2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses
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Description of courses offered by the various departments
The symbols FA (fall), IN (interim), SP (spring), and SU (summer) indicate when each course is offered. The credit (semester hours) for each course is indicated in parentheses after the course name. Interim course descriptions are made available during the fall semester and are published online.
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Physical Education and Recreation: Personal Fitness A course in this area is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and activity requirements to maintain active lives. This course is to be used as a gateway course before students complete their two additional requirements, one from leisure and lifetime activities and one from sport, dance and society core categories. (Students take one course from the personal fitness series then one course each from the leisure and lifetime series and from the sport, dance and society series.) The emphasis in each course is on fitness development and maintenance. Students are expected to train 3 times per week—2 times in class and 1 time outside of class. All courses involve the participation in conditioning activities, lectures, discussions, papers, and tests. Conceptual topics related to wellness included in all personal fitness courses are these: (1) principles for the development of an active lifestyle, (2) issues in nutrition, and (3) body image.
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PER 106 - Cardio Cross Training (1)
FA, SP. This course emphasizes personal fitness through a variety of cardiovascular modalities, including, jogging, spinning, agilities, circuit training, and water aerobics. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Personal Fitness Core.
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PER 107 - Strength and Conditioning (1)
FA, SP. The emphasis in this course will be fitness development and maintenance through the modality of resistance training. Proper technique, program development, and basic muscular physiology will all be highlighted in this class. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Personal Fitness Core.
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PER 108 - Aquatic Fitness (1)
FA, SP. This course is designed to use the water, in particular, lap swimming and other activities to improve cardiovascular fitness. This is NOT a swimming skills class; rather the students will spend most of their time being very active in the water. Classes will be adjusted for different abilities. Students must provide goggles and appropriate swim wear. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Personal Fitness Core.
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PER 110 - Water Aerobics (1)
This course emphasizes the development of personal fitness levels. Students will participate in a variety of activities in the pool. Water will be used as a resistive force as a means of improving conditioning levels. Classes will be adjusted for different ability levels. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 112 - Special Topics in Personal Fitness (1)
FA, SP. A course in this area is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and activity requirements to maintain active lives. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Personal Fitness Core.
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Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities A course in this area is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge to acquire and develop selected motor skills for a lifetime of leisure. Each course emphasizes the following: 1) personal development in a specific activity, and 2) acquisition of basic skills needed for a lifetime of healthy leisure activity. Lectures, readings, and activity (golf I, bowling, sacred dance, etc.) are used to educate the student on the values of skill instruction, practice, and participation in a lifetime activity. Students are provided with a general introduction to current issues such as these: skill building, Christian stewardship, and stress management.
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PER 120 - Scuba (1)
This course is designed to allow students to gain certification in Scuba. Course fee required. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 124 - Swim I (1)
FA, SP. This course emphasizes the fundamentals of freestyle, flip turns, streamlines and good lap swimming habits, so the student will appreciate moving through the water and feel more comfortable adding lap swimming to their fitness plan. Goggles and appropriate swimwear are required. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 125 - Swim II (1)
FA, SP. This course is designed to develop swimming skills. Students will be required to learn all four competitive strokes. The class will also cover strategies and methods of using the water to reach fitness goals. Goggles and appropriate swimwear are required. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 126 - Cross Country Skiing (1)
This course offers students an introduction to aerobic fitness through the modality of cross country skiing. Proper technique, equipment choice, route planning, and safety will all be addressed. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 127 - Downhill Skiing (1)
This course offers students an introduction to downhill skiing technique. Proper apparel, safety, and etiquette will all be covered with special emphasis on stopping, turning, getting up, and proper pole use. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 128 - Ice Skating (1)
This course is designed for students to develop ice skating skills. Students will be instructed in basic and intermediate ice skating skills. Skate rental is available and a course fee is required. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 129 - Karate (1)
This course focuses on a Korean style of Karate called Pu Kang Tang Soo Do. Students will learn technique execution, low stances, high chambers for kicks, erect posture and flowing and focused movements. The four basic skill components include marching basics, kata, one-steps and slow motion sparing. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 130 - Women’s Self Defense (1)
FA, SP. This course is designed to equip women with a wide array of physical and mental skills so they can make effective decisions and responses in pre-assaultive and assaultive situations. Students will learn strategies to avoid an assault, basic strikes and blocks, releases from a variety of holds, weapon defense, confrontation skills, societal issues related to the objectification of women, and defense against rape and abusive relationships. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 132 - Golf Level I (1)
FA, SP. This beginning golf course is designed to teach basic skills and techniques used in the game of golf. Proper stance, grip, and swing of the club will be explained and demonstrated. Students will receive further instruction as they participate in practicing the basics. Training principles will also be discussed as applicable to the game of golf. *Students are required to bring their own clubs. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 133 - Golf Level II (1)
FA, SP. This advanced golf course is designed to build on earlier skills gained in beginning golf classes or in actual play of the game. The students will learn advanced skills, techniques and strategies used by advanced golfers. This will include more advanced skills such as knowing how to hook or slice in order to adapt to the challenges of a golf course. Students will receive expanded instruction as they participate in actual play on the course. *Students are required to bring their own clubs. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 137 - Bowling (1)
FA, SP. The course provides beginning bowling skill instruction and practice so that the student will enhance skill and enjoy participation in a lifetime sport. History, rules, etiquette, scoring, technique, and game play strategies will all be covered. There will be a course fee. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 138 - Wilderness Pursuits (1)
FA, SP. This course introduces students to the essential knowledge and skills for competently enjoying various wilderness activities (i.e. backpacking, canoeing, and climbing). Students will apply their knowledge and skills through weekly practice and a weekend-long trip. Throughout the course students will explore the themes of adventure, self-sufficiency, stress management, and stewardship through a Christian faith lens. Exploring, developing, and living answers to these questions set students up to enjoy and care for God’s kingdom (i.e. the natural world, other people, and themselves) in new and deeper ways. A course fee for trip costs will be applied.
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PER 140 - Special Topics: Lifetime & Leisure (1)
FA, IN, SP. A course in this area is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge to acquire and develop selected motor skills for a lifetime of leisure. Each course emphasizes the following: 1) personal development in a specific activity, and 2) acquisition of basic skills needed for a lifetime of healthy leisure activity. Lectures, readings, and activity (golf I, bowling, sacred dance, etc.) are used to educate the student on the values of skill instruction, practice, and participation in a lifetime activity. Students are provided with a general introduction to current issues such as these: skill building, Christian stewardship, and stress management.
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PER 141 - Rock Climbing I (1)
FA, SP. This course offers students an introduction to basic rock climbing skills. The objective of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to examine, practice, and demonstrate individual proficiency in climbing safety, essential knots, basic top-rope systems, climbing technique, belay systems and techniques, introductory top-rope anchor construction, climbing site safety, and route selection. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 142 - Rock Climbing II (1)
FA, SP. This course offers students an introduction to intermediate and advance rock climbing skills including advanced technique, performance climbing training program, sport climbing (lead), introduction to traditional lead climbing, and an introduction to outdoor climbing systems and anchors. Students entering this course are required to have taken PER 141, have basic knot and hitch proficiency, and/or climb 5.9 (or above) routes. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 143 - Canoeing (1)
This course offers students an introduction to lake and river canoeing skills. It is the objective of this course to provide students with the opportunity to examine, practice, and demonstrate individual proficiency in tandem canoeing. This course will begin by focusing on equipment, equipment use, and proper posture. The class will then learn a variety of essential and advanced strokes and bracing techniques. Students will have the opportunity to apply canoeing skills to both flat-water and river canoeing environments. The course will also cover safety, risk and hazard evaluation, basic rescue skills, and general trip planning. Off-site classes and a Saturday trip will be required. There is a course fee. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 144 - Frisbee (1)
FA, SP. This course is designed to learn the skills needed to play the game. Basic fundamentals of skills including throwing forehand and backhand and catching will be explained and demonstrated. After reviewing basic skills, the students will learn advanced skills, techniques, strategies and how to perform and execute all the skills. The fundamental game strategies and rules will be emphasized. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 145 - Fly Fishing (1)
This course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of fly fishing. The course will involve activities to teach students the basics of fly fishing including terms and equipment, casting, knot tying, aquatic entomology, fly selection, reading water, wading techniques and safety, and fly fishing tactics. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 150 - Educational Dance (1)
FA, SP. This course focuses primarily on dance in Elementary Education and is required for that program. Students will explore the doing and creating of dance (process and product) and the planning and teaching of dance (lesson design and pedagogy) in the elementary classroom. Students will gain a working knowledge of the fundamentals of dance and apply them across the elementary curriculum. Students will create and peer-teach lessons in folk dance and creative dance. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 151 - Tap Dance I (1)
FA, SP. This is a beginning-level course in basic tap dance technique. Students will perform steps, combinations and dances learned in class for their final skill test. Students are required to supply their own tap shoes. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 152 - Jazz Dance I (1)
FA. This is a beginning-level course in basic jazz dance technique. Students will perform dances learned in class for their final skill test. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 153 - Modern Dance I (1)
FA, SP. This is a beginning-level course in basic modern dance technique. Students will perform three dances learned in class for their final skill test. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 154 - Sacred Dance (1)
FA, SP. This is a beginning-level course that explores dance with sacred meaning. Students will study basic modern dance technique to learn dances of prayer and praise. The final project will include a presentation of student choreography. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 155 - Ballet Dance I (1)
FA, SP. This is a beginning-level course in basic ballet technique. Students will perform ballet combinations and dances learned in class for the final skill test. Students are required to supply their own ballet shoes. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 156 - Creative Dance (1)
FA, SP. This is a beginning-level course that introduces and explores the basic elements of dance through improvisation. Students will choreograph and perform group dances for the final project. Required for the Dance Minor. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core.
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PER 157 - Rhythm in Dance (1)
This is a beginning-level course that explores the use of rhythm in dance. Students will learn the basics of various dance styles in different rhythmic structures. Dance students will partner with music students to perform a final composition. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 158 - Social Dance (1)
This is a beginning-level course in basic social dance styles of 20th Century America. Students will perform dances such as waltz, polka, foxtrot, Lindy-Hop and swing for their final skill test. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 159 - Square and Folk Dance (1)
This is a beginning-level course in American Square Dance and international folk dances. Students will perform dances learned in class for their final skill test. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Leisure and Lifetime Activities Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance, and Society A course in this area is designed to help students develop a faith-informed perspective, understanding of and appreciation for the impact of highly-skilled human movement through play, and sport, with a particular focus on the enhancement of selected motor skills. Lectures, readings, and group activity are used to educate the student on the values of skill instruction, practice, and participation in a lifetime activity.
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PER 161 - Tap Dance II (1)
FA, SP. This is a second-level course in tap dance technique. Students will learn intermediate techniques and will perform dances with elements of their own choreography for the final skill test. Students are required to supply their own tap shoes. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core. (Pre-requisite: PER 151 or equivalent experience) Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 162 - Jazz Dance II (1)
FA. This is a second-level course in jazz dance technique. Students will learn intermediate techniques and will perform dances with elements of their own choreography for the final skill test. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core. (Pre-requisite: PER 152 or equivalent experience)
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PER 163 - Modern Dance II (1)
SP. This is a second-level course in modern dance technique. Students will learn intermediate techniques and will perform dances with elements of their own choreography for the final skill test. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core. (Pre-requisite: PER 153 or equivalent experience)
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PER 165 - Ballet Dance II (1)
SP. This is a second-level course in ballet technique. Students will learn intermediate techniques and will perform dances taught in class for the final skill test. Students are required to supply their own ballet shoes. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core. (Pre-requisite: PER 155 or equivalent experience)
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PER 167 - Period Styles of Dance (1)
This is a beginning-level course in historic Western dances. Specific dances in their historical contexts will include: Renaissance Court Dances, 19th Century Waltz, Foxtrot and Swing progression. The instruction will focus primarily on dance for the theater. Students will perform dances learned in class for the final skill test. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 168 - Visual Design in Dance (1)
This is a beginning-level course that explores the visual elements of dance in partnership with an art class. Elements within student artwork such as line, shape, color and texture are the basis for dance compositions, shown to fellow dancers and artists in the final course project. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 170 - Special Topics: Sport, Dance & Society (1)
FA, SP. A course in this area is designed to help students develop a faith-informed perspective, understanding of and appreciation for the impact of highly-skilled human movement through play and sport, with a particular focus on the enhancement of selected motor skills. Lectures, readings, and group activity are used to educate the student on the values of skill instruction, practice, and participation in a lifetime of activity.
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PER 171 - Racquetball (1)
This course is designed to learn the skills needed to play the game. Basic fundamentals of skills and shots, including serves, forehand and back hand will be explained and demonstrated. After reviewing basic skills, the students will learn advanced skills, techniques, strategies and how to perform and execute all the skills. The fundamental game strategies and rules will be emphasized *Students are required to bring their own racquet and protective eyewear (goggles). This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 172 - Water Polo (1)
FA, SP. This course is designed for students to learn the skills, rules and strategies of water polo. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 173 - Basketball (1)
FA, SP. This course offers an introduction to basketball skills, strategies, and rules. Emphasis is placed on skill development through drill work, and game play. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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PER 174 - Volleyball Level I (1)
FA, SP. A beginning volleyball course is designed to teach the basic skills and techniques used in the game of volleyball. Basic fundamentals of skills including serving, receiving, setting, blocking and spiking will be explained and demonstrated. The fundamental game strategies and rules used in the actual game and training principles will also be discussed as applicable to the game of volleyball. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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PER 175 - Volleyball Level II (1)
FA, SP. An advanced volleyball course is designed to build on earlier skills gained in beginning volleyball classes or in actual play of the game. The students will learn advanced skills, techniques, strategies and how to perform and execute all the advanced skills such as team offense/defense and serving and spiking. Students are expected to be very familiar with the rules of volleyball. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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PER 176 - Cooperative World Games (1)
This course is designed to expose students to variety of cooperative games. Students will participate in and lead the class in activities, specifically focusing on working together and developing community. Games are from the United States and around the world. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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PER 177 - Slow Pitch Softball (1)
FA, SP. This course is designed to help students learn the basic skills and strategies for playing this lifetime sport. Students must provide their own glove. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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PER 180 - Badminton Level I (1)
FA, SP. A beginning badminton course is designed to teach the basic skills and techniques used in the game of badminton. Basic fundamentals of skills including overhead and underhand clears, short and low serve, and high and deep serve will be explained and demonstrated. Positions and movement on the court for singles and doubles will be taught. The fundamental game strategies and rules used in both singles and doubles play will also be discussed. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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PER 181 - Badminton Level II (1)
FA, SP. An advanced badminton course is designed to build on earlier skills gained in beginning badminton classes or in actual play of the game. The students will learn advanced skills, techniques, strategies and how to perform and execute all the advanced strokes such as powerful overhead smashes, drop shots that go down rapidly, and drive shots. Students are expected to be very familiar with the rules of badminton. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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PER 182 - Tennis Level I (1)
FA, SP. A beginning tennis course is designed to teach the basic skills and techniques used in the game of tennis. Basic fundamentals of skills including serving, receiving, and ground strokes will be explained and demonstrated. Positions and movement on the court for singles and doubles will be taught. The fundamental game strategies and rules used in both singles and doubles play will also be discussed. * Students are required to bring own racquet. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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PER 183 - Tennis Level II (1)
FA, SP. An advanced tennis course is designed to build on earlier skills gained in beginning tennis classes or in actual play of the game. The students will learn advanced skills, techniques, strategies and how to perform and execute all the advanced strokes such as passing shots, overhead smashes, volley and half volley, drop shots, and backhand slices. Students are expected to be very familiar with the rules of tennis. *Students are required to bring own racquet. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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PER 185 - Soccer (1)
FA, SP. This course is designed to teach the basic skills needed to play the game. In addition, students who are already familiar and experienced with soccer will be able to improve their skills. Basic fundamentals of skills including passing, receiving, shooting will be explained and demonstrated. After reviewing basic skills, the students will learn advanced skills, technique, game strategies and how to perform and execute all the skills. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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PER 189 - Sport, Dance and Society (1)
FA, SP. A course in this area is designed to help students develop a faith-informed perspective, understanding of and appreciation for the impact of highly-skilled human movement through play, and sport, with a particular focus on the enhancement of selected motor skills. Lectures, readings, and group activity are used to educate the student on the values of skill instruction, practice, and participation in a lifetime activity. This course fulfills Physical Education and Recreation: Sport, Dance and Society Core.
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Physics: Introductory Courses |
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PHYS 132 - Matter, Light, and Energy (4)
FA. This course provides an introduction to physical interactions involving matter, light, and energy. Topics include: observational astronomy; the atomic model of matter and the behavior of solids, liquids, and gases; temperature, heat, and thermodynamics; waves and sound; geometric optics and the wave-particle duality of light; atomic nuclei, nuclear reactions, and radiation; quarks and the Standard Model of particle physics. This course also surveys key historical developments in physics as well as foundational scientific methods and assumptions. Laboratory. Prerequisite: High school physics and completion of (or concurrent registration in) a calculus course, or permission of the instructor. Lab fee: $25.
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PHYS 133 - Introductory Physics: Mechanics and Gravity (4)
SP. An introduction to classical Newtonian mechanics applied to linear and rotational motion, a study of energy and momentum and their associated conservation laws, introductions to oscillations and to gravitation. Attention is given throughout to the assumptions and methodologies of the physical sciences. Laboratory. Corequisite: normally, MATH 172 . Students taking MATH 171 may enroll with permission of the instructor. Lab fee: $25.
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PHYS 195 - Physics and Astronomy Student Seminar (0)
FA, SP. This course gives students a broad overview of the fields of physics and astronomy through guest lectures, presentations by Calvin students and professors, group discussions, and other activities. A student may earn honors credit in an approved introductory physics course by completing a paper and, at the instructor’s option, a class presentation on an approved topic. This course may be taken multiple times.
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PHYS 212 - Inquiry-Based Physics (4)
FA. This course provides a hands-on study of important concepts in physics. The course is designed specifically to meet the needs of teacher-education students who wish to be elementary- or middle-school science specialists, but is open to other students who satisfy the prerequisites. Topics covered include mechanics (energy, force, friction, work, torque, momentum, and simple machines), pressure, waves, sound, light, resonance, electricity, magnetism, and radioactivity. Reflections on the nature of physical science and the physical world are included, connections to everyday experience and to technology are discussed. Prerequisite: SCES 121 or high school physics.
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PHYS 221 - General Physics (4)
FA. This course is designed for those who do not intend to do further work in physics. Topics covered in the two-semester sequence (PHYS 221-PHYS 222) include Newtonian mechanics, fluids, waves, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, light, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear radiation. Attention is given throughout to quantitative analysis, empirical methods, experimental uncertainties, perspectives on the assumptions and methodologies of the physical sciences, and the use of physics in the life sciences. Laboratory. Prerequisites: high school algebra and trigonometry. Lab fee: $25.
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PHYS 222 - General Physics (4)
SP. A continuation of PHYS 221, which is a prerequisite. Laboratory
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PHYS 223 - Physics for the Health Sciences (4)
SP. An introduction to those topics in physics that are applicable to a variety of health science fields, with special emphasis on understanding various physical aspects of the human body. Topics include basic laboratory techniques and instruments for physical measurements, data analysis, basic mechanics, fluids, heat, electrical circuits, sound, optics, radioactivity and x-rays, a discussion of the nature of physical science, and a Christian approach to science. Laboratory integrated with lecture. Prerequisites: High school geometry and algebra. Not open to those who have taken or plan to take PHYS 221. Lab fee: $25.
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PHYS 235 - Introductory Physics: Electricity and Magnetism (4)
FA. A study of electric and magnetic forces, fields, and energy, and of the integral form of Maxwell’s equations, which describe these fields, electric circuits. Laboratory. Prerequisites: PHYS 133 and at least concurrent registration in MATH 270 or MATH 271 . Lab fee: $25.
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PHYS 237 - Einstein’s Theory of Relativity (1)
SP. This course focuses on the principles and predictions of Einstein’s special theory of relativity. Topics include: invariance of the speed of light and physical laws, length contraction and time dilation, relativistic momentum, mass-energy equivalence, and Lorentz transformations. Ideas from the general theory of relativity may also be introduced. Prerequisite: PHYS 133 or PHYS 221 or their A.P. equivalents.
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PHYS 246 - Waves, Optics, and Optical Technology (3)
SP, alternate years. This course offers a combination of theoretical and experimental investigations into light and its interaction with matter. The electromagnetic-wave model and the photon model are developed and applied in the context of optical materials and instruments. Coverage includes assorted topics relating to lasers and other light sources, detectors, spectrometers, interferometers, thin films, gratings, polarizers, phase retarders, fiber optics, nonlinear crystals, and electro-optical technologies. Laboratory integrated with lecture. Prerequisites: PHYS 235 or PHYS 222 and MATH 172 . CS 106 is recommended. Lab fee: $25.
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PHYS 295 - Seminar in Physics, Technology and Society (0)
FA, SP. This course gives students a broad overview of the fields of physics and astronomy through guest lectures by active researchers, focused readings and discussions of Science, Technology, and Society issues, and student presentations. Each student is required to make a presentation on an approved topic. Meets concurrently with PHYS 195. Prerequisite: PHYS 235 and at least one semester of PHYS 195. This course may be taken multiple times. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 296 is not allowed.
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PHYS 296 - Studies in Physics, Technology and Society (1)
FA, SP. This course is identical to PHYS 195, except that each student must pursue an instructor-approved project that will produce an in-depth paper as well as an oral presentation. Not open to first-year students. This course may be taken multiple times.
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Physics: Advanced Laboratory Courses |
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PHYS 339 - Advanced Classical Mechanics Laboratory (2)
FA, alternate years. Students perform multi-week experimental investigations related to classical mechanics. Possible topics include gravitation, torsion and rotation, damped and driven oscillation, coupled oscillators, waves in elastic or fluid media, and classical chaos. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 335 or permission of instructor is required. Lab fee: $25.
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PHYS 349 - Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics Laboratory (2)
SP, alternate years. Students perform multi-week experimental investigations related to electric, magnetic, and optical effects in materials and devices. Possible topics include the Hall effect, electronic noise, magnetic resonance, optical spectra, optical interferometry, light scattering, imaging, polarization effects, electro-optic devices, and non-linear optics. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 346 or permission of instructor is required. Lab fee: $25.
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PHYS 379 - Advanced Quantum Physics Laboratory (2)
SP, alternate years. Students perform multi-week experimental investigations related to the quantum nature of matter and light. Possible topics include laser spectroscopy of atomic energy states, the Zeeman effect, electron diffraction, measurement of the muon lifetime, magnetic resonance, the Compton effect, nuclear radiation, and quantum entanglement. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 376 or permission of instructor is required. Lab fee: $25. Lab fee: $25.
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PHYS 395 - Physics Research, Writing, and Presentation (0-3)
FA, IN, SP. Completion of an approved experimental or theoretical research with presentation of results. The research may be done entirely as part of this course or through another avenue (e.g., summer research with a faculty member or an Advanced Laboratory course). Normally, each student is required to submit a formal, written report and to present results in a department seminar and/or poster presentation. This course may be repeated twice. Prerequisites: A faculty sponsor and approval of the department.
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Physics: Advanced Theory Courses |
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PHYS 306 - Introduction to Quantum Physics (4)
SP, alternate years. This course introduces non-classical phenomena and their explanation in quantum mechanics. Topics include wave-particle duality of matter and light, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Schrodinger’s wave mechanics, spin, quantum mechanical treatment of atoms, the quantum mechanical description of solids, introduction to nuclear physics, radioactivity, strong and weak nuclear force, and elementary particles. Prerequisites: PHYS 235 and MATH 270 or MATH 271. CS 106 is recommended.
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PHYS 335 - Classical Mechanics (4)
FA, alternate years. Theory and applications of the Newtonian framework, covering systems of particles, conservation laws, the harmonic oscillator, central forces, orbital motion, motion in non-inertial reference frames, rotations of rigid objects, coupled oscillators and normal modes, the principle of least action, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. The status of Newtonian determinism and the question of predictability are also addressed. Alternate years. Prerequisites: Math 172 and at least concurrent enrollment in Phys 235. Also recommended: CS 106, Math 231, and Math 270 or Math 271.
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PHYS 345 - Electromagnetism (3)
FA, alternate years. The foundational equations of electromagnetism are developed and applied to simple charge and current distributions. Further applications are made to electromagnetic energy and electromagnetic properties of matter. Prerequisites: PHYS 235 and MATH 270 or MATH 271. MATH 231 and CS 106 are also recommended.
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PHYS 346 - Advanced Optics (3)
SP, alternate years. The systematic application of Maxwell’s Equations to electromagnetic radiation, including the interaction of light with matter, electromagnetic wave propagation, polarization, interference and diffraction. Includes a study of technologically significant systems such as waveguides, optical filters and fibers, laser cavities, and some electro-optical technologies. Prerequisites: PHYS 246 and either PHYS 345 or ENGR 302.
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PHYS 347 - Relativistic Electrodynamics (1)
SP, alternate years. Special relativity is reformulated in terms of 4-vectors and this new understanding is used to explicitly articulate the relativistic nature of Maxwell’s equations. An introductory understanding of special relativity is assumed. Prerequisites: PHYS 237 (or Physics 134, listed in the 2013-2014 catalog) and concurrent registration in PHYS 346.
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PHYS 365 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (4)
FA, alternate years. Equations of state, heat capacities, and the laws of thermodynamics. The thermodynamic potentials. Application to some simple systems and changes of phase. Kinetic theory. Statistical mechanics with emphasis on the canonical ensemble. Determination of entropy and the thermodynamic potentials with application to solids and gases. Introduction to quantum statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: MATH 231, PHYS 306, and either PHYS 132, Physics 134, or ENGR 209.
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PHYS 375 - Quantum Mechanics (3)
FA, alternate years. The main emphasis is on wave mechanics and its application to atoms and molecules. One-electron atoms are discussed in detail. Additional topics discussed are electronic spin and atomic spectra and structure. Nuclei, the solid state, and fundamental particles are also considered. Prerequisite: PHYS 306 and MATH 231. (Concurrent registration in MATH 231 is allowed with permission of the Instructor.) A course including linear algebra is recommended.
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PHYS 376 - Quantum Mechanics (3)
SP, alternate years. A continuation of PHYS 375, which is a prerequisite.
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PHYS 390 - Independent Study in Physics (1-4)
FA, IN, SP. Independent readings and research in physics under the supervision of a member of the departmental staff. Prerequisite: A faculty sponsor and permission of the chair.
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Political Science See the Political Science Department for a description of courses and programs of concentration in international relations.
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POLS 101 - Ideas and Institutions in American Politics (3)
FA, SP. A study of American national politics. The course emphasizes the social context, constitutional foundations, processes, and functions of American politics. Different faculty members employ a wide variety of teaching methods, from lectures to small groups to simulations.
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POLS 110 - Persons in Political Community (3)
FA, SP. This course examines how different conceptions of identity relate to different understandings of political community, and therefore, to the question of who and what a citizen is. Students analyze a variety of conceptions of citizenship, drawn from a range of philosophical traditions and empirical models. They then explore how a Reformed understanding of citizenship affects the way we think of ourselves as members of different political communities.
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POLS 202 - Democracy in America: State and Federal Government (3)
SP. This course connects the social contract theories of the early modern period with the concrete political practices and institution building of the American political experiment. Students will think normatively and employ empirical social science methodology to measure and evaluate how political ideals are actually manifested in American state and federal government.
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POLS 207 - International Cooperation and Conflict (3)
FA, SP. This course explores different theoretical approaches to the study of international cooperation and conflict. Students are introduced to a variety of explanatory frameworks for phenomena such as war, ethnic conflict, economic inequalities, environmental degradation, international trade, and globalization.
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POLS 208 - Urban Politics (3)
This course examines urban politics, giving attention to the historical development of urban government, power and politics in contemporary cities, and metropolitics and metropolitan reform.
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POLS 209 - Public and Non-Profit Administration (3)
This course introduces students to public administration, focusing on political management (political environment, intergovernmental relations, administrative ethics), program management (planning, decision-making, organizing, leading, implementing) and resources management (personnel management, budgeting, information management). It also examines the politics and operations of public agencies and non-profit organizations. Not offered 2020-2021.
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POLS 212 - American Public Policy (3)
FA, SP. As an introduction to public policy, this course focuses on (1) the ways social, economic, and political institutions influence policy formation, (2) methods of evaluating public policy, and (3) the historical development and current content of American public policy in key areas such as environment, social welfare, health care, and education.
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POLS 214 - Governments and Globalization (3)
FA, SP. This course introduces students to a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches used in the study of comparative politics. Students will explore political institutions, intrastate conflict, human rights, environmental protection, and social welfare policies from a comparative perspective. Special attention is given to thinking about how states fit within broader regional communities that collaboratively address these issues. This course satisfies Global & Historical Studies core.
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POLS 218 - American Foreign Policy (3)
SP, alternate years. This is an analytical view of American foreign policy, including its domestic sources, the process of formulating policy, the instruments of American diplomacy, the nature of U.S. relations with hostile powers, allies, emerging powers, and the United Nations, and the limitations and potential of American foreign policy.
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POLS 228 - Global Politics of Human Rights (3)
FA. This course examines the emergence and institutionalization of human rights in the international arena. It analyzes the idea of human rights and examines the place of this idea in particular areas of concern, such as race, gender, religion, and the meeting of basic material needs. It questions the assertion and defense of human rights, by examining issues such as genocide, displaced persons, humanitarian intervention, and the role of international organizations. This course satisfies Global & Historical Studies core.
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POLS 234 - The President and Congress (3)
The course analyzes the powers and processes of these two institutions of American government and the changing relationship between them.
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POLS 237 - Parties and Interest Groups (3)
FA, alternate years. The course investigates the nature and importance of political parties and interest groups for American politics. Topics include party development, interest group mobilization, and party organization. In election years, students enrolled in the course are encouraged to participate in the political campaign of the party or candidate of their choice at the local, state or federal level. This course satisfies Societal Structures in North America core. Not offered 2020-2021.
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POLS 240 - Freedom, Justice, and Political Authority (3)
SP. This course provides an introduction to the history of political thought. By examining such concepts as freedom, authority, and justice, as they are understood by representative modern and pre-modern political thinkers, the course attempts to uncover the major strands of historical development in Western political thinking.
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POLS 251 - Foundations of Political Science Research (3)
This course examines the philosophical assumptions, theoretical issues, methodological approaches, and analytical tools used in analyzing American, comparative, and international politics. Not recommended for first-year students. As a supplement to this course, STAT 143 is strongly encouraged. Not offered 2020-2021.
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POLS 276 - Latin American Politics (3)
FA, alternate years. The course examines the government and politics of Latin American states with special emphasis on historical patterns, democratic transitions, economic development, and human rights. Not offered 2020-2021.
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POLS 277 - Asian Politics (3)
FA. The course examines the governments and politics of Asian states with special emphasis on historical patterns, democratic transitions, economic development, and human rights.
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POLS 279 - African Politics (3)
This course examines the politics and governments of African states. It questions why some states make better progress towards the goals of stability, democratization and socioeconomic development than others. Specific issues examined are military rule, corruption, ethnic and religious strife, poverty, human rights, and public health. Not offered 2020-2021.
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POLS 295 - Special Topics in Political Science (3)
Content for this course varies. Not offered 2020-2021.
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POLS 304 - International Peace and Security (3)
SP, alternate years. The course examines the theory and practice of international peace and security since the end of the Cold War, causes of war and war termination, military strategy, WMD proliferation, nonproliferation and counterproliferation, security institutions, and international order. Recommended: POLS 207. Not offered 2020-2021.
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POLS 306 - Christian Political Thought (3)
FA, alternate years. This course introduces students to the two-thousand year tradition of Christian political thought. Students will learn about the contributions of the early church figures, Reformed, Catholic, Anabaptist, and Orthodox thinkers and representatives of various contemporary Christian traditions. In developing their own approach to what faithful citizenship means, students will draw from classical Christian figures as well as more contemporary voices such as Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Day, and Reinhold Niebuhr. Not offered 2020-2021.
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POLS 307 - Civil War, Ethnic Conflict, and Terrorism (3)
This course addresses how states use domestic policies to manage intrastate and transnational conflict in different forms. Topics include the causes and consequences of domestic conflict and the ways that conflict is perpetuated through the domestic institutions of states. Special attention is paid to the way that conflict within states can spillover into regional conflict and the ways that states differently respond to the interference of other states and international institutions in their domestic affairs. Recommended: POLS 214. Not offered 2020-2021.
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