, acquisition and analysis of data. Written and/or oral reporting of results will also be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 343 .
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PHYS 351 - Thermal Physics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of the equilibrium states of matter as governed by the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics. Topics selected from real gases, the kinetic theory of gases, chemical dynamics, phase and chemical equilibria, introductory thermodynamics of electrochemical systems, and an introduction to statistical mechanics with applications. Same as CHEM 351
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 322 OR both MATH 252 and CHEM 320 with a C or better.
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PHYS 380 - Special Topics in Physics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Special topics in physics such as solid state physics, nuclear physics, optics, laser physics, atomic and molecular physics, etc. Course may be taken twice with a different topic.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221 and consent of instructor.
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PHYS 412 - Senior Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore recent research findings in physics with a faculty member in a small-seminar setting. Selected topics will be discussed with presentation of papers by students with the supervision of the faculty. Topics will vary by semester.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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PHYS 471 - Modern Physics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introduction to quantum mechanics with application to atomic structure, solid state and nuclear physics. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 323 and instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: PHYS 671
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PHYS 472 - Modern Physics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introduction to quantum mechanics with application to atomic structure, solid state and nuclear physics. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 323 and instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: PHYS 672
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PHYS 481 - Quantum Mechanics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Solutions to Schrödinger’s equation for translation, rotation, and vibration up through three dimensions. Operators and eigenvalues. Spherically symmetric systems (hydrogen-like atoms), multi-electron atoms, diatomics, polyatomics, and an overview of symmetry and group theory. Topics will be selected from spectroscopy, computational and numerical methods, and applied quantum mechanics. Same as CHEM 352
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 323 OR both MATH 252 and CHEM 320 with a C or better.
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PHYS 482 - Quantum Mechanics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Topics will be selected from an advanced discussion of operators and commutation rules, angular momentum, spin, matrix mechanics, and scattering. Application of these topics may include further study of molecular spectroscopy and molecular structure, statistical mechanics, linear and non-linear dynamics, and computational methods. Same as CHEM 450
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 481 or both CHEM 352 and MATH 320 with a C or better.
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PHYS 491 - Special Projects in Physics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: As Needed
Research projects or special topics under the active supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to submit a formal written research report in order to receive credit. Course may be repeated for credit with total credits not to exceed three hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and instructor’s approval or CHEM 470 .
Crosslisted With: PHYS 691
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PHYS 492 - Special Projects in Physics [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Research projects or special topics under the active supervision of a faculty member. Course may be repeated for credit with total credits not to exceed three hours.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: PHYS 692
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PLSC 110 - Introductory Plant and Soil Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Economic importance of plants and their relationship to agriculture and society. Plant structure, physiology and heredity. Factors of the environment in relation to growth, adaptation and management of plants. Utilization of plant products.
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PLSC 119 - Introductory Plant and Soil Science Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Provides lab experience on basic concepts of plant structure, physiology, growth and propagation. Includes plant-soil relationships.
Corequisite(s): PLSC 110 .
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PLSC 205 - Introduction to Pesticides
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Manufacture, regulation, marketing and use of pesticides. Structure, mode of action, toxicity, degradation, safety and environmental impact of pesticides commonly used. Biological, chemical and non-chemical approaches and their effectiveness in controlling pests. This course serves as preparation for materials covered on the Pesticide Applicators certification exam. Opportunity will be given to take the Certified Pesticide Applicators exam at the end of the semester if the student desires to become certified.
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PLSC 234 - Lawn and Turf Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Principles and practices of identifying, establishing and maintaining lawns and turfs in the landscape for public and private agencies.
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PLSC 242 - Fundamentals of Horticulture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
Horticulture industry and its contribution to world economy; theoretical and practical aspects of plant growth and development; principles and techniques of plant propagation; pruning and control of growth. Application and use of plant growth regulators in horticulture. Production, storage, processing and marketing of horticultural plants and products.
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PLSC 250 - Plant Evaluation
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Intensive study involving identification and evaluation of agronomic or horticultural plants. Includes seed and plant identification, mathematical applications in plant science, and knowledge of best management practices. Course culminates in participation in local, regional and/or national contests. May be repeated. Maximum of four hours.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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PLSC 260 - Landscape Equipment and Technology
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall
Course will introduce students to equipment and technologies used in landscape maintenance and construction. Course will emphasize appropriate uses, equipment maintenance scheduling and safety.
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PLSC 301 - Special Problems
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer
Individual projects for students exhibiting special interests and abilities in soils or in breeding, propagation, or production of agronomic or horticultural plants. Maximum of one hour applicable to concentration requirements. Written project outline and report of results required.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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PLSC 302 - Special Problems
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer
Individual projects for students exhibiting special interests and abilities in soils or in breeding, propagation, or production of agronomic or horticultural plants. Maximum of one hour applicable to concentration requirements. Written project outline and report of results required.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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PLSC 310 - Integrated Pest Management
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Origins, theory, and practice of integrated pest management. Relationships among crop production and protection practices are explored. Economics of various control strategies are considered. Integrated pest management field projects are studied. Conventional and integrated pest management approaches are compared. Multidisciplinary plant problem analysis is introduced.
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters biological sciences.
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PLSC 321 - Landscape Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Principles and techniques for maintenance of residential, commercial and institutional landscapes. Emphasis will be placed on landscape maintenance involving turf, flowers, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Discussion will include maintenance of playgrounds, natural areas, trails, golf courses, pools and other public facilities.
Crosslisted With: PARK 321
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PLSC 322 - Introductory Plant Pathology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to basic principles of plant pathology. Diagnosis, cause and control methods of major plant diseases. Major emphasis on agronomic crops. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Two semesters biological science.
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PLSC 324 - Landscape Construction Techniques
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the landscape construction and contracting industry; a survey of landscape construction materials and methods with emphasis on grading, drainage, wooden structures, cost-estimation and construction document preparation. Practical experience will be provided through implementation of small-scale landscape development projects.
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PLSC 333 - Weed Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Economic importance of weeds. Weed identification, weed interference and integrated pest management. Ecology of weed growth, dissemination and competition with crops. Herbicide selectivity, persistence and mode of action. Government regulation of herbicides. Specific recommendations for crop and non-crop usage. A term paper and research project will be required of students receiving graduate credit.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 or BIOL 120 or BIOL 130
Crosslisted With: PLSC 533
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PLSC 341 - Dendrology and Forest Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
The production, identification, management and utilization of important forest trees of the United States, emphasizing native hardwood species common to Tennessee.
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PLSC 342 - Fruit and Vegetable Production
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Distribution, economic importance and characteristics of important fruit and vegetable crops. Adaptation, culture and management requirements. Disease and insect problems and management. Harvesting and marketing systems. Commercial utilization.
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PLSC 345 - Fruit and Vegetable Products
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Basic principles and practices utilized in handling, processing and storage of fruit and vegetable products. Emphasis placed on current technical and applied information. Field trip required.
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PLSC 363 - Plant Identification and Propagation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Principles and techniques for identifying and propagating native and exotic ornamental plants utilized for functional and aesthetic purposes in residential, recreational and public grounds improvement.
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PLSC 365 - Greenhouse Crops and Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Identification, propagation production and post-harvest physiology of floral, indoor and ornamental plants. Operation of greenhouses emphasizing state-of-art technologies and management.
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PLSC 401 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of plant science. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Maximum of three hours applicable to concentration requirements. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Only 401-PLSC 402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Crosslisted With: PLSC 601
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PLSC 402 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring, Summer. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in major subject areas of plant science. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Maximum of three hours applicable to concentration requirements. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required. Only PLSC 401 -402 may be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Crosslisted With: PLSC 602
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PLSC 410 - Silviculture
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Principles of forestry and the management of forestland. Multiple uses of these forests and how to market and harvest products from them. How to protect them, improve their quality and keep records.
Crosslisted With: PLSC 610, NRM 410/610.
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PLSC 420 - Supervised Field Experience in Plant Science
Credit(s): 4
When Offered: As Needed
Supervised study and experiential learning experience within operations for a business or agency. Emphasis on operations in crops, landscape management, golf course management, and/or related plant science industries. Prior approval of arrangements with cooperating employer is necessary. Joint evaluation by on-the-job and academic supervisors.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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PLSC 422 - Forage Crops
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
Characteristics, distribution and economic importance of forages. Culture, management and utilization of grasses and legumes in forage-livestock systems. Factors affecting forage quality and utilization by ruminant livestock. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 .
Crosslisted With: PLSC 622
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PLSC 431 - Principles of Plant Breeding
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Principles of reproduction and inheritance of plants and their application to development of improved genotypes for particular uses. Variety evaluation and distribution procedures.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 .
Crosslisted With: PLSC 631
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PLSC 433 - Field Crop Production
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
World distribution, economic importance and growth characteristics. Cultural and management requirements, pest problems and control. Harvesting marketing and utilization of major field crops.
Prerequisite(s): SOIL 210 .
Crosslisted With: PLSC 633
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PLSC 442 - Crop Adaptation and Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
Influence of environmental factors and cultural practices on plant growth responses, adaptation and distribution. Study of plant community structure, competitive interactions and their relationship to cycling of energy, nutrients and water in agricultural ecosystems.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 110 .
Crosslisted With: PLSC 642
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PLSC 445 - Plants, Environment and Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab.
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
Principles of plant composition and theory of plants in design with emphasis on historical and contemporary approaches to planting design. Understanding the functional abilities of plants in altering the environment with emphasis on architectural, engineering, aesthetics and climatological uses of plants. Plant characteristics, requirements and selection for use in natural and man-made environments with reference to soils, topography, climate, as well as, maintenance issues.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 242 and PLSC 462 .
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PLSC 462 - Environmental Landscape Design
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Theory and principles of landscape design with special emphasis on consideration of environmental factors affecting and affected by the landscape design. Form, structure and function along with visual appeal will also serve as the basis for designing landscapes. Economics of design and long-term project maintenance will also be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 363 .
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PLSC 471 - Golf Course Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Even
Establishment and management of special purpose grasses for golf courses, greens, fairways and the rough areas.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 234 or PLSC 242 or consent of instructor.
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PLSC 475 - Grazing Management Techniques
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Principles of forage crop growth, pasture soil characteristics, livestock grazing behavior and pasture utilization through grazing. Methods of designing intensive pasture utilization systems. For graduate credit students are required to complete a capstone grazing system design utilizing concepts developed in the course.
Crosslisted With: PLSC 675
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POSC 210 - American Government and Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A survey of the origins, structure and functions of the political system in the United States on the national, state and local levels. Development of American constitutionalism, federalism and intergovernmental relations, parties, interest groups, elections, civil rights and civil liberties.
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POSC 220 - American Political Institutions and Policy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A survey of the origin and structure of political decision making in the various institutions of American government, including the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. The course also places an emphasis on the public policy process as it relates to issues of domestic and foreign policy.
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POSC 230 - Introduction to World Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory survey of leading theories and concepts resulting in an understanding of world politics. The course examines domestic and international aspects of global affairs while focusing on democratization, economic development, conflict, and cooperation.
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POSC 303 - Scope and Methods of Political Science
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
An examination of the basic theories, concepts and methods of modern political analysis and the application of various research techniques. Significant writing and oral presentations required. Open only to political science majors and minors with at least junior standing.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 210 , and either POSC 210 or POSC 220 or POSC 230 .
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POSC 312 - Politics and Government of Tennessee
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An examination of Tennessee government and politics, including the state constitution, the three branches of government, political affairs, political issues and local government.
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POSC 314 - Intergovernmental Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
An in-depth examination of the historical evolution, growth and contemporary status of fiscal political and legal relationships between the national, state and local governments. The course emphasizes federal policy and financing of state and local governments within the context of grants-in-aid programs.
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POSC 321 - International Relations
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Principles of theory and practice of international politics. Fundamentals of national power study, diplomacy, foreign policy, as well as the social, cultural, legal and economic aspects of relations among nations. Discussion on several major current international problems each semester.
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POSC 322 - American Foreign Policy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A study and critical analysis of major international and domestic factors shaping US foreign relations.
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POSC 333 - The President and Congress
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of the structure, roles, powers and functions of the Presidency and Congress. Review of the interactions between the executive and legislative branches with regard to law making, the budgetary process, policy development and implementation, military and foreign policy and other areas of constitutional responsibility.
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POSC 341 - Survey of Comparative Politics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Odd
A survey of the institutions, processes and policies of various political systems throughout the world from a comparative perspective.
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POSC 344 - Regions of the World (Africa and Middle East)
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
This course provides a broad survey of political and economic dynamics of Africa and Middle East. It offers students with a holistic understanding of the region and how it impacts the world throughout its historical and political contributions.
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POSC 345 - Regions of the World (Asia)
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
This course provides a broad survey of political and economic dynamics of contemporary Asia. It offers students with a holistic understanding of the region and how it impacts the world throughout its historical and political contributions.
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POSC 346 - Regions of the World (Europe and Russia)
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
This course is providing a broad survey of political and economic dynamics of Europe and Russia. It offers students with a holistic understanding of the region and how it impacts the world throughout its historical and political contributions.
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POSC 347 - Regions of the World (Latin America)
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
This course provides a broad survey of political and economic dynamics of Latin America. It offers students with a holistic understanding of the region and how it impacts the world throughout its historical and political contributions.
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POSC 353 - Administrative Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A study of the role of government agencies in the legal process. Review of the problems associated with administrative rule-making and the enforcement methods and extent of checking public agencies.
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POSC 361 - Introduction to Public Administration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A study of bureaucracy in the United States. Emphasis on the environment of public administration, management of programs and human behavior in organizations.
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POSC 362 - Introduction to Public Policy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A study of the process and substance of contemporary public policies in the nation and states.
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POSC 363 - Public Budgeting and Personnel Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
A study of two of the fundamental functions of modern pubic administration. The first portion of the course focuses on the various approaches used in formulating budgets for local, state and national governments, with an emphasis on viewing the budget as reflecting goals of public policy. The second portion of the course provides a survey of the unique legal demands of human resource management in the private sector.
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POSC 381 - American Political Behavior
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
A course designed to study the role of public opinion in American democracy, including the measurement of public opinion and the psychological processes that form political attitudes. The second half of the course will focus on American elections and voting behavior, including the evolution of voting systems, the puzzle of voter participation, and patterns of voter turnout.
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POSC 382 - Political Parties and Interest Groups
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
A course designed to cover the rise of political parties in America, major states in their development, and the three dimensions of political parties; parties in the electorate, parties as organization, and parties in government. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of interest groups in the American political process and their interactions with political parties at all levels of government.
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POSC 390 - Paralegal Studies: Jurisprudence
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the history and philosophy of law. Particular emphasis on the development of American law from its European antecedents. Examines major categories of contemporary legal practice.
Prerequisite(s): POSC 210 -POSC 220 .
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POSC 391 - Paralegal Studies: Legal Terminology and Writing
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the legal language and the style of legal writing commonly used legal terms, writing of law office and trial memoranda, trial court briefs, appellate briefs and the abstracting of depositions.
Prerequisite(s): POSC 210 -POSC 220 or instructor’s approval.
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POSC 392 - Paralegal Studies: Legal Research
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
An introductory overview of the legal research process, both civil and criminal. Introduces students to major legal research sources and seeks to develop their proficiency in utilization of various legal indexing systems.
Prerequisite(s): POSC 210 -POSC 220 and POSC 391 or instructor’s approval.
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POSC 393 - Paralegal Studies Internship in Paralegalism
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Purpose is to familiarize the student with various day-to-day aspects of the legal system or a law office by placing the paralegal in a law office or legally-related agency for one semester on a part-time basis.
Prerequisite(s): POSC 391 , POSC 392 and department chair’s approval.
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POSC 400 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Directed readings and discussions of selected topics in political science. Subject to be selected by student in consultation with instructor. Open only to majors or minors of at least Junior standing. Maximum of three credit hours allowed. By permission of Political Science faculty only.
Crosslisted With: POSC 600
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POSC 401 - Political Philosophy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course covering classical and contemporary political philosophers on key topics such as justice, the social contract, natural rights, revolution, legal positivism, socialism, anarchism, and minimal government.
Crosslisted With: PHIL 410
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POSC 403 - Senior Seminar
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
The senior seminar course is designed to help students explore contemporary critical issues in political science and show their understanding through presentations and research papers. The senior seminar also prepares the student for post-graduation opportunities.
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POSC 410 - Political Science Internship
Credit(s): 3-9
Lecture Hours: 3-9
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Designed to offer experience in governmental service under direction of faculty members and field supervisors. Amount of credit granted depends upon nature of projects undertaken. Course may be repeated up to maximum of nine hours under course number Note: Only 6 hours of POSC-410 may count toward a major; only 12 hours of combined credit in POSC 400 , 410, POSC 425 , and POSC 467 can count toward a major. Students cannot receive credit in both POSC 410 and POSC 420 .
Prerequisite(s): POSC 210 -POSC 220 unless waived by department chair.
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POSC 420 - Public Administration Internship
Credit(s): 3-12
Lecture Hours: 3-12
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
To gain experience in governmental service for public administration concentration. Service position may or may not be compensated. Course performance based on an agreement between student and academic adviser which stipulates specific academic and work assignments. Students may elect a Pass/Fail option. In all cases, grades will be based upon academic evaluation and work evaluation by on-the-job supervisors. Three hours required for Public Administration concentration, additional hours may be taken for elective credit only. Students cannot receive credit in both POSC 410 and POSC 420.
Prerequisite(s): For public administration concentration only. Normally Senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 2.00.
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POSC 423 - International Organizations and Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Broad overview of the main actors in the international arena and how they interact including departments of the U. S. government as well as non-governmental organizations, international governmental organizations, multilateral financial institutions, regional organizations, think tanks, multinational corporations and media. The challenges of transitional justice in post-conflict societies will be explored as well as the evolution of international criminal courts of justice. The course will also identify the impact of public international regulations on doing business in a multinational environment.
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POSC 425 - Political Simulations and Experiential Learning
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Students involved in formal group simulations (including but not limited to TISL, Model U. N. , Model Congress, and moot court competitions) may receive 1 hour of credit per activity. Credit may also be given for special research projects (especially those resulting in publications or conference presentations) or other experiential learning activities. May be repeated for up to 3 hours.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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POSC 430 - Constitutional Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introductory study of the United States Constitution, focusing on the distribution of power among the three branches of the national government and the division of power between the national and state governments.
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POSC 431 - American Constitutional Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Civil Liberties. Traditional and newly-emerging issues of civil liberties in such areas as free speech, church-state relations and freedom of the press.
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POSC 432 - American Constitutional Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Civil Rights. The constitutional rights of certain groups in American society, especially minorities and women.
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POSC 451 - The Judicial Process
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of federal and state court structures and their environments with emphasis on the role that each level of court plays in the American legal system. The staffing of the courts and the process of judicial decision-making.
Crosslisted With: POSC 651
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POSC 462 - Political Geography
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
A study of the spatial forms and processes of political phenomena. Concepts, models and current literature related to territories such as nation-states and congressional districts, the formation and dissolution of empires, geopolitics and international conflict are examined.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Crosslisted With: GEOG 462 .
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POSC 467 - Travel-Study [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
A combination of travel, study and field observation in a geographic area away from campus under the supervision of a university instructor. May be taught as an organized study-tour or as an independent travel and study project. Topics, prerequisites and course requirements announced in advance. Students may repeat course with different topics. Pass/Fail
May be offered on a pass/fail basis. Requires instructor’s approval.
Prerequisite(s): Requires instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: POSC 667
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POSC 480 - Topics in U. S. Political Science: [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Not regularly offered. (as needed)
Classes in one or more of the following areas: (a) interdisciplinary approaches to political issues and (b) specialized topics suitable for indepth study. May be repeated for credit (with different topic). Only six hours of undergraduate topics courses can be counted toward the major or minor.
Crosslisted With: POSC 680
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