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PHIL 3411 - Contemporary Moral Problems ** Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Such important contemporary moral issues as pornography and obscenity, capital punishment, abortion, human rights, “reverse discrimination,” and civil disobedience; underlying philosophical ideas for each issue considered and discussed.
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PHIL 3451 - Existentialism Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Historical and comparative study of different existentialist writers and their relation to literature, religion, and psychology; readings from such writers as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Jaspers, Heidegger, Sartre, and Camus.
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PHIL 3452 - Feminist Theory Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Selected ideas from the history on women from the Greeks to the present; developing methods and ideologies within contemporary theoretical approaches to feminist studies; diversity, equality and difference discussed by drawing on different epistemologies, such as existentialism and poststructuralism.
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PHIL 3453 - 19th-/20th-Century European Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Introduction to key figures and movements in 19th- and 20th-century European (i.e., “continental”) philosophy; existentialism, phenomenology, hermeneutics, critical theory, deconstruction, poststructuralism, and feminism.
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PHIL 3460 - Nature/Mind/Knowledge Credit Hours: (3)
Description: The nature of mind, free will vs. determinism, personal identity and immortality, and the nature and possibility of knowledge.
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PHIL 3511 - Ethical Theory Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Critical analysis of classical ethical theories and their application to problems of individual and society. PREREQUISITE: PHIL 1101 or PHIL 1102 , or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 3512 - Science/Technology/Human Values Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Ethical problems growing out of development of modern science and technology; of such issues as relation of science to society, dehumanization of individual, impact of technology on environment, and modern warfare. Specific content of course varies each semester.
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PHIL 3514 - Biomedical Ethics ** Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Discussion of ethical problems raised by contemporary medical practices and biological innovations from standpoint of contemporary ethical theories including abortion, euthanasia, human experimentation and genetic engineering.
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PHIL 3515 - Climate Change, Ethics, and the Environment ** Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Most agree that we should treat people with respect and concern. But should this ethical treatment extend to non-human features of our world like oceans, forests, and non-human animals? This course will investigate the sources of our ethical commitments to the environment, including the effects of climate change and our obligations to reduce global warming. Attention will also be paid to distinct ethical problems like those concerning animals, biodiversity, sustainable energy, and environmental racism.
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PHIL 3516 - Philosophy of Law ** Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Philosophical analyses of nature and justification of law, legal reasoning, legal institutions, practices such as punishment.
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PHIL 3550 - Issues in Political Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Introduction to canonical and contemporary issues and thinkers in political philosophy such as the role of the civil state, divine right, social contract theory, individualism, nationalism, fascism, and theocracy, as well as the nature and variety of justice.
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PHIL 3571 - Business Ethics and Society ** Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Examination of ethical issues that arise in interactions between business and society; ethical theory, economic justice, corporate responsibility, and employee rights and obligations.
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PHIL 3621 - Formal Logic Credit Hours: (3)
Description: This course develops an understanding of formal logical systems, starting with an introduction of sentential (a.k.a. propositional) logic, and then turning to first-order predicate logic. One focus is on how to translate sentences of English into predicate logic and vice-versa. Additionally, this course investigates how to reason by using formal rules and a derivation system. Other possible topics include logical reasoning in LSAT and GRE tests, the psychology of deductive inference, and the completeness and soundness of the formal systems we use. While there are no prerequisites for this course, some training in, or familiarity with the use of formal reasoning as taught in elementary logic, computer science, or mathematics has proven helpful to students.
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PHIL 3701 - Human and the Divine Credit Hours: (3)
Description: This course will examine one or more major religious movements regarding their origins, doctrines, and philosophical significance; contrasting conceptions of deity, worship, and the role of religion in how we think about ourselves and our roles in society according to race, class, and gender.
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PHIL 3702 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Selected religious doctrines and practices from standpoint of philosophy. Topics vary from semester to semester. Sequel to PHIL 3701, but may be taken independently.
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PHIL 3721 - Chinese Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Introduction to Chinese philosophy; readings from primary source of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, supplemented by commentary from contemporary scholarship.
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PHIL 3722 - Buddhist Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: This course will examine the origins of Buddhist thought, and explore some of its developments as it spread throughout Asia and eventually into North America. We will begin by examining Buddhist thought during and shortly after the Buddha’s lifetime, and then we will turn our attention to the two principal schools of Mahāyāna Buddhism: Madhyamaka and Yogācāra. The Madhyamaka school is characterized by the view of emptiness (the view that all things are devoid of independent, inherently existing essences). The Yogācāra school reinterprets the concept of emptiness, emphasizing the idea that nothing is ultimately separate from the mind. We will then turn our attention to the Chan/Zen lineage as they originated in China and developed in Japan through Dogen’s Sōtō Zen characterized by seated meditation and Hakuin’s Rinzai Zen characterized by kōan recitation. We will then turn our attention to modern interpretations of Buddhist thought. This course may cover India, Tibet, China, Korea, Japan, North America and Brazil.
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PHIL 3741 - African American Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Philosophical investigation of social and political themes which have developed historically in African American culture such as theories of social elevation, civil disobedience, race and racism, and black feminism.
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PHIL 3751 - Philosophy of Race & Racism Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Investigation of concepts of race and racism as well as related concepts (e.g., racial identity, intersectionality) through an examination of metaphysical, epistemic, phenomenological, psychological, ethical, linguistic, or political problems associated with race.
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PHIL 3771 - Philosophy and Literature Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Expression of philosophical ideas in literature; readings from philosophers, playwrights, novelists and poets.
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PHIL 3772 - Critical Theory Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Exploration of various social and political writings concerning the nature of human agency, intersubjectivity, communication, democratic procedure and practice, developed during the Enlightenment period and in the philosophies of Kant, Hegel, and Marx, and that were advanced in teh 20th century writings of the Frankfurt School of Social Criticism.
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PHIL 3781 - Philosophy and Film Credit Hours: (3)
Description: An examination of some basic philosophical problems, integrating philosophical readings with films which illustrate positions that have been taken regarding the problems; enhance understanding and appreciation of both the philosophical problems and the films.
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PHIL 3806 - The Ethics of AI and Big Data ** Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace human intelligence? This course focuses on a rapidly developing field of moral theory concerning problems posed by the development of AI systems and the ever-expanding use of “big data” to train these systems. After exploring different kinds of AI, and the nature of Machine Learning (ML), the course addresses central issues in AI Ethics, including issues such as bias and fairness in the development of algorithms, the responsible use of big data, and the purposes served by AI. Privacy and surveillance concerning personal data will also be addressed.
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PHIL 3880 - Problems in Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: An intensive study of selectied philosophical problems. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit when topic varies.
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PHIL 4211 - Ancient Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Readings from primary sources, supplemented by commentary from antiquity and modern scholarship, including Pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, and Hellenistic period. May be repeated once when topic varies for an additional 3 credit hours, more with permission of the department director of undergraduate studies. PREREQUISITE: PHIL 3001 or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 4311 - Modern Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Readings from major philosophers of 17th to early 19th centuries, supplemented by commentaries from modern and contemporary sources. May be repeated once when topic varies for an additioanl 3 hours credit, more with permission of department director of undergraduate studies. PREREQUISITE: PHIL 3002 or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 4421 - Philosophy of Mind Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Major issues and positions in recent philosophy of mind; behaviorism; reductive, non-reductive, and eliminative versions of materialism; functionalism; mental causation; phenomenal consciousness; psychoanalysis and the unconscious; computational and connectionist models of mind. PREREQUISITE: PHIL 1101 , PHIL 1102 , or PHIL 1611 , or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 4422 - Analytic Philosophy of Language Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Major developments in the philosophy of language - predominantly in the English speaking world - during the 20th and 21st centuries. Themes may include the influence of modern logic on linguistic analysis, the development of natural language semantics and pragmatics, modality in language and metaphysics, theories of meaning and reference, ordinary language philosophy, speech acts, holism, metaphor, slurs, hate speech, and psycho-linguistics.
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PHIL 4441 - Recent Continental Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Major figures in 20th Century European thought; phenomenology, existentialism, structuralism, critical theory, and hermeneutics. May be repeated once when topic varies for an additioanl 3 hours credit, more with permission of department director of undergraduate studies
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PHIL 4551 - Social and Political Philosophy Credit Hours: (3) Former: (3551)
Description: In depth discussion of major philosophical theories of the individual and the state; emphasis on concepts of society, culture, institutions, government, law, power, authority, rights, and obligations. PREREQUISITE: one of PHIL 3411 , PHIL 3511 , PHIL 3516 , 3551, or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 4632 - Advanced Topics in Formal Logic Credit Hours: (3)
Description: This course will address advanced topics in formal logic. Possible topics include sets, relations, and classes, formal semantics, mathematical logic, modal logics and metaphysics, philosophy of logic, epistemic logics and belief revision, and probability. PREREQUISITE: PHIL 3621, or permission of instructor. PREREQUISITE: PHIL 3621 , or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 4661 - Philosophy of Science Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Basic features and presuppositions of science; nature of scientific method, theories, explanation, and verification; emphasis on the natural sciences. PREREQUISITE: PHIL 1611 , or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 4671 - Aesthetics Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Introduction to philosophical theories and assumptions concerning nature and role of art and possibility of aesthetic evaluation.
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PHIL 4801-4820 - Special Topics In Philosophy Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, logical theory, and axiology. Area to be covered appears in the online class listings the semester it is taught. May be repeated for maximum of 15 hours credit without changing an earlier grade if different areas are treated. PREREQUISITE: two courses in philosophy or permission of instructor.
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PHIL 4891 - Senior Honors Thesis Credit Hours: (3)
Description: Directed reading and research culminating in a Senior Thesis. Thesis topic to be selected by student with approval of thesis director before semester student intends to take course. Open only to senior honors students in philosophy. May be repeated in successive semesters for up to 6 hours credit.
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PHIL 4994 - Reading and Research Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description: Individual directed study in area of special interest. May be repeated in successive semesters for up to 6 hours credit.
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PHED 1003 - Aerobics Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1004 - Jogging Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1005 - Condtn: Varsity Sports Credit Hours: (2)
Description: Open only to varsity athletes, cheerleaders, and members of the pom pon squad. May be repeated for credit. (S/U) [G]
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PHED 1006 - Water Aerobics Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1007 - Yoga Stretching/Relaxation Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
High Impact Practice Code: Service Learning
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PHED 1008 - Walking Health/Fitness Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1009 - Fitness Thru Cross Training Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1010-1019 - Selected Physical Education Activities Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description: Current activities in physical education. See online class listings for specific activity. May be repeated with a change in topic. [G]
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PHED 1020 - Fitness for Beginners Credit Hours: (2)
Description: Overview of the role of resistance and aerobic exercise in performing activities of daily living and in maintaining personal health. Provides a basic understanding of body movement patterns during exercise and appropriate steps for preventing injury while promoting good healthy habits. Designed for individuals with no or minimal prior formal exercise experience. Can be repeated once for credit. Can be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1107 - Yoga II Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1108 - Universal Survival Tech Credit Hours: (2)
Description: Learning and application of current research and effective practice; chances for survival in many different climates, weather conditions; emergency situations; development of problem solving skills. May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1141 - AbLab Credit Hours: (2)
Description: An experiential approach to the principles of abdominal and core training, improving function, stability and conditioning; health related effects of physical fitness. May be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1301 - Weight Train/Machines Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1302 - Free Weights & Machines Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1305 - Kettlebell Credit Hours: (2)
Description: A variety of HIIT, muscular/cardiovascular endurance training, and body weight/resistance workouts provide the opportunity for improved fitness level in strength, endurance, and flexibility. Class may be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1331 - Camping Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1333 - Backpacking Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1334 - Rock Climbing Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1336 - Orienteering Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1340 - Intro To Fly Fishing Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1361 - Horseback Riding Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1412 - Judo Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1413 - Self Defense Techniques Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1414 - Intermediate Judo Credit Hours: (2)
Description: This is a second course in Judo designed to give students a deeper understanding of the martial art of judo. It will also make students more aware of the benefits of martial arts practice as a part of a healthy lifestyle. A variety of fitness activities will provide the student with the opportunity to improve his/her fitness level.
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PHED 1415 - Crossfit Credit Hours: (2)
Description: Basic theory and practice regarding CrossFit methodology and training modalities. Hands on experience with CrossFit exercises, workouts, and equipment that are found in most CrossFit gyms around the world.
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PHED 1438 - Mixed Martial Arts Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1439 - Brazilian Jiujitsu Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1440 - Muay Thai Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1441 - Karate Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1442 - Advanced Karate Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1443 - Aikido Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1444 - Kickboxing Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1445 - Tae Kwon Do Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1446 - Tai Chi Credit Hours: (2)
Description: Basic instruction of the art of Tai Chi, as self-defense and physical practice. History and philosophy of development of Tai Chi; simplified 24-form will be learned and practiced. May be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1447 - Krav Maga Credit Hours: (2)
Description: Knowledge of basic self-defense techniques and improve fitness; high-energy classes designed to improve fitness with performing the techniques under stress and fatigue. May be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1461 - Modern Fencing Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1463 - Intermed Modern Fencing Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1464 - Padded Weapons Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1500 - Table Tennis Credit Hours: (2)
Description: This course emphasizes the fundamentals of table tennis or ping-pong as it is often called. Topics include stroke production, scoring, general rules, history, recreational etiquette, point play and match play. Upon course completion, students should be able to adequately enjoy recreational table tennis. NOTE: The class will be set up as a hybrid course, so 50% of the class will attend Tuesday and the other 50% on Thursday.
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PHED 1501 - Beginning Tennis Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1502 - Intermediate Tennis Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1521 - Racquetball Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1522 - Intrmediate Racquetball Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1530 - Pickleball Credit Hours: (2)
Description: Skill development and competency in playing Pickleball; knowledge of rules, history of game. Class may be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1541 - Badminton Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1561 - Bowling Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1562 - Intermediate Bowling Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1571 - Golf Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1572 - Intermediate Golf Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1710 - Aqua Zumba Credit Hours: (2)
Description: Through learning and application of current research and effective practice in the activity of aqua zumbe, students with diverse abilities and experience levels are able to increase their knowledge of and appreciation for the activity. May be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1711 - Beginning Swimming I Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1712 - Beginning Swim II Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1713 - Intermediate Swim Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1722 - Swim-Lifeguarding Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. PREREQUISITE: The prerequisite for these courses is Physical Education skills PHED 1713 . [G]
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PHED 1742 - Condition Thru Swimming Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1743 - Triathlon Tech/Training Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1744 - PiYo/Pilates/Yoga Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit.
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PHED 1745 - ROTC Bootcamp Credit Hours: (2)
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PHED 1771 - Scuba Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. PREREQUISITE: The prerequisite for these courses is Physical Education skills PHED 1713 . [G]
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PHED 1772 - Advanced Scuba Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. PREREQUISITE: The prerequisite for these courses is Physical Education skills PHED 1713 . [G]
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PHED 1782 - Kayaking Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1783 - Canoeing Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1784 - Sea Kayaking Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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PHED 1811 - Rhythms For Elem Sch Credit Hours: (2)
May be repeated once for credit. [G]
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