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Course Descriptions

All currently offered courses are listed in alphabetical order by prefix and chronologically thereafter. Courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) have their ACTS Course Index Numbers listed after the course description. For additional information regarding ACTS, please see http://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/transfer-work/.
 

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 4403 - Metaphysics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Advanced study of the fundamental nature of reality, including but not limited to: ontology, modality, causation, space and time, mereology, and personal iden­tity. Fall, odd.

    Prerequisites: PHIL 1103  or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHIL 4443 - Philosophy of Mind

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Foundational issues in the study of mind, includes the nature of mind, the relation of psychology to physical science, and theories of mental content. Spring, even.

    Prerequisites: PHIL 1103  or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHIL 4703 - Contemporary Ethical Issues

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Exploration of issues in normative ethical theory and metaethics. Sample topics include consequentialism, deontology, constructivism, moral skepticism, moral relativism, and the moral realism/anti-realism debate. Fall, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHIL 4723 - Aesthetics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The nature of art, designed to help students respond intelligently to works of art. Fall, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHIL 4733 - Environmental Ethics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Investigation of the moral dimensions of environmental issues, including the moral standing of animals, the ethics of population control measures, ques­tions of justice relating to pollution generation and restriction, and ethical problems involved in the production and consumption of food. Spring, odd.

    Prerequisites: PHIL 1103 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHIL 4743 - Social and Political Philosophy

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Explores the justification, or lack thereof, of social and political institutions. Fall, even.

    Prerequisites: PHIL 1103 Introduction to Philosophy , equivalent, or instructor permission.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHIL 4763 - Philosophy of Sex

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Explores the concept of sexual activity and the implications of various theories of sexual activity to our understanding of rape, sexual harassment, pornogra­phy, sexual fidelity, parenthood, and various other important contemporary sexual issues. Spring, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHIL 4773 - Defining Race

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Biological, constructivist, and denial theories of race and their moral and political ramifications for racism, affirmative action, and hate crime legislation. Spring, odd.

    Prerequisites: PHIL 1103 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHIL 4883 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Advanced study of selected topics in philosophy. Content will vary. Fall. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours credit.

    Prerequisites: 9 hours of philosophy.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Physical Science
  

  • PHSC 1003 - Making Connections Chemistry and Physics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Required course for first semester freshmen. Core content includes transition to college, academic performance skills, problem solving, critical thinking, self management, group building skills, and university policies. Content related to the departmental majors is also included. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHSC 1201 - Physical Science Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: PHSC 1004)

    Corequisites: PHSC 1203 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • PHSC 1203 - Physical Science

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The relationship of man to his physical world, content of the course is centered on the development of our modern concepts about matter and energy and how this development is related to the social order of which man is a part. This course does not satisfy science certification for secondary school teachers. It is not accepted as a major requirement in any natural science field. Lecture three hours. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may ap­ply. (ACTS#: PHSC 1004)

    Prerequisites: MATH 0013  or ACT Mathematics score of 16.
    Corequisites: PHSC 1201 .
Sem. Hrs: 3

Physics
  

  • PHYS 459V - Research in Physics

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    Irregular. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: Fourteen hours of physics.
Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • PHYS 1101 - Introduction to Space Science Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Two hours per week. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: PHSC 1204)

    Corequisites: PHYS 1103 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • PHYS 1103 - Introduction to Space Science

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A survey of the basic principles of science with emphasis on physics through their application to study about our place in the cosmos. Lec­ture three hours. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: PHSC 1204)

    Prerequisites: MATH 0013  or ACT Math score of 16.
    Corequisites: PHYS 1101 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 2034 - University Physics I

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Basic principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials and wave motion utilizing calculus with multimedia computers, at each station, in a uni­fied lecture and lab format. 6 hours per week. This course may be substituted for PHYS 2054 . This course will meet the General Education Requirements for Physical Science. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: PHYS 2034)

    Corequisites: MATH 2204 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • PHYS 2044 - University Physics II

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Continuation of PHYS 2034 , covering basic principles of electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics utilizing calculus. This course may be substituted for PHYS 2064 . Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply (ACTS#: PHYS 2044)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2034  or PHYS 2054 .
    Corequisites: MATH 2214  or a higher level MATH course.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • PHYS 2054 - General Physics I

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    The essential of mechanics, heat, materials and simple harmonic motion in a unified lecture and laboratory format utilizing multimedia computers at each student station. Six hours per week. This course will meet the General Education Pro­gram requirements for physical science. PHYS 2034  may be substituted. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: PHYS 2014)

    Prerequisites: MATH 1033  or higher.
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • PHYS 2064 - General Physics II

    Sem. Hrs: 4

    Continuation of PHYS 2054 , the essentials of electric­ity, magnetism, optics, and topics from modern physics. PHYS 2044  may be substituted for this course. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: PHYS 2024)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2054  or PHYS 2034 .
Sem. Hrs: 4
  

  • PHYS 2133 - Survey of Physics for the Health Professions

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A survey for introductory me­chanics, waves, electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics with applications for students of the health professions. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 2393 - Special Topics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Selected special or current topics of interest to faculty and stu­dents that require no prerequisite courses. This course is appropriate for a general student audi­ence. See individual semester schedules for more information about each offering. Irregular

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 3043 - Atmospheric Dynamics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of the physical dynamics of the atmosphere and the oceans and the interactions between the two. Topics to be discussed include basic atmospheric and geophysical fluid dynamics, An integrated laboratory component will have students build analyze the local atmosphere. Spring.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2034  or PHYS 2054 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 3052 - Relativity

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Quantitative introduction to the special theory of relativity with a brief qualitative introduction to general relativity. Irregular. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2044  or PHYS 2064  or PHYS 2081 and PHYS 2083.
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • PHYS 3103 - Thermal Physics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The first and second laws of thermodynamics, the kinetic theory of gases, and an introduction to statistical mechanics. Lecture three hours per week. Spring, even. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2044  or PHYS 2064 .
    Corequisites: MATH 3254 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 3133 - Astronomy

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Theories of the origin, development, present state, and future of the universe, with special emphasis on the place of astronomy in mans cultural and scientific development. Irregular. Special course fees may apply.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 3153 - Mechanics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Particle dynamics in inertial and accelerated reference frames. Newtons law of gravitation, orbit theory, and elementary rigid body dynamics. Lecture three hours per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: MATH 2214  and PHYS 2044 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 3203 - Electromagnetic Theory

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Electrostatics, electric and magnetic properties of ma­terials. Amperes and Faradays laws, and Maxwells equations. Lecture three hours per week. Spring. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: MATH 3254  and PHYS 2044 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 3253 - Optics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Geometrical optics and physical optics, including interference, diffrac­tion, dispersion, absorption, and polarization of light. Lecture three hours per week. Spring, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: MATH 2214  and PHYS 2044 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 3303 - Modern Physics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An elementary study of the atomic nature of matter and nuclear structure of the atom. Lecture three hours per week. Fall. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: MATH 2214 , and PHYS 2044 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 4353 - Mathematical Physics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The mathematical aspects of classical physics includ­ing Newtons laws, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, Electrodynamics and Relativity. Lecture three hours per week. Fall, even. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3303  and MATH 3254 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 4393 - Special Topics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Selected special or current topics of interest to faculty and students that require prerequisite coursework. See individual semester schedules for more information about each offering. Irregular. Registration restricted by instructor permission.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 4403 - Nuclear and Particle Physics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to the structure of the nucleus, nuclear scattering and decay processes, mesons, nucleons, and quarks. Lecture three hours per week. Spring, odd. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 4463 - Advanced Mechanics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    The Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, rigid body mechanics, and special relativity. Irregular. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3153 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 4513 - Advanced Electromagnetic Theory

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Maxwells equations as applied to waveguides, radiation, and wave propagation in various media. Lecture three hours per week. Irregular. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3203 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 4533 - Solid State Physics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introductory study of the structure and physical proper­ties of crystalline solids, including x-ray diffraction, specific heats, free electron theory, and band approximation. Lecture three hours per week. Irregular. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: 20 hours of physics.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 4553 - Principles of Quantum Mechanics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Solutions of the Schrodinger wave equation, including the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, and perturbation theory, and associated topics. Lecture three hours per week. Spring, even. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: 20 hours of physics.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PHYS 4571 - Physics Seminar

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Irregular. Special course fees may apply.

    Prerequisites: Fourteen hours of physics.
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • PHYS 4693 - Research in Physics-Capstone

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Students will conduct research with a phys­ics faculty member, write a paper and present a talk on their research, and take an exit exam. Fall, Spring. Special course fees may apply. Physics majors are required to take this course in their senior year.

    Prerequisites: Twenty hours of Physics.
Sem. Hrs: 3

Political Science
  

  • POSC 480V - Readings in Political Science

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    READINGS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE. Independent readings for all advanced students regardless of major. Limited to three hours. Fall, Spring, Summer. Students must have instructor permission and department chair.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • POSC 481V - Internships

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    GENERAL POLITICS. Placement of students in community based and government agencies to provide a practical framework for applying the theoretical instruction of the classroom. Irregular.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • POSC 1003 - Introduction to Politics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    GENERAL POLITICS. An introduction to the use of politics for the resolution of conflict in communities, nations, and the international system through the study of political concepts and relationships, with applications to current problems. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 1103 - Making Connections in Politics and Law

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    An introduction to the study of law and politics for first year students making the transition to college life; satisfies credits require­ment for a First Year Experience. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 1303 - Introduction to Model United Nations

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    COMPARATIVE POLITICS. Preparation for and participation in model United Nations. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 2103 - Introduction to United States Government

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. The con­stitution, government, and politics of the United States. Fall, Spring, Summer. (ACTS#: PLSC 2003)

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3003 - Introduction to Political Analysis

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    POLITICAL METHODOLOGY. Introduction to the discipline of political science, its subfields, and to the use of the social scientific method and logical inquiry. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3113 - American Municipal Government

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. Types of govern­ments in municipalities of the United States. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3133 - Political Parties and Interest Groups

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. American politi­cal parties and interest groups. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3143 - State and Local Government

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. An examination of the powers and institutions and policies of state and local governments. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3153 - American Presidency

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. U. S. presidency and national executive processes in the American political system. Spring, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3163 - Black Politics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. Exposes students to the variety of litera­ture on Black people in American politics, political strategies and actions are the major themes. Spring, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3193 - Arkansas Government and Politics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. Introduction to Arkansas government and politics, focusing on the institutions of state government, Governor, General Assembly, Courts, and state politics, campaigns and elections, political parties, interest group activity, and selected policy issues facing state government in Arkansas. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3203 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    COMPARATIVE POLITICS. Surveys the field of comparative politics, with case studies of selected countries. Fall, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3213 - African Political Systems

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    COMPARATIVE POLITICS. The government and politics of primarily sub-Saharan Africa, involves study of the people as well as their political institutions. Fall, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3223 - European Political Systems

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    COMPARATIVE POLITICS. A comparative analy­sis of major European political systems in terms of their pressure groups, political parties, and policy formation processes. Fall, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3243 - Religion and Politics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    COMPARATIVE POLITICS. A comparative study of religion and politics. Fall, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3303 - Introduction to International Politics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. Various approaches to the study of international politics. Fall, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3413 - Classical and Medieval Political Theory

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    POLITICAL THEORY. Classical Greek and Christian forms of political theory. Fall, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3423 - American Political Theory

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    POLITICAL THEORY. An analytical study of American political theories from the precolonial era to the present and their impact upon our political institutions. Spring, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3433 - Political Ideologies

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    POLITICAL THEORY. Contemporary political ideas and movements, including liberalism, conservatism, anarchism, fascism, communism, and nationalism. Fall, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3453 - Modern Political Theory

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    POLITICAL THEORY. Writings of modern political philosophers such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Rousseau. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3503 - Principles of Public Administration

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Survey of the field of public administration and its problems. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3513 - Public Budgeting Process

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. The public budgeting processes of the United States and of Arkansas, administrative and political problems connected with raising and expending public revenues. Spring, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3523 - Administrative Ethics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION An exploration of ethics in the context of administration, utilizing a range of materials to illustrate ethical issues and thinking in administrative practice. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3613 - American Constitutional Law

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC LAW. The Supreme Court’s role in defin­ing provisions of the Constitution. Exploration of jurisdiction, legislative power, executive power in times of national crisis, and the Court’s stewardship of the federal system. Fall.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3623 - Civil Rights and Liberties

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC LAW. Judicial and statutory interpretations of the fundamental rights and liberties contained in the U. S. Constitution. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3633 - Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC LAW. Legal research and ter­minology, including research methodology. Development of research skills through use of legal research tools (law digests, encyclopedias, reporters, statutes, and other library materials), legal brief and memo writing and oral argumentation. Spring, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3643 - Judicial Process and Legal Reasoning

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC LAW. Introduction to adminis­tration of justice, including effects of process on due process, and fundamental fairness. Includes foundations of U. S. law, common law, 20th century legal movements, criminal, civil, administra­tive, and statutory interpretation. Fall, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 3683 - Criminal Law and the Constitution

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC LAW. An examination of state and federal police powers and how they are regulated by the Constitution and statutes. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4003 - Special Topics Political Science

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Current subjects of interest in Political Sci­ence with appropriate subtitles. Irregular. All special topics must be approved by the Department Chair.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4113 - American Legislative Process

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. Structure and orga­nization of legislative bodies, with a detailed study of legislative processes. Spring, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4123 - Women and Politics

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. An examination of the inter­relationship of gender, politics, and popular culture. Spring, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4143 - Public Opinion and Public Policy

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. The function of public opinion in political systems, and methods for revealing public preferences; with principal focus on the US case. Spring, odd.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: POSC 5143.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4153 - Politics and Popular Culture by the Decade

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. An analy­sis of the intersection of politics and popular culture for a particular decade, to be chosen by instructor. Fall, even. May be repeated for credit when topic changes.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4223 - Middle Eastern Political Systems

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    COMPARATIVE POLITICS. Major Middle Eastern political systems, with concentration on their common characteristics and major differ­ences. Spring, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4233 - Life Sex Death or Body Politics in Comparative Perspective

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    COMPARATIVE POLITICS. A cross-national study of policy and policy change with respect to state regulation of the body. Spring, even.

    Prerequisites: Completion of POSC 3003  or permission of the instructor.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4313 - International Organization

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. Development, structure, and politics of international organizations such as the United Nations. Fall, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4323 - Foreign Policy Analysis

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. Theory, practice, and analysis of foreign policy, with a focus on the United States and an emphasis on contemporary issues and basic ideas governing American foreign policy. Spring, odd.

    Prerequisites: POSC 1003  or POSC 2103 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: Dual-listed with POSC 5323.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4453 - Analysis of Contemporary Political Theory

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    POLITICAL THEORY. An analyti­cal and theoretical examination of one or more theoretical political issues of the 20th and 21st centuries. Topics of analysis may include democracy, justice, community, political ethics, multi­culturalism, or the theories of a particular political philosopher or school of political philosophy. Content will vary. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4503 - Public Policy, Politics and Power

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Provides a framework for understanding the fundamentals of the American public policy making process, the political context in which it operates and the theories of power that affect it. Spring, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4513 - Disaster Response Operation Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Roles and responsibilities of public managers and others within the National Incident Manage­ment System. May be credited toward Minor in Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness. Fall-odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4523 - Public Personnel Administration

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Policies, meth­ods, and techniques utilized in public personnel. Fall, odd.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4553 - HSDP Capstone

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Application of skills and knowledge gained in the minor to the analysis of a specific need or problem and the design of solutions. Teamwork among various specialties with the field. Spring. Instructor permission required.

    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: DPEM 4553 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4613 - Legislative Negotiation

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    AMERICAN POLITICS. Study of policy development centered on deliberation, which is explored by observing and practicing legislative negotiation. Spring, even.

    Prerequisites: POSC 2103 , and POSC 3143  or POSC 4113 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • POSC 4633 - Environmental Law and Administration

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Overview of current environmental law, its administration and enforcement. Spring, even.

Sem. Hrs: 3

Plant and Soil Science
  

  • PSSC 489V - Special Problems in Plant and Soil Science

    Sem. Hrs: Variable

    For students of senior standing to work on special problems. Fall, Spring, Summer. Instructor permission and dean necessary.

Sem. Hrs: Variable
  

  • PSSC 1301 - Plant Science Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Introduction to agronomic and horticultural concepts related to crop anatomy, growth and development, physiology, and pest identification and man­agement. Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • PSSC 1303 - Introduction to Plant Science

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Agronomic and horticultural cropping systems including crop growth and development, crop physiology, crop ecology, environmental considerations, and production and protection practices. Fall, Spring.

Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 2811 - Soils Laboratory

    Sem. Hrs: 1

    Introduction to soil properties and processes through hands-on laboratory experience. Fall.

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: PSSC 2813 .
Sem. Hrs: 1
  

  • PSSC 2813 - Soils

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Origin, classification, physical and chemical properties of soil and environ­mental considerations. Fall, Spring.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1013  or CHEM 1043 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 3313 - Plant Disease Management

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Introduction to management of plant diseases. Major concepts include genetic, cultural, and biological controls as related to management of plant systems. Self study course utilizing computer technology, seminars, and laboratory exer­cises. Spring.

    Prerequisites: PSSC 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 3323 - Weeds and Weed Control

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Identification and pest management of weeds in agronomic, horticultural, and urban systems. Survey of herbicides, their chemistry, toxicology, modes of action, uses, and environmental impact. Lecture two hours and laboratory two hours per week. Spring.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1013  or CHEM 1043 ; and PSSC 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 3333 - Plant Breeding

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    History of plant improvement, methods of plant breeding, and the basic application of these methods to various agronomic and horticultural crops. Fall, odd.

    Prerequisites: AGRI 2213 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 3802 - Pasture and Forage Crops

    Sem. Hrs: 2

    Introduction to important forage and pasture crops in the mid south region. Discussions will include cropping systems, plant growth and develop­ment, physiology, and environmental considerations. Fall, even.

    Prerequisites: PSSC 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 2
  

  • PSSC 4313 - Plant Growth and Development

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Auxins, gibberellins, and various other regu­lators of plant growth, also phenomena such as flowering and dormancy. Fall.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1052  and PSSC 1303 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 4343 - Seed Production, Processing and Analysis

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Methods of producing quality seeds and seed stocks, processing methods, and techniques of seed analysis and grading. Spring, odd.

    Prerequisites: PSSC 1303 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: PSSC 5343.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 4413 - Rice Production

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of rice growth characteristics and rice production man­agement systems. Fall.

    Prerequisites: PSSC 1303  and PSSC 2813 .
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: Dual-listed with PSSC 5413.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 4513 - Plant Biotechnology

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Course materials will address the why and how of plant gene transfer plus the issues involved in making those plants part of the agricultural land­scape. Spring.

    Prerequisites: AGRI 2213  or BIOL 3013 or instructor permis­sion.
    Dual Listed/Cross Listed: PSSC 5513.
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 4713 - Soil Quality Assessment and Interpretation

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    A study of the indicators of soil quality, documentation and measurement of soil quality, interpretations of soil quality, impacts and effects of management of soil quality, and the role of conservation planning in improving soil quality. Fall, even.

    Prerequisites: PSSC 2813 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 4723 - Agroecological Systems

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Field-based course to develop a deeper conceptual and analytical framework for understanding agricultural ecosystems of the region. Students will work in teams and visit numerous working farms and agricultural enterprises in their quest to under­stand agricultural system sustainability. Summer.

    Prerequisites: AGEC 1003 , AGST 2003 , ANSC 1613 , PSSC 1303 , PSSC 2813 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
  

  • PSSC 4733 - Soil Morphology and Classification

    Sem. Hrs: 3

    Field-based course to develop knowledge and skills in pedological principles and practices. Relationships among soil genesis, morphology, and land use will be emphasized. Students will visit numerous sites throughout Arkansas that show major soils in various ecosystems. Summer.

    Prerequisites: PSSC 1303 , PSSC 2813 .
Sem. Hrs: 3
 

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