2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Jun 26, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by discipline name. The discipline abbreviation appears in parentheses immediately after the discipline name. The Schedule of Courses issued each semester by the Office of Academic Records lists courses alphabetically by discipline abbreviation, not discipline name. See the following table for a list of all disciplines listed alphabetically by discipline abbreviation.

Courses are offered in rotation. The frequency of course offerings is designated by (F) for fall semester, (Sp) for spring semester, (Su) for summer semester, or (as needed). If a course is offered only in odd or even numbered years, the designation will include -odd or -even. Frequency designations are located in Courses Offered by the Department at the end of each departmental section.

Courses taken for Graduate Credit (numbered 500 or above) have additional requirements for completion with graduate credit. Graduate students will be expected to perform at a more rigorous level. Additional content will be required. Graduate students will be expected to complete additional projects.

Modern Foreign Language courses designated as Elementary or Intermediate must be taken and passed in sequence. Placement tests are given in the Department Office, upon request, to students with prior experience with French, German, or Spanish in order to place them at an appropriate level.

 

Physical Activity

  
  • 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.


Physics

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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 
  
  • 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.

  
  • PHYS 211 - College Physics


    (TBR: PHYS 2010)
    Credit(s): 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    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.
  
  • PHYS 211L - Physics Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
  
  • PHYS 212 - College Physics


    (TBR: PHYS 2020)
    Credit(s): 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    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.
  
  • PHYS 212H - Honors College Physics


    Credit(s): 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    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.
  
  • PHYS 212HL - Physics Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
  
  • PHYS 212L - Physics Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
  
  • PHYS 220 - University Physics


    (TBR: PHYS-2110)
    Credit(s): 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    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 .
  
  • PHYS 220L - Physics Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
  
  • PHYS 221 - University Physics


    (TBR: PHYS-2120)
    Credit(s): 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    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 .
  
  • PHYS 221L - Physics Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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.
  
  • PHYS 324 - Electronic Circuits


    Credit(s): 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    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 .
  
  • PHYS 324L - Electronic Circuits Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 0
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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 and second laws of thermodynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the microscopic approach with an introduction to statistical mechanics. Topics selected from the kinetic theory of gases, phase equilibria in pure systems, and an introduction to quantum statistics with applications.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 322 .
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • PHYS 481 - Quantum Mechanics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    When Offered: As Needed

    481: Solutions to Schrödinger’s equation for simple potentials in one dimension, operators and eigenvalues, and spherically symmetric systems (hydrogen-like atoms). Topics will be selected from an advanced discussion of operators and commutation rules, angular momentum, spin, matrix mechanics, and scattering. It may include other applications to atomic and molecular physics. Must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 323 .
  
  • PHYS 482 - Quantum Mechanics


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    When Offered: As Needed

    482: The second course in the undergraduate quantum mechanics sequence. Topics will be selected from an advanced discussion of operators and commutation rules, angular momentum, spin, matrix mechanics, and scattering. It may include other applications to atomic and molecular physics. Must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 323 .
  
  • PHYS 491 - 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.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and instructor’s approval.
    Crosslisted With: PHYS 691
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and instructor’s approval.
    Crosslisted With: PHYS 692

Plant Science

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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.

  
  • PLSC 234 - Lawn and Turf Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    When Offered: Fall

    Principles and practices of identifying, establishing and maintaining lawns and turfs in the landscape for public and private agencies.

  
  • PLSC 234L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 242 - Fundamentals of Horticulture


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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.

  
  • PLSC 242L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PLSC 310 - Integrated Pest Management


    Credit(s): 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    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.
  
  • PLSC 310L - Integrated Pest Manage Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 321 - Landscape Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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 
  
  • PLSC 321L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • 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.
  
  • PLSC 322L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 324 - Landscape Construction Techniques


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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.

  
  • PLSC 324L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 333 - Weed Science


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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): Two semesters biological science.
    Crosslisted With: PLSC 533
  
  • PLSC 333L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 341 - Dendrology and Forest Ecology


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    When Offered: Fall

    The production, identification, management and utilization of important forest trees of the United States, emphasizing native hardwood species common to Tennessee.

  
  • PLSC 341L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 3
  
  • PLSC 342 - Fruit and Vegetable Production


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    When Offered: Spring - Even

    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.

  
  • PLSC 342L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 345 - Fruit and Vegetable Products


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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.

  
  • PLSC 345L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 363 - Plant Identification and Propagation


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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.

  
  • PLSC 363L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 365 - Greenhouse Crops and Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    When Offered: Fall

    Identification, propagation production and post-harvest physiology of floral, indoor and ornamental plants. Operation of greenhouses emphasizing state-of-art technologies and management.

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PLSC 422 - Forage Crops


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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
  
  • PLSC 422L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 431 - Principles of Plant Breeding


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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
  
  • PLSC 431L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 433 - Field Crop Production


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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
  
  • PLSC 433L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 442 - Crop Adaptation and Ecology


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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
  
  • PLSC 442L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 445 - Plants, Environment and Design


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab.
    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 .
  
  • PLSC 445L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 462 - Environmental Landscape Design


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    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 .
  
  • PLSC 462L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • PLSC 471 - Golf Course Management


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 0
    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.
  
  • PLSC 471L - Plant Science Lab


    Credit(s): 0
    Lecture Hours: 0
    Lab Hours: 2
  
  • 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

Political Science

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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 .
  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • POSC 343 - Politics, Economy and Society in Contemporary China


    Credit(s): 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 0
    When Offered: As Needed

    This course provides students with a systematic and critical understanding of contemporary China from historical, political and economic perspectives. It focuses on China’s economic reform, political changes, and social problems, including economic growth, social inequality, labor disputes, and ethnic conflicts. It also examines political and economic conflicts and cooperation between the U. S. and China.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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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