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PHED 400 - Seminar in Teaching Physical Education
Description:
Discuss student teaching issues and beginning teacher concerns. You must return to campus for seminar meetings. Includes use of PI34 portfolio.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in student teaching
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1
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PHED 410 - Essentials for Strength and Conditioning
Description:
Scientific principles, theory and practical applications of strength and conditioning for the active population. Emphasis placed on development of year-round programs and practical applications for specific sports and various ages. Intended to prepare you to sit for certification examinations in strength and conditioning.
Prerequisites:
PHED 362
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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PHED 428 - Teaching Middle and Secondary Physical Education
Description:
Developmentally appropriate instructional strategies for middle/secondary student. Portfolio development of Wis Teaching Standards for teacher certification. Practicum teaching experience.
Prerequisites:
Admission to Professional Education Program
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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PHED 498 - Intern Teaching
Description:
Structured field experiences in approved school programs. Interns are certified by the DPI and employed under contract with schools to design, deliver, and assess instructional programs in grades n-k-12. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites:
Complete all methods courses and 75% of content courses in appropriate major. Concurrent registration in appropriate section of EDUC 400 may be required.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-16 pass/fail
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PHED 597 - Workshop in Physical Education
Description:
Participate in special experiences related to phy ed major. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Available for undergraduate credit as PHED 397 .
Credits: 1-6
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PHED 701 - Methods in Elementary and Middle Level Health and Physical Education
Description:
Background content knowledge, methods, application, and assessment strategies for integrating health, wellness, and physical education concepts into elementary and middle school lessons.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the Accelerated Certification in Elementary Education License Program
Credits: 2
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PHED 790 - Current Issues Seminar
Description:
Subtitle designates focus.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 1-3
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PHED 796 - Independent Study
Description:
Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization; regular conferences with staff supervisor, through arrangement with the chair of Education . May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Credits: 1-3
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PHED 797 - Workshop in Physical Education
Description:
Graduate level experiences related to your major program. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Not currently offered
Credits: 1-3
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Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual (PEX) |
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PEX 319 - Exercise, Recreation, and Health Enhancement for the Elderly
Description:
Assess and prescribe exercise, recreation, and health enhancement programming for the elderly.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 3
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PEX 397 - Workshop in Physical Education for Exceptional Individuals
Description:
Participate in special experiences related to PEX minor. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for graduate credit as PEX 597 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 1-6
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PEX 398 - Student Teaching in Adapted Physical Education
Description:
Observation and teaching of adapted physical education under the guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-3 pass/fail
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PEX 400 - Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities
Description:
Physical education for individuals with disabilities emphasizing identification, assessment, program development, and learning as they apply to instruction.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in PEX 401 , both PHED 201 and PHED 331 , and Admission to School of Education
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: USD
Associate: DUS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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PEX 401 - Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities
Description:
Hands-on intervention with children with disabilities in aquatics and motor development.
Prerequisites:
Admission to Professional Education Program, PHED 331 , and concurrent registration in PEX 400
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 2
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PEX 415 - Assessment and Prescription in Adapted Physical Education
Description:
Assessment and evaluation tools and techniques used in adapted physical education. Formative and summative evaluation, legal requirements, IEP development, placement recommendations, and instructional analysis. Available for graduate credit as PEX 615 .
Prerequisites:
Both PEX 400 and PEX 401 (or concurrent registration)
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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PEX 445 - Seminar in Adapted Physical Education
Description:
Study problems that relate to procedures, practices, organization, and administration in adapted physical education. Correct problems through IEP maintenance, curricular planning, activity selection, instructional techniques. Available for graduate credit as PEX 645 .
Prerequisites:
PEX 400 , PEX 401 , and PEX 415
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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PEX 460 - Advanced Practicum in Adapted Physical Education
Description:
Level II practicum experience working with students with disabilities in educational/community-based setting with continued practice with evaluation, instruction, reflection.
Prerequisites:
Both PEX 400 and PEX 401
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
No Longer Offered
Credits: 1
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PEX 498 - Intern Teaching
Description:
Structured field experiences in approved school programs. Interns are certified by the DPI and are employed under contract with schools to design, deliver, and assess instructional programs in grades n-k-12.
Prerequisites:
Complete all methods courses and 75% of content courses in appropriate major. Concurrent registration in appropriate section of EDUC 400 may be required.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-16 pass/fail
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PEX 597 - Workshop in Physical Education for Exceptional Individuals
Description:
Participate in special experiences related to PEX minor. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Available for undergraduate credit as PEX 397 .
Credits: 1-6
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PEX 615 - Assessment and Prescription in Adapted Physical Education
Description:
Assessment and evaluation tools and techniques used in adapted physical education. Formative and summative evaluation, legal requirements, IEP development, placement recommendations, and instructional analysis. Available for undergraduate credit as PEX 415 .
Credits: 3
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PEX 645 - Seminar in Adapted Physical Education
Description:
Study problems that relate to procedures, practices, organization, and administration in adapted physical education. Correct problems through IEP maintenance, curricular planning, activity selection, instructional techniques. Available for undergraduate credit as PEX 445 .
Credits: 3
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PEX 760 - Advanced Practicum and Community Connections in Adapted Physical Education
Description:
Level II practicum experience working with students with disabilities in an educational/community-based setting with continued practice with evaluation, instruction, reflection.
Prerequisites:
Both PEX 400 and PEX 401 or equivalent undergrad course
Credits: 1
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Physics |
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PHYS 100 - Energy in Today’s World
Description:
Basic energy concepts; energy sources and processes; projected depletion of present resources; role of conservation, research, development; alternatives and prospects for the future. 2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
MATH 90 or suitable placement test score
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: ER, QL
Associate: NW, QL-AD
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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PHYS 101 - General Physics
Description:
Fundamental principles of physics for a general audience; for students in elementary education, general education, communication sciences and disorders, and physical education. 2 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 4 hrs lab per wk.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: NSC
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally
Credits: 5
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PHYS 111 - Seminar: Introduction to Physics
Description:
For students interested in a physics major/minor. Topics include careers, areas of current research, and library research techniques. Does not count toward physics requirements of natural science major.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 1 pass/fail
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PHYS 115 - Acoustics
Description:
Interdisciplinary introduction to the principles of acoustics integrating information from physics and communication sciences and disorders. Topics include waves, sound, speech, hearing, resonance, harmonics, analysis and synthesis of sounds. Applications to speech production and music/musical instruments. Does not count toward physics requirements of natural science major. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing required, and MATH 107 or suitable placement score
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 4
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PHYS 201 - Applied Principles of Physics I
Description:
Topics in mechanics, heat, and sound. 2 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
MATH 107 or suitable placement score, or Instructor Consent. For natural resources students.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 4
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PHYS 202 - Applied Principles of Physics II
Description:
Topics in electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 201 or equivalent, or Instructor Consent. For natural resources students.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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PHYS 203 - College Physics I
Description:
Mechanics, waves, and sound. For students in general education, biology, premedical and related fields. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
1 yr high school algebra and 1 yr high school geometry, or equivalent
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: NSC
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Fall Only; Wausau: Fall Only
Credits: 5
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PHYS 204 - College Physics II
Description:
Light, electricity and magnetism, and topics in modern physics. For students in general education, biology, premedical and related fields. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 203 or equivalent, or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Spring Only; Wausau: Spring Only
Credits: 5
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PHYS 220 - Statics
Description:
Principles of mechanics, force systems, equilibrium, structures, distributed forces, moments of inertia of area, friction. For students in the pre-engineering curriculum. May not earn credit in both PHYS 220 and ENGR 220 .
Prerequisites:
MATH 225 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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PHYS 221 - Dynamics
Description:
Kinematics, force-mass-acceleration relationships, work and energy, impulse and momentum, moments of inertia of mass. For students in the pre-engineering curriculum. May not earn credit in both PHYS 221 and ENGR 221 .
Prerequisites:
Either PHYS 220 or ENGR 220 , and MATH 226 ; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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PHYS 240 - University Physics I
Description:
Mechanics, waves, and sound. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
MATH 225 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: NSC
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Fall Only; Wausau: Fall Only
Credits: 5
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PHYS 250 - University Physics II
Description:
Electricity, magnetism, and optics. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
Both PHYS 240 and MATH 226 , or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: LS, NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Spring Only; Wausau: Spring Only
Credits: 5
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PHYS 275 - Modern Perspectives of Physics
Description:
An algebra-based introduction to special relativity, quantum and atomic physics, nuclear physics, and applications of quantum physics to the modern world. Intended for students planning to teach physics at the secondary level. Does not satisfy requirements for the physics major or minor. You may not take both PHYS 275 and PHYS 300 for credit.
Prerequisites:
Either PHYS 204 or PHYS 250 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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PHYS 300 - Modern Physics
Description:
Special relativity, quantization, Bohr atom, matter waves, solutions to the one-dimensional Schroedinger equation, nuclear physics.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 250 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: NW
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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PHYS 314 - Mathematical Methods in Physics
Description:
An overview of mathematical methods applied to physical systems, with extensive use of examples from introductory and intermediate physics. Topics covered will include complex numbers, ordinary and partial differential equations, linear algebra, the Fourier transform, and special functions.
Prerequisites:
Both PHYS 250 and MATH 227 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring terms of odd years
Credits: 4
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PHYS 315 - Computational Physics
Description:
Solving problems in physics using numerical methods, programming and data manipulation software. 3 hr lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 250 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 4
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PHYS 320 - Electricity and Magnetism
Description:
Introduction to theory of electrostatics, potentials and fields, dielectrics, magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, Maxwell’s equations.
Prerequisites:
Both PHYS 250 and MATH 227 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall terms of odd years
Credits: 4
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PHYS 335 - Advanced Mechanics
Description:
Vectors; rectilinear and curvilinear motions, including simple harmonic and damped vibrations; rotation of rigid bodies; Lagrangian mechanics.
Prerequisites:
Both PHYS 250 and MATH 227 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring terms of odd years
Credits: 3
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PHYS 370 - Electronics
Description:
Theory, application, and practice of analog and digital electronics. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
One of the following: PHYS 202 , PHYS 204 , or PHYS 250 ; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall terms of odd years
Credits: 4
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PHYS 381 - Selected Topics
Description:
Advanced coursework in specialized areas of physics. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 1-3
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PHYS 383 - Solid State Physics
Description:
Conductivity, optical properties of conductors and insulators, polarization, magnetization, free electron theory, band theory, and semiconductors.
Prerequisites:
Both PHYS 300 and MATH 227 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall terms of odd years
Credits: 3
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PHYS 384 - Astrophysics
Description:
Selected topics in areas of astrophysics including planetary physics, stellar physics, galactic and extragalactic astronomy, and cosmology.
Prerequisites:
Both PHYS 250 and MATH 227 , or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall terms of even years
Credits: 3
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PHYS 385 - Optics
Description:
Wave, ray, and photon modes of light; geometrical optics with emphasis on imaging; physical optics including polarization, interference, and diffraction; may contain modern optics including lasers and nonlinear optics. 2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 250 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall terms of even years
Credits: 3
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PHYS 388 - Research Participation
Description:
Investigate current problems in physics. For physics majors/minors. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. 3-12 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
Research Supervisor Consent and Department Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-4
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PHYS 390 - Cooperative Internship in Applied Physics
Description:
Supervised work program in applied physics at a cooperating agency or business. Credit determined by internship director. Credit does NOT apply to major. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites:
Physics majors only; Internship Director Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-6
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PHYS 405 - Quantum Mechanics
Description:
In-depth study of Schroedinger’s equation, the harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, and Dirac formalism, spin, approximation methods, selection rules, transitions, and multi-electron atoms.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 300 , MATH 230 , and MATH 227 ; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring terms of even years
Credits: 3
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PHYS 435 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Description:
Introduction to laws of thermodynamics and their explanation by statistical mechanics. Applications to gases, liquids, solids; boson and fermion systems; phase and chemical equilibrium.
Prerequisites:
Both PHYS 250 and MATH 227
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall terms of even years
Credits: 3
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PHYS 470 - Experimental Physics
Description:
Experiments and laboratory practice in electricity, magnetism, optics; atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics. 1 hr lec, 6 hrs lab per wk.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 300 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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PHYS 490 - Internship in Applied Physics
Description:
Supervised work program in applied physics at a cooperating agency or business. Credit determined by internship director. Credit applies for applied physics emphasis majors only. May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites:
Physics majors only; Internship Director Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Credits: 1-6
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PHYS 496 - Independent Study
Description:
Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization; regular scheduled conferences with staff supervisor. For physics majors/minors. May be repeated for up to 4 credits.
Prerequisites:
Staff Supervisor Consent and Department Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-4
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PHYS 499 - Special Work
Description:
Upperclass physics majors or minors may arrange for independent study. Credit based on scope of project. May be repeated for up to 4 credits.
Prerequisites:
Staff Supervisor Consent and Department Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 1-4
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PHYS 796 - Independent Study
Description:
Planned study to supplement preparation in area of specialization. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites:
Maturity to work independently; must supplement current graduate work
Credits: 1-4
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PLSH 101 - First Year Polish
Description:
For students with no previous training in the language.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 4
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PLSH 102 - First Year Polish
Description:
Continuation of PLSH 101 .
Prerequisites:
PLSH 101 or equivalent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 4
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POLI 100 - Introduction to Politics
Description:
Survey and analysis of ideas related to citizenship in the community, nation and world, with emphasis on competing political values/ideologies and civic engagement.
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: SER
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally; Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 101 - American Politics
Description:
Survey of American politics and government. May not earn credit in both POLI 101 and POLI 201.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: SS, USD
Associate: DUS, HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Fall Only; Wausau: Fall Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 160 - Comparative Politics
Description:
Theories of comparative politics; study of political systems of selected Western, non-Western, and Communist countries.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA, SS
Associate: IK
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Spring Only; Wausau: Spring Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 180 - Introduction to Global Affairs
Description:
Surveys a range of global topics, including globalization, conflict and peace, international organizations, development, immigration and refugees, world environmental concerns.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: CT
Associate: SER
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally; Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 198 - Reading in the Discipline
Description:
Improve critical reading and thinking skills. Does not apply to Political Science major or minor.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent registration in another designated Political Science course
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 1 pass/fail
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POLI 202 - Introduction to Policy Analysis
Description:
Analysis of governmental policymaking with emphasis on foundational techniques for evaluating policy impacts and substantive policy issues.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: SS, USD
Associate: ES, HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 210 - Politics of Crime and Punishment
Description:
Study of public policy issues concerning crime, corrections, and the criminal justice system.
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: SER
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Fall Only; Wausau: Fall Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 212 - Law and Legal Systems
Description:
Nature of law and legal processes as instruments of social control.
Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: SS
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 242 - State and Local Government
Description:
Analysis of political structure, functions, and behavior at subnational level; examine empirical theories that seek to explain political behavior in states and communities; emphasis on Wisconsin.
Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: SS
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Spring Only; Wausau: Spring Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 250 - Public Administration
Description:
Theory and practice of public administration in the United States.
Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: SS
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 285 - Politics of World Inequality and Development
Description:
Major theories in economic and political development. Topics may include the global trade system, democratic development, and human rights.
Credits: 3
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POLI 300 - Political Inquiry and Analysis
Description:
Focus on the diverse methods of inquiry in political science. Explore applications of correlation, causation, and inference in data analysis in politics and public policy. Learn ways of writing about political science and public policy.
Prerequisites:
Choose two from: POLI 101 , POLI 160 , or POLI 180 ; or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 301 - Methods of Policy Analysis
Description:
Focus on quantitative methods of analysis for public policy. Application of analytic techniques to policy issues with emphasis on regression for causal inference.
Prerequisites:
MATH 107 or suitable placement test
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: QL
Associate: QL-AD
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 304 - Environmental Politics and Policy
Description:
Examine influences on environmental laws and policies. Topics include public opinion, environmental organizations, state-federal governanace, and development of specific policies. Available for graduate credit as POLI 504 .
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: ER, SS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 305 - Climate Change Politics and Policy
Description:
Focus on political influences on U.S. climate policy and differences between climate change policy and environmental policies more broadly. Analysis of feasibility and potential effectiveness of specific policies for addressing climate change both in the U.S. and globally.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: ER
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 306 - Health Politics and Policies
Description:
Focus on public policy of health care financing, delivery, access, and providers; impact of major government programs and proposed reforms; emphasis on technological change and its impact. Available for graduate credit as POLI 506 .
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: SS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring and Summer
Credits: 3
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POLI 307 - Politics and the Media
Description:
Analysis of the role mass media play in American politics. Emphasis on relationship between media and major political institutions as well as controversies surrounding the media.
Prerequisites:
POLI 101 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: CCT
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 308 - Public Opinion
Description:
Formation, measurement, and content of American political opinions; relationship to public policies.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 310 - American Presidency
Description:
Analyze development of the American chief executive; emphasis on 20th century presidents; nature of presidential power, its effectiveness and limitations.
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 315 - Minority Group Politics
Description:
Political behavior and impact of ethnic, religious, racial and ideological minority groups in the United States.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: SS, USD
Associate: DUS, IK
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 316 - Parties and Elections
Description:
Description and critical examination of political parties and voting behavior in the U.S. Available for graduate credit as POLI 516 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 320 - Legislative Process
Description:
Analyze forces and procedures that determine formation of law and public policy in the U.S. Available for graduate credit as POLI 520 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 325 - Business, Government, and Politics
Description:
Explores the relationship between business and government. Topics include political and constitutional thought concerning corporations, corporate lobbying and political behavior, and law, policies, and regulations affecting corporations in the United States and overseas.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 330 - Constitutional Law
Description:
American constitutional development and politics through the study of Supreme Court opinions and other primary and secondary sources. Topics may include the separation of powers, federalism, presidential and congressional power, and civil rights and civil liberties.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 331 - Constitutional Law: Special Topics
Description:
Selected areas of study in Constitutional Law. Subtitle denotes topic. May be repeated for credit with different subtitles.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 335 - Law and Society
Description:
Investigate social organization of law and how law responds and affects social stratification. Also social scientific approaches to study of law, especially private law such as torts, contracts, property.
Prerequisites:
Both POLI 101 and POLI 212
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 338 - Environmental Law and Regulation
Description:
In-depth coverage of federal environmental statutes and regulations including agency rules and court decisions. Areas of focus include air and water pollution as well as waste disposal. Both federal law and Wisconsin regulations will be covered where applicable. Available for graduate credit as POLI 538 .
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: SS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 3
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POLI 360 - Gender and Politics in Comparative Perspective
Description:
Analyze the role of gender in politics around the world, focusing on the inclusion of women and LGBTQ+ communities. Topics include political representation, social movements, and social policies.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Summer
Credits: 3
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POLI 361 - European Politics
Description:
Comparison of political institutions, politics, and power in selected European countries. Topics may include parliaments, prime ministers, courts, interest groups, and economic and foreign policy.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: SS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring terms of even years
Credits: 3
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POLI 362 - East European Politics
Description:
Political structures, processes, and institutions of Central and East Europe. Emphasis on the politics of transition and challenges to democratization.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA, SS
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 363 - The Politics of the European Union
Description:
Course will cover the politics of European Union integration and policymaking, Major EU institutions, policies, and political behavior will be studied.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 370 - Asian Politics
Description:
Political institutions, leadership, socioeconomic problems, and international relations of selected Asian countries.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 374 - International Development
Description:
Analyze theories and processes of political and economic development in the Global South, including colonialism, democratization, and globalization in select African, Asian, and Latin American countries. Explore development issues and solutions related to poverty, gender, and the environment.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 375 - Latin American Politics
Description:
Study Latin American political and economic development in the 20th century and examine current dilemmas of democratic consolidation and contemporary politics in select countries. Overarching themes include political leadership, economic development, populism, socialism, democratization, social movements and civil society, human rights, and the impact of international actors and forces.
Prerequisites:
POLI 160 or Instructor Consent
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 382 - Latin America in World Affairs
Description:
Analyze Latin America’s international relations and its position in the international system. Examine important regional issues with international dimensions: human rights, conflict resolution, democratization, drug trafficking, regional economic integration, and trade relations.
Prerequisites:
POLI 160 or Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 383 - U.S. Foreign Policy
Description:
International and internal forces underlying U.S. foreign policy; relating U.S. aims and policies to other important states and regions of the world.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall and Spring
Credits: 3
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POLI 385 - International Organizations and Law
Description:
Analyze role, structure, and functions of contemporary international organizations, the role of international law in dispute resolution.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring terms of even years
Credits: 3
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POLI 386 - Politics of Terrorism and Homeland Security
Description:
Study of the history, causes, and impact of domestic and international terrorism. Focus on political and legal responses to terrorism and homeland security institutions and policy-making.
General Education Designation(s):
Associate: HC
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring terms of odd years
Typically Offered on the Branch Campuses:
Marshfield: Occasionally; Wausau: Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 387 - International Simulation
Description:
Simulate international interactions such as trade negotiations, peace talks, and meetings of international organizations. Act as representatives of various governments in making policies, allocating resources, and forming alliances under different scenarios. Subtitle will designate area. May be repeated for up to 3 credits with different subtitles.
Prerequisites:
Instructor Consent
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: GA
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Spring Only
Credits: 1-3
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POLI 388 - International Law and Human Rights
Description:
The origins, theories, and application of international law and the global human rights regime. Topics include laws of war, prosecution of genocide and crimes against humanity, humanitarian intervention, state sovereignty issues, dispute resolution between states, and international institutions designed to uphold international law and human rights.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 389 - Public Policy for Sustainable Communities
Description:
Addresses sustainability challenges by leveraging problem solving techniques. Topics may include food, water, and transportation.
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 391 - American Political Thought
Description:
Analyze major concepts and ideas in American political and constitutional thought. Study the evolution of American political thought through different historical and political eras.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 392 - Politics, Art, and Film
Description:
The role of artistic represenations in shaping politics, the political aspects of representation, and the relationship between politics and aesthetics are the topics of this course. Analyze films and other examples of artistic expression and read different theories about the relationship between art and politics.
General Education Designation(s):
Bachelor: HU
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally
Credits: 3
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POLI 394 - Political Ideas that Changed the World
Description:
During certain periods, political ideas undergo significant changes. In Greece, warfare and democracy prompted Plato and Aristotle to offer new ideas capable of making sense of the politics of their tiime. At other times, political ideas provoke change. The Protestant Reformation ignited conflicts in Europe that led to new ideas about individual freedom, equality, revolution, and legal constitutions that remain influential. Focus is on how political ideas reflect their social and historical context as well as how new political ideas have generated conflicts within societies. Available for graduate credit as POLI 594 .
Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Fall Only
Credits: 3
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