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2017-2018 USC Salkehatchie Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2017-2018 USC Salkehatchie Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  Apr 30, 2024
 
2017-2018 USC Salkehatchie Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    PCAM 201 - Introduction to Internet Research

    Credits: 3

    Developing the means by which students may learn to access the Internet through mainframe and PC connections to accomplish specific research needs. This course might not apply toward associate degrees or Columbia baccalaureate degrees.

    Prerequisites: CSCE 101 or permission of instructor

  
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    PCAM 205 - Foundations of Leadership

    Credits: 3

    This course combines leadership theory with practical application, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to work more effectively with people, become better leaders, and reach their professional goals.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    PCAM 299 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-6

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and academic dean is required for undergraduate studies. May be taken for elective credit only. May be repeated for up to 6 credits hours. 

  
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    PEDU 103 - Jogging.

    Credits: 1

    • Exercise, lectures, and self-evaluation for weight control and fitness improvement.

  
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    PEDU 104 - Personal Fitness and Weight Control

    Credits: 1

    Advanced techniques for controlling weight and improving fitness through exercise, lectures, and self-evaluation.

  
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    PEDU 105 - Weight Training

    Credits: 1

    Fundamentals of progressive resistance exercise training.

  
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    PEDU 106 - Advanced Weight Training

    Credits: 1

    Advanced techniques.

    Prerequisites: PEDU 105 or consent of instructor

  
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    PEDU 107 - Group Exercise

    Credits: 1

    Cardio-respiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and agility through various group exercise formats while utilizing a variety of equipment.

  
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    PEDU 110 - Orientation to Physical Education

    Credits: 1

    Experiences in a variety of physical-activity areas.

  
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    PEDU 111 - Badminton

    Credits: 1

    Basic strokes and introduction to the history, rules, and strategy of the game.

  
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    PEDU 112 - Basketball

    Credits: 1

    Fundamental skills of game performance. Strategy, rules, and basic offenses and defenses.

  
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    PEDU 120 - Softball

    Credits: 1

    Fundamental skills for game performance; history, rules, and game strategy.

  
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    PEDU 121 - Beginning Tennis

    Credits: 1

    Basic strokes, history, rules, and strategy of the game

  
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    PEDU 122 - Volleyball

    Credits: 1

    Recreational and competitive volleyball skills.

  
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    PEDU 123 - Pilates

    Credits: 1

    Focus is placed on mind-body exercises which help strengthen and condition the muscles. Each exercise will focus on building core strength, lengthening muscles, and improving flexibility. Proper breathing will also be demonstrated for each exercise in order to achieve the maximum benefits.

  
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    PEDU 153 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    Credits: 1

    Knowledge and skills in providing artificial respiration, first aid for foreign body obstruction, one and two rescuer CPR for adults, infants, and children.

  
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    PEDU 232 - Philosophy and Principles of Physical Education

    Credits: 3

    Historical background, current problems, and publications.

  
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    PHYS 201 - General Physics I

    Credits: 3

    First part of an introductory course sequence. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, and heat. No previous background in physics is assumed.

    Prerequisites: MATH 115, or MATH 122, or equivalent

    Note: Carolina Core SCI

  
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    PHYS 201L - General Physics Laboratory I

    Credits: 1

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: PHYS 201

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: PHYS 201

    Note: Carolina Core SCI

  
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    PHYS 202 - General Physics II

    Credits: 3

    Continuation of PHYS 201; includes electromagnetism, relativity, quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics.

    Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in PHYS 201

    Note: Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    PHYS 202L - General Physics II Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: PHYS 202

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: PHYS 202

    Note: Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    POLI 105 - Introduction to Politics

    Credits: 3

    Concepts and problems involved in human relationship with governments, the nation-state, and political change.

  
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    POLI 109 - Controversies in Public Policy

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the analysis of contentious public policy questions in contemporary American society, such as welfare, gun control, health care financing, immigration, affirmative action, and/or abortion.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy

  
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    POLI 201 - American National Government

    Credits: 3

    The formation and development of the national government, its organization and powers.

    Note: Overlay Course
    Carolina Core GSS
    Carolina Core VSR

  
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    PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to and survey of the basic concepts and findings within the field of psychology

    Note: Carolina Core: GSS

  
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    PSYC 103 - Psychology of Adjustment

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to theories and processes underlying and facilitating human adjustment in the community, family, and workplace.

  
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    PSYC 226 - Research Methods in Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Basic principles and methodology

    Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or SCHC 130

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    PSYC 227 - Psychological Statistics

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to statistical methods essential for psychological research.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 226 and MATH 111 or placement out of MATH 111

  
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    PSYC 300 - Human Sexual Behavior

    Credits: 3

    Psychological, physiological, and sociological factors of human sexual behavior and attitudes

  
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    PSYC 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-6

    Closely supervised project or research experience in psychology. Approved contract required. May be repeated for up to six credits. Not for psychology major credit.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and consent of instructor

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    PSYC 410 - Behavioral and Mental Disorders

    Credits: 3

    Covers the classification, diagnosis, etiological theories, and treatments of the major mental and emotional disorders.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or SCHC 130

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Psychology, BA, BS

  
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    PSYC 420 - Survey of Developmental Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Psychological development from conception to late adulthood. Topics include physical, cognitive, and social processes associated with development at each stage of the life cycle.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or EDPY 335 or SCHC 130

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Psychology, BA, BS

  
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    PSYC 430 - Survey of Social Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to theory and research in social psychology from a psychological viewpoint. Topics include social perception, social cognition, attitudes, interpersonal relationships, aggression, prosocial behavior, and group processes

    Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or SCHC 130

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Psychology, BA, BS

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    PSYC 465 - Health Psychology

    Credits: 3

    Application of psychological theories and assessment and treatment methodologies for health maintenance and the diagnosis and treatment of illness.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or SCHC 130

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Psychology, BA, BS

  
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    RELG 101 - Exploring Religions

    Credits: 3

    Beliefs and practices of the world’s religions and the methods scholars use to study them.

    Note: Carolina Core: GSS

  
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    RELG 120 - Comparative Religion

    Credits: 3

    Issues, theories, and debates that shape global religious traditions, cultures, and communities; examination of historical contexts and development, applying social scientific inquiry and methods to analyze relevant current circumstances and concerns.

  
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    RELG 202 - Introduction to Reason and Faith

    Credits: 3

    Critical stdy of the intellectual strands leading to Western disconnections between reason and faith; the search for balance between belief and reason with emphasis on contemporary developments.

  
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    RELG 240 - Introduction to Christianity

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the Christian religion, with emphasis on the history of the major traditions and movements that have shaped the multicultural practices and social impact of modern global Christianity.

  
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    RELG 301 - Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)

    Credits: 3

    Modern study of the Hebrew Bible from historical, literary, and archeological points of view. Reading and analysis of texts in translation.

    Cross-listed Course: JSTU 301

  
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    RELG 302 - New Testament

    Credits: 3

    Historical and critical study of the New Testament writings, with emphasis on origins, production, and transmission.

  
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    SOCY 101 - Introductory Sociology

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to sociological facts and principles: an analysis of group-making processes and products.

    Note: Carolina Core GSS

  
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    SOCY 305 - Sociology of Families

    Credits: 3

    Sociological perspectives related to various aspects of family behaviors, roles, and values.

    Cross-listed Course: WGST 305

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101

  
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    SOCY 307 - Sociology of Religion

    Credits: 3

    Sociological perspectives related to selected aspects of religious behavior. Includes references to non-Western religions.

    Cross-listed Course: RELG 338

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy

    Carolina Core: GSS

  
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    SOCY 308 - Community Organization

    Credits: 3

    An analysis of formal and informal organization, the interrelationships among public and private agencies, and means through which community action programs are initiated, coordinated, and maintained.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Community Service
    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    SOCY 353 - Sociology of Crime

    Credits: 3

    Social factors in the development, identification, and treatment of criminals.

    Cross-listed Course: CRJU 341

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy

  
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    SOCY 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-6

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Prerequisites: SOCY 101, consent of instructor

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    SPAN 109 - Beginning Spanish I

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Note: Restricted to those who have never studied Spanish or placed by examination into SPAN 109. Credit may be received only for one of the following: SPAN 109/110; 111; or 121.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    SPAN 110 - Beginning Spanish II

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Note: Restricted to those who have completed SPAN 109. Credit may be received only for one of the following: SPAN 109/110; 111; or 121.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    SPAN 121 - Elementary Spanish

    Credits: 3

    Grammar and vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills.

    Note: Assumes prior experience in Spanish. Admission only by proficiency examination. Credit may be received for only one of the following: 109/110; 111; or 121.

    Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    SPAN 122 - Basic Proficiency in Spanish

    Credits: 3

    Practice and further development of essential listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.

    Prerequisites: Admission either by placement examination or successful completion of SPAN 109/110, 111, or 121.

    Note: Carolina Core: GFL

  
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    SPAN 398 - Selected Topics

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of selected topics of the Hispanic world. May be repeated for credit under different suffix. Taught in English.

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of B or better in SPAN 210 or 211, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

  
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    SPAN 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-6

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Prerequisites: Placement at 300 level on Phase II placement exam, grade of B or better in SPAN 210 or 211, or consent of instructor. Department permission required for transfer students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    SPCH 140 - Public Communication

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to theory and practice of oral communication in public, social, and institutional contexts. Includes foundational and cumulative training in the invention, performance, and critical analysis of oral communication, with emphasis on argumentation, persuasion, audience analysis, delivery, and ethical forms of engagement.

    Note: Carolina Core: CMS

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    THEA 170 - Fundamentals of Acting

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the art and craft of acting. Practical exploration through improvisation and scripted scene work. Includes a brief history of the development of modern acting techniques.

    Note: Carolina Core AIU

  
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    UNIV 101 - The Student in the University

    Credits: 3

    The purposes of higher education and potential roles of the student within the university.

    Note: Open to freshmen. Also open to other undergraduate students in their first semester of enrollment.

  
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    WGST 112 - Women in Society

    Credits: 3

    A social science perspective of women in psychological, sociological, historical, anthropological, economic, and political contexts; the changing roles, images, and institutions.

    Note: Overlay Course
    Carolina Core: GSS, VSR

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Community Service
    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    WGST 113 - Women’s Health

    Credits: 3

    Basic functioning of the female body; effects of society on processes of health and disease. Not for natural sciences credit.

    Note: Carolina Core: GSS

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

 

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