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Physical Education - Activities and Dance |
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PEAC 1030 - Dance Aerobics (0.5)
An exercise form designed to condition the cardiovascular and skeletal systems. Combines patterned routines and stretching to lively music. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1037 - Fitness Walking (0.5)
Students will develop an understanding of equipment, technique and health issues associated with walking. Students will develop a structured routine of walking for fitness. This course is designed to accommodate persons of advanced age and others with diverse abilities. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1038 - Intermediate Aerobics (0.5)
Students are familiarized with more advanced aerobic exercises and fitness concepts to promote health-related fitness. The intermediate aerobics core activities will build onto the base moves learned in the beginning dance aerobics. Additionally, changes and modifications in choreography will be implemented to change base moves into more advanced variations. Prerequisite: PEAC 1030 or consent of Instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1041 - Women’s Self-Defense (.5)
Introduces a fitness program which combines basic low-impact aerobic moves with the fundamentals of self-defense and kickboxing. Emphasis is placed on correct technique and execution of all kickboxing basic moves. Designed to provide maximum cardiovascular benefits, muscular endurance, speed and agility, in addition to balance and flexibility and mind/body integration. (.5 hr lec, . 5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1045 - Cardio Kickboxing (0.5)
Students learn physical, verbal, and psychological self-defense techniques for dealing with varieties of self-defense situations including those which end up on the ground. This class provides opportunity for structured group discussions in addition to verbal and physical practice and simulated attack scenarios with the instructor in padded gear. (.5 hrs lec, .5 hrs lab)
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PEAC 1046 - Beginning Pilates (0.5)
Students are introduced to the Pilates method of body conditioning. Pilates mat work emphasizes core musculature as it applies to everyday movement. The course focuses on developing core strength, posture, breath control, body alignment, and flexibility. Benefits include balance, body awareness, relaxation, injury prevention, stress reduction, and increased self-confidence. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1048 - Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing (0.5)
An intermediate cardiovascular endurance activity that combines boxing, kickboxing, aerobics, and physical conditioning exercises. This course is for students who desire to increase cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscular endurance in an aerobic format that uses kicking, jumping, and boxing movements integrated with a five-eight inch step. Emphasis is on safe exercise progression and technique in a format utilizing aerobic kickboxing. Prerequisite: PEAC 1045 or consent of Instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1049 - Indoor Cycling (0.5)
Indoor Cycling is a full-body, low-impact, aerobic exercise that can help strengthen the heart, lower blood pressure, boost energy, burn off extra fat, tone legs and stomach, reduce stress and tension, and boost peak performance. This course emphasizes everyone’s individual needs, regardless of athletic ability and is taught in a group atmosphere through participation on specially built cycles. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1050 - Beginning Tennis (0.5)
Introduces techniques of grip, stance, footwork, service, strokes, volleys, lobs, and smashing. Emphasis on stroke combinations and return of service. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1105 - Personal Fitness Training-Group (0.5)
Two thirty-minute group fitness training sessions per week for seven weeks from a personal trainer. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1110 - Cardio Strength Training for Older Adults (0.5)
A total exercise class for older adults blending together cardio, strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility whose goal is to educate, inform, and motivate the participation of older adults in physical activities for better health. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1115 - Personal Fitness Training - Single/ Duet (0.5)
Two thirty-minute group fitness training sessions per week for seven weeks from a personal trainer. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1253 - Beginning Bowling (0.5)
Introduces elements of stance, pushaway and delivery, back swing and follow through, ball types, spare shooting, and spot bowling. Some emphasis on scorekeeping. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1254 - Snowboarding (0.5)
Introduces the basics of downhill running, correct posture and weighting, heel and toe turns, traversing, equipment selection, etiquette and safety. Flexible format allows for instruction for a wide range of skill and ability. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1255 - Beginning Golf (0.5)
Introduces elements of club selection, grip, stance, swing, shot types, difficult lies, golf rules, and etiquette. Emphasis is placed on the swing. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1257 - Beginning Racquetball (0.5)
Introduces stroke mechanics, shot selection, defensive and offensive strategy, equipment, rules of play, and court safety. Some emphasis on tournament play. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1258 - Beginning Skiing (0.5)
Introduces basic skills of downhill running, turning, traversing, climbing (side step and herringbone), equipment selection, and safety. Flexible format allows instruction for wide range of skill and ability. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1259 - Beginning Cross-Country Skiing (0.5)
Introduces fundamental strides, turning techniques, uphill and downhill skiing, equipment selection, and preparation and organization for light touring. Some emphasis on skating technique. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1260 - Beginning Volleyball (0.5)
Introduces elements of passing, setting, offensive and defensive net play, serving, and game strategy. Some emphasis on hitting skills. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1264 - Beginning Softball (0.5)
Introduces skills of throwing, catching, pitching, fielding, batting, base running, infield play, and offensive and defensive strategy. Some emphasis on rules of play and score keeping. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1265 - Floor Hockey (0.5)
Introduces skills of passing, shooting, goalkeeping, advancing the puck, and strategies for offensive and defensive play. Some emphasis on officiating. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1273 - Weight Training/Conditioning (0.5)
Introduces elements of grip, proper form and breathing, specific muscle group training, and circuit and strength training. Lifting technique emphasized. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1274 - Advanced Weight Training and Conditioning (0.5)
This course reviews the fundamentals and provides for continued improvement in strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility development. Students will learn safe and effective techniques for weight training at any experience level. Students are required to design and follow a personal weight training program. Prerequisite: PEAC 1273 or consent of Instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1278 - Taekwondo I (0.5)
A discipline in Korean martial arts emphasizing physical, mental, and character development of the individual. Course guides beginners through stretching exercises, basic stances and techniques, and introduces the history and philosophy of Taekwondo. (. 5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1281 - Beginning Casting and Angling (0.5)
Introduces students to fly-fishing in one of the most outstanding settings for angling in the world. Combines lecture sessions with field trips to expose students to many facets of fly-fishing. Course explores this fascinating sport as an engrossing lifetime study. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1285 - Kayaking (1)
Introduces fundamentals of paddling, rolling, outfitting, transporting, and safety for the slalom kayak. Rescue techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite: Intermediate swimming ability. (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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PEAC 1286 - Spelunking (0.5)
Introduces basic lighting and safety equipment, horizontal and vertical technique, and trip organization. Cave conservation emphasized. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1287 - Rock Climbing (1)
Introduces climbing technique, equipment, history, and ethics. Emphasis on safety and rescue techniques. (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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PEAC 1288 - Bicycle Touring (0.5)
Students are introduced to the concepts and skills of bicycle riding, bicycle repair, equipment selection and use, riding ethics, and safe riding techniques in a variety of riding conditions. Riding up to approximately eight miles per day on road surfaces such as single-track trails, cross-country trails, or in the mountains may be required. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1294 - Beginning Yoga (0.5)
Students learn the modern approach for applying some of the ancient techniques of yoga to enhance “wellness” and “well-being.” Students will be introduced to yoga through physical postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayma), and meditation techniques (dhyana). (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1300 - Social Dance (1)
Students are introduced to international style ballroom dancing such as cha cha, rumba, jive, samba, waltz, tango, foxtrot, and salsa. There will be some emphasis on social skills, history, dance terminology, and performance. (2 hrs lab)
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PEAC 1303 - Intermediate Bowling (0.5)
Students will review the fundamentals of bowling and be introduced to more advanced skills and lane strategy. Instruction includes analysis of faults, advanced drills, and more advanced techniques for the hook. Prerequisite: PEAC 1253 or consent of Instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 1560 - Beginning Orienteering (1)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the map and compass techniques including triangulation, contours, declination, bearings, and land navigation. The course will also cover the use of GPS units in the backcountry, routing planning through computer software, and Geo-Caching with a GPS. (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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PEAC 1600 - Ice Climbing (1)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic techniques, equipment and ethics of Technical Ice Climbing. The emphasis is on route selection, safety, and staying warm and comfortable in the cold environment. (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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PEAC 1685 - Cardio Boot Camp (0.5)
This advanced course of physical conditioning combines high energy cardio respiratory activity with military-style physical training to improve muscular endurance, develop increased levels of cardio respiratory fitness, promote flexibility, and reduce total body fat. The class format will incorporate various exercises including: dumb bell weights, calisthenics, whole body lifts, abdominal (core) movements, cycling intervals, jump rope, speed drills, and flexibility exercises. Emphasizes multiple body aerobic and anaerobic exercises to produce a cross-training effect. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 2011 - Intermediate Swimming (0.5)
This course is designed to build upon the skills and knowledge gained in Beginning Swimming. An intermediate level of water safety will be introduced; more advanced components of swimming mechanics will be demonstrated; and more in depth understanding of swimming as a component of a healthy lifestyle will be gained. The primary means of learning in the class will be through in-water practice of skills. Prerequisite: PEAC 1012 or consent of Instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 2050 - Intermediate Tennis (0.5)
Students study the intermediate techniques of tennis: topspin and slice forehands and backhands and the different kinds of serves. Focuses on singles and doubles strategies as well as the mental aspects of the game. An attempt is made to develop an appreciation and love for the game so the student will participate in the activity after college. Prerequisite: PEAC 1050 or consent of Instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 2055 - Intermediate Golf (.5)
This course is designed for the intermediate player who wants to learn more about golf. Priority is given to golf etiquette, course management skills, golfing strategies, and golfing for conditions. A variety of trouble shots and more advanced shots will be practiced. Student is responsible for green fees. Prerequisite: or consent of instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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PEAC 2294 - Intermediate Yoga (0.5)
Students learn a modern approach of applying some of the ancient techniques of yoga to enhance “wellness” and “well-being.” Students will progress from basic to more advanced yoga postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayma), and meditation techniques (dhyana). Prerequisite: PEAC 1294 or consent of Instructor. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)
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Physical Education - Professional |
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PEPR 1000 - Movement Core I (Spring semester only) (2)
Students acquire skills and knowledge necessary to teach basic tumbling, apparatus, and swimming skills to public school students. (2 hrs lec)
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PEPR 1004 - Foundations of Physical Education (Fall semester only) (3)
Students develop an introductory understanding of the academic discipline of physical education with an emphasis on the teaching career. Provides prospective teachers with a general concept of the meaning and interpretation of physical education plus presents a description of what is involved in preparation for teaching in this field. (3 hrs lec)
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PEPR 1025 - Movement Core II (Fall only) (2)
Students learn the skills and knowledge necessary to teach basic movement skills in physical education including fundamental locomotor, stability, and jumping skills with an emphasis on analysis of movement and utilization of the skills in sport development. (2 hrs lec)
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PEPR 1040 - Sport First Aid (2)
Coaches develop knowledge and skills necessary to recognize common sport injuries and administer the appropriate sport first aid to the injured or ill athlete. Designed to meet Wyoming State Coaches certification requirements for sport first aid. Upon successful completion of the course, coaches will receive ASEP certification in Sport First Aid and American Red Cross first aid. (2 hrs lec)
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PEPR 1105 - Rodeo Fundamentals: Roughstock (2)
Students demonstrate an understanding of the rules, techniques, and safety practices of Roughstock Events (bull riding, saddle bronc riding, or bareback bronc riding). Clinic emphasizes hands-on practice. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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PEPR 1115 - Rodeo Fundamentals: Timed Events (2)
Students demonstrate an understanding of the rules, techniques, and safety practices of Timed Events (calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing, or goat tying). Clinic emphasizes hands-on practice. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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PEPR 2000 - Movement Core III (Spring only) (2)
Students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to teach basic movement skills in physical education. Focuses primarily on manipulative skills for hands and feet including throwing, catching, dribbling, volleying, trapping, kicking, and striking. (2 hrs lec)
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PEPR 2012 - Physical Education for Elementary School (3)
Trains prospective elementary teachers to develop every child’s need for strength, skills, health, and knowledge. Involves training with grade school children in the community. (3 hrs lec)
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PEPR 2025 - Movement Core IV (Fall only) (2)
Prospective school-based physical and health education teachers K-12 focus on the following primary content areas: what is fitness education and why do we need it; development of concepts-based fitness curriculum; teaching cognitive aspects of fitness education; teaching physical aspects of fitness education; and promoting fitness education. (2 hrs lec)
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PEPR 2050 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2)
Provides the prospective coach with the basic skills necessary to provide basic care for the injured athlete. Strongly emphasizes prevention, recognition, and care of athletic injuries, including conditioning, wrapping, padding, taping, physicals, nutrition and other means. Designed to meet Wyoming State certification requirements for coaches. (2 hrs lec)
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PEPR 2069 - History and Philosophy of Sport (3)
Students develop a historical, philosophical, and global perspective of sport through the study of contributions from the Greeks, Romans, and other world cultures including the United States from the colonial period to the present. Class members also analyze the major contributions of important sports philosophers. (3 hrs lec)
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PEPR 2091 - Rules and Techniques of Athletic Officiating I (1)
Studies officiating techniques, rules, and the role of the official. Involves practical officiating experience. (2 hrs lec)
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PEPR 2100 - Theory of Coaching (2)
Designed to meet the Wyoming State Coaches Certification Requirement. Prepares coaches in the fundamentals of coaching any sport. (2 hrs lec)
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PEPR 2105 - Advanced Rodeo Skills: Roughstock (2)
Students demonstrate an understanding of equipment preparation, advanced techniques, and safety practices of Roughstock Events (bull riding, saddle bronc riding, or bareback bronc riding). Clinic emphasizes hands-on practice on pro-stock. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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PEPR 2110 - Coaching Principles (2)
Studies coaching philosophy and objectives. Includes study of sports psychology, pedagogy, physiology, and management. Assists participants to develop coaching style and teaches successful coaching techniques. (2 hrs lec)
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PEPR 2115 - Advanced Rodeo Skills: Timed Events (2)
Students demonstrate an understanding of equipment preparation, advanced techniques, and safety practices of Timed Events (calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing, or goat tying). Clinic emphasizes hands-on practice on pro-stock. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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PEPR 2200 - Physical Education, Health and Coaching Practicum (Spring only) (2-4)
Non-teaching students acquire practical experience in physical education, health, or coaching. Students will be placed in coaching situations, after school programs, recreational sports, geriatric living centers, movement or dance academies or health facilities, depending on their individual area of emphasis. A preceptor will guide each student through the experience. Student learning will be assessed by an in-depth student portfolio, final oral presentation, and student’s preceptor and on-campus instructor evaluations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab per credit hour) Capstone Course
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Physical Education - Varsity Athletics |
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PEAT 1000 - Varsity Sports (1)
Represents active participation on an athletic varsity team, attendance at practice, and some independent study. One specific sport will be emphasized in each section of this class (i.e., basketball, volleyball, wrestling or rodeo). (1 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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PEAT 1005 - Varsity Sports (1)
See PEAT 1000 for course description. Sophomore level. (1 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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Physics |
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PHYS 1050 - Concepts of Physics (4)
An introduction to the concepts of physics from a logical non-mathematical viewpoint. Credit cannot be earned in this course if credit has been earned in PHYS 1110 or PHYS 1310 . Prerequisite: Placement at math level 2. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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PHYS 1090 - Fundamentals of the Physical Universe (4)
Applies fundamental principles of Chemistry and physics to real life situations. Designed primarily for elementary education students. Prerequisite: Placement at math level 3. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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PHYS 1110 - General Physics I (4)
Introduces fundamental laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave motion. Some attention to processes of scientific discovery. For science and non-science students seeking a background in physics. Credit cannot be earned in this course if credit has been earned in PHYS 1310 . Prerequisite: Placement at math level 3. (3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab)
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PHYS 1120 - General Physics II (4)
Topics include electricity, magnetism, optics, light, relativity, and nuclear physics. A continuation of PHYS 1110 . PHYS 1110 . (3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab)
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PHYS 1310 - College Physics I (4)
Students concentrate on physical sciences, math, or engineering and are introduced to the laws of classical mechanics (including mechanical waves and simple harmonic motion), and thermodynamics as applied to physical problems with an emphasis on theoretical development. Incorporates examples and topics from contemporary physics where appropriate. Prerequisite: MATH 2200 . (3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab)
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PHYS 1320 - College Physics II (4)
Students are introduced to the laws of classical electromagnetism, classical optics and modern physics as applied to physical problems, with an emphasis on theoretical development. Incorporates examples and topics from contemporary physics where appropriate. Prerequisite: MATH 2200 . (3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab)
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PHYS 2149 - Nuclear Century (3)
Students acquire an understanding and appreciation for the development of nuclear energy and the social, psychological, political, and environmental issues associated with it. (3 hrs lec)
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PHYS 2320 - Modern Physics (3)
Serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and explores many subfields that were facilitated by its formulation: nuclear, atomic, elementary particle, and condensed matter physics. In addition, the course delves into special and general theories of relativity and examines their applications in cosmology and astrophysics. Students will also consider the mathematical process of renormalization and the quest to formulate a unified model of the fundamental forces that reconciles quantum physics with general relativity. Prerequisite: PHYS 1320 . Corequisite: MATH 2310 . (3 hrs lec)
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Political Science |
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POLS 1000 - American and Wyoming Government (3)
An introductory course for political science programs that meets statutory requirements for instruction in principles and provisions of the constitutions of the U.S. and Wyoming. (3 hrs lec)
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POLS 1200 - Non-Western Political Cultures (3)
Students acquire an introductory understanding of the context of non-Western politics, the political processes and institutions of specific non-Western countries, the cultures and social systems of these countries, and select national and transnational problems facing the non-Western world. Students utilize a comparative framework based on an analysis and discussion of the theories, histories, institutions, and policies of the selected countries. Additional material includes comparative references to the political cultures and systems of other non-Western examples. (3 hrs lec)
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POLS 2000 - Current Issues in American Government (3)
Reviews current policies and policy makers in American government. Makes a special effort to relate current political issues and government’s attempt to deal with them. (3 hrs lec)
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POLS 2010 - Comparative Government (3)
Surveys representative governing systems with selected foreign governments providing basis for course. (3 hrs lec)
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POLS 2310 - Introduction to International Relations (3)
Surveys contemporary relations between the nations of the world. Introduces basic principles and conventional tools for conducting relations between nations. (3 hrs lec)
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POLS 2460 - Introduction to Political Theory (3)
A survey of the history of western political thought including the study of concepts and approaches to political theory. (3 hours lec)
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POLS 2500 - Leadership Skills: Model United Nations (3)
Students learn to appreciate the United Nations’ mission and the role of diplomacy in the world today. It will provide students an in-depth understanding of the policy concerns and foreign policy options available to the assigned country. This course, however, goes beyond a book-learning approach to the UN. By participating in an intercollegiate Model United Nations simulation conference, students will be transformed into diplomats/government officials working inside an international body to achieve their goals. Students will participate in research, speech making, resolution drafting, consensus building, developing interpersonal relations, and will experience negotiations carried out every day by real diplomats. They will learn the basic rules by which UN diplomats operate and put the knowledge they have gained into effect by trying to craft agreements to solve real-world, real-time issues at the conference. This course is the same as . Consent of instructor is required. (3 hrs lec)
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Psychology |
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PSYC 1000 - General Psychology (4)
Introduces the principles of human behavior as related to biological, physiological, mental, learning, personality, and social factors in human development. (4 hrs lec)
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PSYC 1200 - Human Development (3)
A study of human development from conception to death. Student examines changes in the human organism throughout the life span. Covers physical growth, changes in learning and cognitive processes, emotional and social development, and key decision points in human existence. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 . (3 hrs lec)
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PSYC 1250 - Human Potential Seminar (1)
Focuses on personal clarification of values, goals, strengths, and potential of each participant through a structured group process. (1 hr lec)
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PSYC 2000 - Research Psychological Methods (4)
A lecture and laboratory course introducing students to methods of investigating behavioral science questions. Students learn research strategies including observation, survey, program evaluation, and experimentation. Emphasizes experimental methods. A writing intensive course. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 , Completion of 10 hours in Psychology recommended, successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab) Capstone Course
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PSYC 2080 - Biological Psychology (3)
Introduces biological bases of behavior. Includes ethology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior, and evolution and behavioral genetics. Presents basic structural and functional properties of the nervous system. Prerequisite: 4 hours of psychology. 4 hours of biology recommended. (3 hrs lec)
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PSYC 2200 - Human Sexuality (3)
An interdisciplinary study of human sexuality from biological, sociological, and psychological perspectives. Examines research in sexuality; the sexual response cycle; variations of sexual identity; and the social, legal, and religious implications of sexuality. Involves students in questions of values and ethics. (3 hrs lec)
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PSYC 2300 - Child Psychology (3)
The physical, mental, and personality development of children from conception to adolescence with emphasis on the major roles played by maturation and learning, contrasting theories of child development, and the conduct and use of research on children. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 . (3 hrs lec)
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PSYC 2330 - Psychology of Adjustment (3)
Principles of mental hygiene in personal, social, emotional, and vocational adjustment which are based on an understanding of normal and abnormal personality and personality change methods. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 . (3 hrs lec)
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PSYC 2340 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
Students acquire a general overview of abnormal behavior emphasizing types, etiology, and treatment methods. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 . (3 hrs lec)
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PSYC 2380 - Social Psychology (3)
A study of the ways in which a person’s perceptions, thoughts, feelings, desires, behaviors, and values are influenced by other people. Also examines how an individual can affect the functioning of the groups to which he or she belongs. Credit cannot be earned in both PSYC 2380 and SOC 2380 . Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or SOC 1000 . (3 hrs lec)
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Radio Broadcasting |
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RADI 1970 - Radio Practicum I (2)
Students produce and maintain programming for the campus radio station and its online streaming. Class members will produce music programming, news, sports, weather, public affairs, and promotion for the station, including live coverage of campus events. (4 hrs lab)
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RADI 2500 - Radio Station Management (3)
Students will learn radio station management methods using the Northwest College noncommercial FM radio station as a laboratory tool. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (3 hrs lec) Capstone Course
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RADI 2970 - Radio Practicum II (2)
Students produce and maintain programming for the campus radio station and its online streaming. Class members will produce music programming, news, sports, weather, public affairs, and promotion for the station, including live coverage of campus events. (4 hrs lab)
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Range Management |
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RGMG 1000 - Introduction to Range Management (1)
Orientation to range management as a field of study and as a profession including assistance in preparing the student’s academic program. (1 hr lec)
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RGMG 2000 - Principles of Range Management (3)
This course covers the basic principles of range management as they affect livestock production, wildlife management, grazing systems and patterns, grazing regions, and vegetation types. Range vegetation with livestock uses and range nutrition in related areas are all examined. Several field trips included. Prerequisite: RGMG 1000 . (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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RGMG 2225 - Rangeland Plant Identification (2)
Students learn about the distribution and sight identification of western United States rangeland plants. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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Social Science |
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SOSC 2395 - Seminar in Social Science Research (3)
Students learn about the traditions and research techniques of various social science disciplines. Students acquire familiarity with library, Web-based, and other data collection methods, as well as rules of evidence and logical argumentation. Each student completes a research paper and presents the results in a multimedia format. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (3 hrs lec) Capstone Course
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Sociology |
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SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles (3)
Seeks to understand the social and cultural dimensions of life and those factors which influence human behavior. Seeks to broaden the student’s exposure to a wide variety of cultures, subcultures, and modes of behavior. (3 hrs lec)
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SOC 1005 - Risky Behaviors (3)
Designed to increase a student’s awareness of the social influence of drugs, alcohol, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and sexual assault from a multi-disciplinary perspective (health, physiological, and sociological). Presents in logical form accurate, current information from the biological, health, and sociological sciences essential for making sound decisions regarding lifestyle choices. Course fulfills one credit of non-activity based wellness education or three credits of social science. Credit cannot be earned in both SOC 1005 and HLED 1005 . (3 hrs lec)
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SOC 1100 - Social Problems (3)
Students examine current social problems in America by utilizing basic sociological concepts and methods. Topics include: health care, poverty, crime, prejudice, drug use, inequality, and population/immigration. (3 hrs lec)
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SOC 1200 - Introduction to Social Work (3)
Seeks to familiarize students with the basic principles, methods, and skills of social work. Considers career opportunities in social work and related professions. (3 hrs lec)
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SOC 2325 - Marriage and Family (3)
A consideration of scientific research and expert insight with regard to dating, marriage, and family life. Includes such topics as dating, love, marital adjustment, finance management, marital conflict, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and childbearing. (3 hrs lec)
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SOC 2340 - Relationship Violence (3)
Students will learn the nature and extent of domestic violence, child abuse, dating violence, and sexual assault in America and the legal ramifications. A historical perspective on relationship violence will be explored as well as contemporary factors that contribute to the recurrence of the cycle of violence. Finally, coping strategies and techniques to prevent burnout will be addressed for the professional working with the victims of violence. Students who successfully complete this course with a grade of “B” or better may be eligible for possible internship positions with Crisis Intervention Services. (3 hrs lec)
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SOC 2380 - Social Psychology (3)
Students learn principles of mental hygiene in personal, social, emotional, and vocational adjustment which are based on an understanding of normal and abnormal personality and personality change methods. This course is the same as PSYC 2380 . Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or SOC 1000 (3 hrs lec)
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SOC 2400 - Criminology (3)
Introduction to the field of criminology describing the nature and extent of crime in the United States. Topics include theories on crime causation, classifications of crime, collection of crime statistics, and the Criminal Justice System’s response to controlling crime. Credit cannot be earned in both SOC 2400 and CRMJ 2400 . Prerequisite: SOC 1000 . (3 hrs lec
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SPAN 1010 - First Year Spanish I (4)
Introduces the essentials of Spanish necessary for oral and written use of the language. Gives practice in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing as well as introduces Spanish culture. Requires the use of an audio program with each chapter. Previous Spanish language experience is not required. (4 hrs lec)
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SPAN 1020 - First Year Spanish II (4)
Continuation of SPAN 1010 . More cultural topics covered. Requires the use of an audio program with each chapter. Prerequisite: Two years of high school Spanish or Completion of SPAN 1010 with a “C-” or better. (4 hrs lec)
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