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PARA 0255 - Paramedic Skills
Fall 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces basic, fundamental skills that are required for the paramedic to function. Without the knowledge and ability to properly perform these skills, the paramedic would not be able to treat patients. These skills include intravenous (IV) access, intraosseous (IO) access, medication administration and patient assessment. One hour of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Co-requisite: PARA 0252 .
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PARA 0256 - Pre-Hospital Cardiology
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Arguably, one of the most important areas of study in pre-hospital medicine is cardiology. The paramedic must be able to both recognize and treat cardiac disease in order to provide the patient with appropriate and timely care. This ability will minimize morbidity and mortality related to cardiac disease in the community. The ability to quickly recognize cardiac related illnesses, and confidently provide rapid treatment and transport is vital to the success of the paramedic student. Four hours of lecture per week. Co-requisites: PARA 0252 and PARA 0255 .
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PARA 0272 - Traumatology
Spring 4 Credit Hours
Traumatology details the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of trauma. Albeit trauma is a surgical disease, and in many instances definitive care must be provided in the operating room, there is a significant amount of care that can be provided by pre-hospital personnel to help reduce both morbidity and mortality. This course addresses various types of trauma based on the body systems involved. Instruction will integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and treatment plan. Four hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of PARA 0251 , PARA 0252 , PARA 0253 , PARA 0254 , PARA 0255 , and PARA 0256 with a C or better. Co-requisites: PARA 0275 and PARA 0370 .
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PARA 0273 - Emergency Medical Care
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Emergency Medical Care introduces the paramedic student to commonly encountered illnesses and non-traumatic emergencies. Focus will be placed on neurology, endocrinology, immunology, gastroenterology, nephrology, toxicology, infectious disease, psychiatric and behavior disorders, and obstetrics/gynecology. Instruction will integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and treatment plan. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of PARA 0251 , PARA 0252 , PARA 0253 , PARA 0254 , PARA 0255 , and PARA 0256 with a C or better. Co-requisites: PARA 0275 and PARA 0370 .
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PARA 0275 - Paramedic Skills II
Summer 3 Credit Hours
This course expounds on the skills learned in Paramedic Skills I. Paramedic Skills II focuses on the highly advanced skills needed to function as a paramedic. Skills and topics covered in the class include: thoracentesis and thoracotomy, cricothyrotomy, IV infusions, mechanical ventilators, transporting patients with balloon pumps, escarotomy, and assessment of the critical care patient. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Completion of PARA 0251 , PARA 0252 , PARA 0253 , PARA 0254 , PARA 0255 , and PARA 0256 with a C or better. Co-requisites: PARA 0272 , PARA 0273 and PARA 0370 .
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PARA 0292 - EMS Operations
Summer 1 Credit Hour
EMS Operations introduces paramedic students to the principles of paramedic operations. The course addresses ground and air transport, along with a variety of special circumstances, including: multiple-casualty incidents, rescue operations, hazardous materials, crime scenes, rural practice, and terrorist incidents. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of PARA 0272 , PARA 0273 , PARA 0275 , and PARA 0370 with a C or better.
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PARA 0293 - Special Patient Populations
Summer 1 Credit Hour
Special Patient Populations provides the paramedic student with information they need about special populations: pediatrics, geriatrics, disabled patients, patients requiring chronic care, and patients of abuse, assault, and neglect. Instruction will integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and treatment plan, taking into account special considerations for the varying populations. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of PARA 0272 , PARA 0273 , PARA 0275 , and PARA 0370 with a C or better.
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PARA 0298 - Topics in EMT-Paramedic
Demand 1-4 Credit Hours
Designed to give instruction in some area of the paramedic field not covered in other courses. Prerequisites: to be determined by the department and listed on the syllabus for the specific course.
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PARA 0370 - Field Internship/Clinical Practicum I
Fall 3 Credit Hours
During Field Internship / Clinical Practicum, students complete a minimum of 360 clock hours in various departments of regions hospital affiliates. Rotations include, but are not limited to: emergency department, critical care units, pediatrics, labor and delivery, cardiac catheterization lab, operating room, urgent care, psychiatric unit, and postanesthesia care unit. Prerequisites: PARA 0220 or EMT equivalent, completion of PARA 0251 , PARA 0252 , PARA 0253 ,PARA 0254 , and PARA 0256 . Co-requisite: PARA 0272 , PARA 0273 , and PARA 0275 .
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PARA 0390 - Field Internship/Clinical Practicum II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
During Field Internship, students are assigned to a Paramedic preceptor with an area Advanced Life Support Ambulance. During the Clinical Experience, students are assigned to in Hospital health care professionals. Students complete a minimum of 360 clock hours during this Field Internship / Clinical Practicum. Focus is placed on developing pre?hospital care team leadership abilities and scene management. Students will progress from observer to team member during these rotations improving patient care skills and real world patient care situations. Prerequisites: Completion of PARA 0251 , PARA 0252 , PARA 0253 ,PARA 0254 , PARA 0256 and PARA 0370 with a C or better. Co-requisites: PARA 0255 , PARA 0272 , PARA 0273 .
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PARA 0391 - Capstone Field Internship
Summer 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to meet the accreditation and national certification requirements at the Paramedic level. During Field Internship, students are assigned to a Paramedic preceptor with an area Advanced Life Support Ambulance. Students complete a minimum of 360 clock hours during the Capstone Field Internship course. Focus is placed on developing pre-hospital care team leadership abilities and scene management. Students will progress to the team leader role during this course and focus on the critical thinking that is required in direct patient care situations. Students will also spend time with Medical Doctors in the Emergency Department setting for Medical Control Evaluations as part of the program graduation requirements. Prerequisites: Completion of PARA 0272 , PARA 0273 , PARA 0275 , and PARA 0390 with a C or better. Co-requisite: PARA 0395 .
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PARA 0395 - EMS Seminar
Summer 1 Credit Hour
EMS Seminar serves as a capstone course for the paramedic program. The course is designed to test competency in all paramedic skills and prepare for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician cognitive and psychomotor examinations. One hour of lecture per week, one 24-hour board preparation course. Prerequisites: completion of PARA 0272 , PARA 0273 , PARA 0275 , and PARA 0370 with a C or better. Co-requisite: PARA 0390 .
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PARA 0401 - EMS Systems
Demand 3 Credit Hours
EMS Systems is an introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems. Theoretical concepts and issues will be discussed and examined in order to provide the student with a conceptual basis for understanding and analyzing EMS systems and organizations. Particular emphasis will be placed on system components, system integration and the roles and responsibilities of management and leadership in EMS organizations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of HS 0350 with a grade of C or better.
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PARA 0402 - EMS Leadership
Demand 3 Credit Hours
EMS Leadership provides a general overview of management and administrative functions required of EMS managers today, including: planning, directing, budgeting, staffing, and evaluation. Particular emphasis will be placed on issues relating to human resources, EMS operations, and organizational planning. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of HS 0350 and HS 0390 with a grade of C or better.
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PARA 0403 - EMS Leadership Internship I
Spring 3 Credit Hours
EMS Leadership Internship I is the first practical application experience to Emergency Medical Services leadership. Practical concepts and issues will be discussed and examined in order to provide the student with a real life basis for understanding and analyzing the leadership of EMS systems and organizations. Particular emphasis will be placed on the roles and responsibilities of management and leadership in the EMS organizations. 8 hours of internship per week, plus 2 hours of online coursework. Prerequisite: Completion of PARA 0402 with a grade of C or better.
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PARA 0404 - EMS Leadership Internship II
Summer 3 Credit Hours
EMS Leadership Internship II is the capstone practical application experience to Emergency Medical Services leadership. Practical concepts and issues will be discussed and examined in order to provide the student with a real life basis for understanding and analyzing the leadership of EMS systems and organizations. Particular emphasis will be placed on the roles and responsibilities of management and leadership in the EMS organizations. 8 hours of internship per week, plus 2 hours of online coursework. Prerequisite: Completion of PARA 0403 with a grade of C or better.
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PARA 0408 - EMS Education
Fall 3 Credit Hours
EMS Educations is an introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) educational practices. Theoretical concepts and issues will be discussed and examined in order to provide the student with a conceptual basis for understanding an analyzing EMS educational requirements in academic institutions as well as EMS systems. Particular emphasis will be placed on educational components, state, national and accreditational requirements and the roles and responsibilities of educators in EMS organizations. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Completion of HS 0350 with a grade of C or better.
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PARA 0409 - EMS Education Internship I
Spring 3 Credit Hours
EMS Education Internship I is the first practical application experience to Emergency Medical Services Education. Practical concepts and issues will be discussed and examined in order to provide the student with a real life basis for understanding and analyzing the educational requirements of today Emergency Medical Services. Particular emphasis will be placed on the roles and responsibilities of the EMS Educator as they pertain to both the academic setting as well as the field setting. 8 hours of internship per week, plus 2 hours of online coursework. Prerequisite: Completion of PARA 0408 with a grade of C or better.
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PARA 0410 - EMS Education Internship II
Summer 3 Credit Hours
EMS Education Internship II is the capstone of practical application experience to Emergency Medical Services Education. Practical concepts and issues will be discussed and examined in order to provide the student with a real life basis for understanding and analyzing the educational requirements of today Emergency Medical Services. Particular emphasis will be placed on the roles and responsibilities of the EMS Educator as they pertain to both the academic setting as well as the field setting. 8 hours of internship per week, plus 2 hours of online coursework. Prerequisite: Completion of PARA 0409 with a grade of C or better.
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PARA 0411 - EMS Research
Demand 3 Credit Hours
EMS Research is an introduction to basic research methods and basic statistical procedures used in Emergency Medical Services. Students will use this information to assist them with reading, interpreting, and evaluating articles in the pre-hospital healthcare literature. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: MATH 0310 , GB 0321 , SOC 305, or PSY 0320 and ENG 0102 .
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PARA 0412 - EMS Research Internship I
Spring 3 Credit Hours
EMS Research Internship I is the initial practical application experience to Emergency Medical Services Research. Practical concepts and issues will be discussed and examined in order to provide the student with a real life basis for understanding and analyzing the impact that research has on current requirements of todays Emergency Medical Services. Particular emphasis will be placed on the roles and responsibilities of the EMS Educator / Training Officer as they pertain to research in both the academic setting and the field setting. 8 hours of internship per week, plus 2 hours of online coursework. Prerequisite: Completion of PARA 0408 with a grade of C or better.
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PARA 0413 - EMS Research Internship II
Summer 3 Credit Hours
EMS Research Internship II is the initial practical application experience to Emergency Medical Services Research. Practical concepts and issues will be discussed and examined in order to provide the student with a real life basis for understanding and analyzing the impact that research has on current requirements of todays Emergency Medical Services. Particular emphasis will be placed on the roles and responsibilities of the EMS Educator / Training Officer as they pertain to research in both the academic setting and the field setting. 8 hours of internship per week, plus 2 hours of online coursework. Prerequisite: Completion of PARA 0408 with a grade of C or better.
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PARA 0420 - Critical Care Paramedic
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Critical Care Paramedic is an introduction to the aspect of transport in which patient care will exceed the typical level of care provided by the standard EMS organization. Theoretical concepts and issues will be discussed and examined in order to provide the student with a conceptual basis for understanding a Critical Care patients needs by analyzing the capabilities of EMS / Hospital Based organizations and the unique requirements for such events. Particular emphasis will be placed on advanced assessment, skills and critical thinking aspects of acutely sick or injured patients from a hospital or field setting. Four hours of lecture per week is required as well as online testing and assignments. Prerequisites: Paramedic Certification and Departmental Approval. Co-requisites: PARA 0421 and PARA 0422 .
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PARA 0421 - Critical Care Paramedic Clinical Experience
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Critical Care Paramedic Clinical Experience is the field/clinical aspect of the Critical Care Paramedic course. This course is the practical application of the theoretical concepts that are presented in the Critical Care Paramedic course in the real world setting. Particular emphasis will be placed on advanced assessment, skills and critical thinking aspects of acutely sick or injured patients from a hospital or field setting. One 8 hr. shift in a critical care setting per week is required as well as online testing and assignments. Prerequisites: Paramedic Certification and Departmental Approval. Co-requisites: PARA 0420 and PARA 0422 .
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PARA 0422 - Critical Care Paramedic Skills
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Critical Care Paramedic Skills focuses on the highly advanced, critical care skills needed to function as a paramedic. Skills and topics covered in the class include (but not limited to): thoracentesis and thoracotomy, cricothyrotomy, IV infusions, mechanical ventilators, transporting patients with balloon pumps, escarotomy, and assessment of the critical care patient. 3 hours of laboratory experiences per week with online assignments and testing weekly. Prerequisites: Paramedic Certification and Departmental Approval. Co-requisites: PARA 0420 and PARA 0421 .
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PARA 0425 - Community Paramedic
Spring 4 Credit Hours
Community Paramedic is the presentation of theoretical concepts that are presented in the Community Paramedic Skills course in the real world setting. Particular emphasis will be placed on advanced assessment, skills and critical thinking aspects of treatment of the patient in a home or community setting without transport. Four hours of lecture per week is required as well as online testing and assignments. Prerequisites: Paramedic Certification and Departmental Approval. Co-requisites: PARA 0426 and PARA 0427 .
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PARA 0426 - Community Paramedic Clinical Experience
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Community Paramedic Clinical Experience is the field / clinical aspect of the Community Paramedic course. This course is the practical application of the theoretical concepts that are presented in the Community Paramedic course in the real world setting. Particular emphasis will be placed on advanced assessment, skills and critical thinking aspects of treatment of the patient in a home or community setting without transport. One 8 hr. shift in a setting designed to prepare the student for Community Paramedic experiences per week is required as well as online testing and assignments. Prerequisites: Paramedic Certification and Departmental Approval. Co-requisites: PARA 0425 and PARA 0427 .
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PARA 0427 - Community Paramedic Skills
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Community Paramedic Skills focuses on the highly advanced, critical care skills needed to function as a paramedic. Skills and topics covered in the class include (but not limited to): advanced health assessments, chronic disease monitoring and education, patient medication compliance and education, immunization and vaccinations, various specimen collection follow-up care post hospital discharge, medical procedures deemed as minor. 3 hours of laboratory experiences per week with online assignments and testing weekly. Prerequisites: Paramedic Certification and Departmental Approval. Co-requisites: PARA 0425 and PARA 0426 .
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PHIL 0140 - Critical Thinking
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to logic, with special emphasis on common errors and fallacies in reasoning.
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PHIL 0201 - Introduction to Philosophy
Fall, Spring (Honors) & Summer 3 Credit Hours
Comparative survey of major types of philosophy and of representative problems in philosophy. Satisfies 3 hours of General Education Core Curriculum requirements in Area 5A, Humanities. MOTR: PHIL 100
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PHIL 0212 - Ethics
Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Exploration of the problems of value and personal moral standards, comparative survey of major ethical systems and evaluation of the chief ethical struggles in contemporary society. MOTR: PHIL 102.
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PHIL 0298 - Topics in Philosophy
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Studies in a variety of philosophical subjects. Topic open.
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PHIL 0301 - Ancient Philosophy
Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
Historical study of ancient philosophy, with special emphasis on the writings of Plato and Aristotle. Prerequisites: 3 hours of philosophy or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 0302 - Modern Philosophy
Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
A survey of the major schools of western philosophy from 1550 to 1850. Prerequisites: 3 hours of philosophy or permission of instructor and ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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PHIL 0312 - Biomedical Ethics
Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A comprehensive investigation of ethical problems relating to health care and the practice of medicine, including study of such issues as euthanasia and the right to die, abortion, confidentiality, patient rights and professional responsibilities, allocation of medical resources, and medical experimentation. Prerequisite: ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 . Cross-listed as HS 0312 .
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PHIL 0313 - Medical Ethics
Demand 2 Credit Hours
An exploration focusing on recent important ethical problems relating to health care and the practice of medicine.
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PHIL 0320 - Comparative Religion
Fall 3 Credit Hours
A philosophical and historical survey, emphasizing the world’s major living religions. Prerequisite: ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 . Satisfies 3 hours of General Education requirements in General Education Core Curriculum Area 5A,Humanities. MOTR: RELG 100
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PHIL 0420 - Philosophy of Science
Spring (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
Investigation of the nature and scope of scientific inquiry. Topics include the logic of scientific reasoning, the nature of scientific theories, the conceptual presuppositions of science, and the relation between the natural and social sciences. Prerequisite: ENG 0101 and ENG 0102 or ENG 0111 .
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PHIL 0498 - Advanced Topics in Philosophy
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Comprehensive analysis of selected topics in philosophy. For upper division students.
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PHIL 0499 - Independent Study
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Individually directed study in selected areas for advanced students. Prerequisite: GPA of 3.0 in philosophy. Enrollment must be approved by advisor, department head and school dean.
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PHYS 0102 - Physical Science Laboratory
Fall, Spring & Summer 1 Credit Hour
Experiments related to topics studied in Physics 101 will be conducted. One 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: or co-requisite: Physics 101. (Physics 100 may be allowed with permission of instructor.)
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PHYS 0120 - Fundamentals of Physical Science
Fall, Spring, Summer 3 Credit Hours
Basic concepts in the fields of physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy will be presented as time permits. Central to the course will be a working ability in applying some of the basic laws of nature to specific problems. Lecture and demonstration periods. Prerequisite: MATH 0030 or higher with a grade of C or better. MOTR: PHYS 110.
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PHYS 0121 - Fundamentals of Physical Science with Lab
Fall, Spring, Summer 4 Credit Hours
Basic concepts in the fields of physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy will be presented as time permits. Central to the course will be a working ability in applying some of the basic laws of nature to specific problems. Lecture, demonstration and laboratory periods. Prerequisite: MATH 0030 or higher with a grade of C or better. MOTR; PHYS 110L
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PHYS 0130 - Astronomy
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Study of our solar system and universe including the following topics: the solar system, Keplers laws, celestial coordinates and observing. Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams, stellar evolution, pulsars, black holes, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite:MATH 0030 or higher level math. MOTR: ASTR 100
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PHYS 0150 - Environmental Physics
Demand 5 Credit Hours
Emphasis on physics-based problems and laws related to the environment and to human health. Topics include forces in nature, energy, laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer and radiation, properties of fluids and fluid flow, mechanical properties of solids, sound, electromagnetic waves and spectra, basic electricity, radioactivity and nuclear physics. Designed for students in environmental health and students in biology needing only one course in physics. Students may not receive credit for both PHYS 150 and PHYS 0151 , or PHYS 150 and PHYS 0152 . Four hours lecture, one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MATH 0140 .
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PHYS 0160 - Elementary College Physics I
Fall, Spring, Summer 4 Credit Hours
Mechanics, rotational dynamics, properties of matter, heat, wave motion, and sound. This course satisfies the requirements for biology (BI01-BI10), biochemistry (BC01-BC07) and medical laboratory science (ML00), and education (ES00, ES04, ES09) programs. Three hours lecture and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MATH 0140 . MOTR: PHYS 150L.
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PHYS 0162 - Elementary College Physics II
Fall, Spring 4 Credit Hours
Electricity, circuits, magnetism, optics, relativity, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions. Three hours lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 0160 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher..
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PHYS 0270 - General Physics I
Fall, Spring 4 Credit Hours
Introductory study of physics covering vectors, geometric and trigonometric applications in physics, kinematics of particles in one and two dimensions, and Newtons laws of motion, energy, momentum, kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies, equilibrium, fluids, heat, and thermodynamics. This course satisfies the major requirements for Physics, Math and Chemistry majors. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MATH 0150 . MOTR: PHYS 200L.
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PHYS 0290 - General Physics II
Spring 4 Credit Hours
Introductory study of wave motion, electricity, magnetism, and geometrical and physical optics. Four hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 0270 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher andMATH 0250 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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PHYS 0291 - General Physics II Lab
Spring 1 Credit Hour
Laboratory in wave motion, electricity, magnetism, and geometrical and physical optics. One 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: or co-requisite: PHYS 0290 .
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PHYS 0297 - Introduction to Research in Physics
Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
Introduction to research techniques, laboratory work, and literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a Physics research project. Involves laboratory experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of Physics. Open to students with: 1) freshman or sophomore standing, 2) the ability to undertake independent work, and 3) permission of the instructor. Registration must be approved by the adviser and the department head.
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PHYS 0298 - Topics in Physical Science
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Special topics in physical science not normally offered in other courses. Prerequisite: to be determined by department.
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PHYS 0301 - Modern Physics
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Special theory of relativity, wave-particle experiments, introductory quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 0290 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Co-requisite: MATH 0260 .
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PHYS 0310 - Introduction to Geophysics
4 Credit Hours
Geophysics is the application of physical principles (Physics and Mathematics) to the study of the Earth’s structure, phenomenon and process. Applications of geophysical methods include the determination of subsurface stratigraphy and soil properties, characterization of groundwater flow and storage, the identification and tracing of hazardous substances and contaminants in the subsurface, the detection of buried objects and unexploded ordinance, the characterization of soil and bedrock properties for stability, and the exploration of the subsurface for valuable mineral and energy resources. Subjects covered will include: data processing, seismology, seismic reflection, Ground Penetrating Radar, seismic refraction, gravity, and electrical methods. Laboratories will reinforce topics covered in lectures and many will utilize computers. Some laboratories will involve traveling to local field sites and using field geophysical equipment to gather and process and interpret our own data. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 0120 or GEOL 210,MATH 0140 or higher level math, PHYS 0270 , or permission of instructor. Note: PHYS 270 may be taken concurrently with this course.
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PHYS 0322 - Classical Mechanics
Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
Kinematics and dynamics of particles and systems of particles including the harmonic oscillator, potential functions, conservative fields of force, accelerated reference frames, energy, gravitation and rigid bodies. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 0270 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher and MATH 0260 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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PHYS 0341 - Thermal Physics
Spring (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
Temperature, laws of thermodynamics, entropy, enthalpy, reversibility and irreversibility, thermal properties of materials, change of phase, use of thermodynamic tables and introduction to heat transfer. Four hours lecture per week. Co-requisite: MATH 0260 and PHYS 0290 .
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PHYS 0360 - Mathematical Methods Physics
Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the mathematical techniques used in upper level physics classes. Topics covered will include: Vector calculus, matrices, Fourier analysis, the calculus of variations, complex variables, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, and their application to Physics problems. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 0270 with a grade of C or better and MATH 0260 or permission of instructor.
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PHYS 0372 - Electronics for Experimental Physicists
Spring (Even) 4 Credit Hours
Ohms law, Kirchhoff s laws, Nodal analysis, mesh analysis, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, superposition, inductors, and capacitors,source-free RL and RC circuits, RLC circuits.. Complex variables and their application to steady-state AC circuits. Three 1-hr lectures and one 3-hr lab per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 0290 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher and MATH 0260 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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PHYS 0381 - Intermediate Physics Laboratory
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Experiments in classical and modern physics, including wave phenomena, heat transfer, electrical measurements, optics, photoelectric effect, and radioactivity. Two three-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 0301 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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PHYS 0401 - Electricity and Magnetism
Fall (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
Electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potential, properties of conductors and dielectrics, magnetic fields, magnetic properties, induced electromotive force, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Four lectures per week. Prerequisites: MATH 0260 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher and PHYS 0290 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher..
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PHYS 0431 - Physics Lab Practicum
Fall, Spring, Summer 1 Credit Hour
Supervised practical experience in assisting undergraduate students in laboratory techniques in Physical Science, College Physics I & II, General Physics I and II, Electronics, or Intermediate Physics Laboratory. This class may be taken more than once, but a maximum of 3 hrs of credit can be applied toward a degree in Physics (PH00) or Physics Engineering (PH01). Prerequisite: Advanced standing, successful completion of the course the student wishes to be an assistant in, and permission of instructor of class being assisted.
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PHYS 0440 - Test and Evaluation of Electrochemical Device
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Testing and evaluation of electrochemical cells and batteries. Included with an introduction to battery technology is material emphasizing test safety and operational hazards. Prerequisite: CHEM 0142 .
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PHYS 0452 - Quantum Mechanics
Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Time independent Schroedinger equation, eigenfunctions, expectation values, differential operators, pertubation theory, multi-electron atoms, and applications to solid state physics. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 0301 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher and MATH 0322 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher OR PHYS 0360 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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PHYS 0480 - Selected Topics in Physics and Engineering
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Selected topics for further study, e.g., solid state physics, optics, nuclear physics, advanced mechanics, quantum mechanics, circuit analysis, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics heat transfer, and mechanics of materials or other topics. Open to students having a minimum of 18 hours of Physics and permission of instructor. Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
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PHYS 0490 - Seminar
Fall & Spring 1-3 Credit Hours
Students will select two subjects from areas of physics and engineering in which they have an interest. The student will research the area and communicate the results with the physics faculty and the class. One area will require a written paper with a short (15 minute) presentation and the other will require a written paper and a one-hour presentation. Both presentations will have question and answer sessions. Secondary education majors will be required to present several lecture-demonstration programs illustrating the basic concepts of physics at the secondary level. Open to students having a minimum of 18 hours of physics and permission of the instructor.
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PHYS 0491 - Internship in Physics
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
In conference with departmental representatives at least six weeks in advance, the student shall elect to work and observe in any area of applied physics in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the student’s training. Prerequisites: Junior standing in physics with a minimum of 17 hours of physics or by permission.
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PHYS 0497 - Research in Physics
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
Independent research technique, laboratory work, and literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a physics research project. Involves laboratory experimentation or theoretical calculation, written report, and an oral presentation from any area of Physics. Open to students having: 1) minimum of 15 hours of Physics, 2) junior or senior standing, 3) the ability to undertake independent work, and 4) permission of the instructor. Registration must be approved by the adviser and the department head.
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PHYS 0498 - Advanced Topics in Physics
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Designed to give advanced instruction in some area not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Prerequisites: to be determined by the department.
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PHYS 0499 - Independent Study
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Course structured by the adviser with approval of the department head. Prerequisite: Advanced standing with a GPA of 3.0 in the major field. Registration must be approved by the advisor, department head and school dean.
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PSC 0120 - American Government
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Designed to give students an understanding of their governments, enabling them to keep up with political developments with the goal of becoming informed citizens needed to sustain democracy. This is a core curriculum requrement for all bachelor’s degrees and prerequisite for all political science courses. Successful completion of this course fulfills the Missouri state requirements in constitutional study. MOTR: POSC 101
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PSC 0201 - Introduction to Political Science
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the discipline of political science. The course is a preview of the major subunits of the discipline: American politics including public administration and legal studies; international relations; political theory; and comparative politics. Recommended for all Political Science majors.
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PSC 0202 - Argument in Political Science
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduces students to the nature and logic of argument. The course is designed to expose students to the variety of concepts, methodologies, and forms of evidence that characterize political science. Students will be taught to recognize arguments in what they read and to develop their own arguments in written and oral formats. Students will be introduced to the ways that arguments are developed and then demonstrated through evidence using a variety of methodologies including, formal reasoning, deductive logic, inductive logic, quantitative evidence, qualitative evidence, legal reasoning, and field research/experiments. PSC 0120 or consent of the instructor
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PSC 0208 - Road to Law School
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Thanks to media portrayals of lawyers and law schools, many students choose a career in the legal field without core knowledge of the principles, objectives and goals of lawyering. Students in this course will explore the core skills necessary to be successful as a lawyer and be exposed to the skill set that can improve performance on the necessary exams for admittance. Students will be required to take part in a law school visitation.
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PSC 0298 - Topics in Political Science
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
Special political science topics of current interest to the student or faculty member who offers the class. Subjects and instructors change each semester. Students are encouraged to suggest possible course topics to the political science faculty. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 .
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PSC 0301 - Political Parties & Elections
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Analysis of the origins, structure and functions of political parties; the dynamics of the two-party system; the role of third parties and the election process.
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PSC 0302 - Public Opinion
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Origins, impact, and measurement of public opinion, with particular emphases on the development of public opinion, how the American public thinks about their government and the consequences of public opinion for the development of public policy. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 or consent of instructor.
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PSC 0303 - Mock Trial Workshop
Fall & Spring 1 Credit Hour
Advanced practicum in the area of advocacy, rules of evidence, courtroom presentation and issue spotting. Students will work on the development of tem events and presentation of both Plaintiff and Defense positions on detailed cases as provided by the College Mock Trial Association. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor May be repeated for a maximum of four hours of credit.
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PSC 0310 - Law, Society, and the Judicial Process
Demand 3 Credit Hours
American legal system viewed from a social and political as well as legal perspective. Focus on the structure and organization of courts, the processing of civil and criminal cases, and the behavior of judges, lawyers, and other participants in the judicial process.
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PSC 0311 - American Presidency
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Politics of presidential selection, the powers of the President, the organization of the executive branch and its relations with other organs of government.
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PSC 0312 - Legislative Process
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Problems of representation, organization of the legislature, participation and proposals for improved organization. Emphasis is placed on the Missouri General Assembly and the United States Congress. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 or consent of instructor.
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PSC 0320 - State and Local Government
Demand 3 Credit Hours
General structure, theories, operation and problems of state government with special emphasis on the government of Missouri in the political system. Students will compare and contrast the function of Missouri government at all levels (municipal, county and state) with other states. Prerquisite: PSC 0120 or consent of instructor.
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PSC 0321 - International Relations
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Present-day relations and problems among the states of the world and the major factors which underline and influence these relations.
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PSC 0325 - Topics International Affairs
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Topics will vary by specialization of instructor. This course will emphasize topics not included in existing courses. Repeatable for up to 6 credit hours as different topics. Prerequisite: PSC 120. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 .
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PSC 0326 - Topics in Political Affairs
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Topics will vary by the specialization of instructor. This course will emphasize topics not included in existing courses. Repeatable for up to 6 credit hours as different topics. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 .
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PSC 0327 - Topics in Legal Affairs
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Topics will vary by the specialization of instructor. This course will emphasize topics not included in existing courses. Repeatable for up to 6 credit hours as different topics. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 .
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PSC 0331 - Topics: International Affairs
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Topics will vary by the specialization of instructor. This course will emphasize topics not included in existing courses. Repeatable for up to 6 credit hours as different topics. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 : American Government.
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PSC 0340 - Social Science Research Mthds
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
An introduction and exploration into the ways in which social scientists conduct research including various designs, including interviewing, observation, survey design, and content analysis. Emphasis will be placed on quantitative analysis and the decisions faced by social scientists when designing and applying social research. The course will cover methods of problem and hypothesis formulation, data collection and instrumentation. There will also be an emphasis placed on ethical issues in research. Prerequisite: MATH 0125 or higher.
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PSC 0342 - Public Policy
Demand 3 Credit Hours
An introductory survey of the formulation, execution, and evaluation of public policy in the United States.
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PSC 0350 - Social Science Statistics
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
Provides basic tools necessary to describe, analyze, and present quantitative social science data. This course will focus on basic descriptive statistics, measures of variability and dispersion, fundamentals of probability and hypothesis testing, as well as tools necessary for conducting basic univariate and bivariate analyses. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 0125 or grade of C or better in higher math, and grade of C or better in PSC 0340 or grade of C or better in SOC 0340 , or consent of instructor.
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PSC 0352 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Fall 3 Credit Hours
The course introduces students to the principles and techniques of the comparative politics subfield. Material includes the structure of government in constitutional and authoritarian regimes, political institutions, political processes, political economy, and major global issues. The course examines themes of democratization, institutional design, parties and party systems, as well as the impact of social and economic change on the conduct and evolution of modern political systems. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 or consent of instructor.
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PSC 0361 - Politics of Sex
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course will cover the intersection of sex, power and politics, how gender identities influence political behavior, the role of gender norms and stereotypes, the role women play in contemporary politics and we will consider the historical contribution of women in American political development. We will also examine government regulation of sexual behavior and the evolution of LGBTQ politics. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 : American Government.
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PSC 0362 - Religion and Politics
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course examines the role religion plays in contemporary and historical politics, domestically and internationally. This course considers the treatment of religion in the American Constitution and contemporary politics, and contrasts the role of religion in the United States with other systems of government around the world. We will consider the importance of religion in American politics, including the influence of faith in political rhetoric, in federal and state policy, and on public opinion. We will discuss how the “wall of separation” works in practice, and how we attempt to balance religious freedoms of some, with civil liberties of others. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 : American Government.
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PSC 0363 - Environmental Policy and Politics
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course will cover domestic and international implications of environmental policy, as well as individual actions that impact the environment. We will consider what effective policy is, and how it can be applied to environmental concerns. Students will become fluent in the political, scientific, economic, and bureaucratic factors that influence environmental policy in the local area, the United States, and internationally. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 : American Government.
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PSC 0364 - War and International Security
Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of major theories of international security and discusses important debates in that field. Students will be exposed to topics such as the factors contributing to the onset of interstate and intrastate wars, trade interdependence and peace, economic develop and growth, domestic politics and security policy, regime types and their relationship to war, and international institutions and peace. Students will also consider the most pressing security issues and challenges of the 21st Century, including terrorism, the rise of new global powers, and climate change. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 American Government.
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PSC 0365 - Model European Union
Spring 1 Credit Hour
The European Union (EU) member states have pooled their sovereignty in a way that is historically unique. This class aims to provide a clear, systematic, and comprehensive introduction to the government and politics of the (EU). There have been several major developments to the European Union (formerly the European Coal and Steel Community) since the Robert Schuman Plan was unveiled in 1950. Among some of the developments that will be explored are the addition of new members, the expansion of the Eurozone, EU political economy, policy advancements in market integration, justice and home affairs, and foreign and defense policies. Prerequisite: PSC 0120 American Government.
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PSC 0366 - International Politics and Cyber Security
Demand 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on cyberspace, cyber threats, and cyber conflict, specifically regarding the implications for the public and private sectors, national governments, non-governmental actors, and international politics. Topics include the creation and evolution of cyberspace, changes to the international system structure, new modes of conflict and cooperation, and strategies for international security in a digital world. Students will examine how current international relations theory accommodates cyberspace as a new venue of politics, and how cyber-politics alters traditional international politics, demanding new theoretical frameworks and empirical study. Students will also be exposed to the types of cyber threats and tactics used to infiltrate computer systems at all levels of society.
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PSC 0398 - Political Discourse
Demand 1 Credit Hour
A topics and event driven, open forum for examination of current issues at the national, state, and local levels of government. The course is conducted as a discussion group with the instructor providing directed reading assignments and presentations on discursive practices, traditions, and models within the discipline as appropriate. May be repeated one time for credit.
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PSC 0402 - Advocacy & Legal Reasoning
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the methods and applications used in understanding and advocating issues in law. The goal of the course is to allow students to learn how to read, write and speak as an effective advocate using the applications of basic legal reasoning. Class will meet for 3 hours each week for lecture and interactive classroom assignments/applications. Class will meet for 3 hours each week for lecture and interactive classroom assignments/applications. Prerequisites: PSC 0120 , PSC 0201 and PSC 0208 .
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PSC 0411 - Great Political Thinkers
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The course will introduce selected political philosophies from the ancient Greeks to modern times. Philosophies studied will represent the development of Western political philosophy over time, as well as its comparison with selected Islamic and Asian political ideas.
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PSC 0412 - Contemporary Political Thought
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Twentieth century political ideas.
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