Course Catalog & Registration

(on demand) A study of the physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of solid phase materials. Also to be considered are experimental methods for investigating solids. Pre-requisites: Math 131 and either Physics 111 & 112 or Physics 211 & 212.

(S) This course presents an overview of the development of federal and state court systems examining structure, administration, case flow, and interaction with other portions of the criminal justice and governmental systems. Cross-listed as CRJU 209.

(on demand) This course is an examination of political life in the context of the social contract, understood as the social interaction of the human being and citizen in the family, the society and the political community. (Honors or by permission)

(on demand) The chronological and thematic examination of perennial issues in political science including liberty, justice, equality, political obligation, and political authority as developed over time by the political philosophy of Greek and Latin philosophers, Medieval thinkers, and modern theorists representing various world-wide perspectives.

(S) This course examines the way in which seminal questions with relation to the proper foundations and structures of society have been approached in the modern era. Analysis includes examination of founders, religion, and the military, especially in connection to the concepts of fortune and necessity. Cross listed as CRJU 383.

(F) The study of policy questions in the criminal justice system. Particular emphasis is placed on a detailed examination of the major policy issues that link crime, politics, administration, and the law. Pre-requisite: upper division standing. Cross listed as CRJU 401.

(on demand) The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the issues relating to violence as a component of politics. Topics such as terrorism, warfare, and arms proliferation will be analyzed. In addition the course will familiarize the student with several regional conflicts, i.e., Northern Ireland. Corss-listed as CRJU 470.

(S) An overview of the United States Supreme Court's interpretations of Articles I, II, and III of the federal constitution. These articles divide the powers of the federal government between three ostensibly co-equal branches. The respective branches may only exercise those powere sgranted to them by the respective Articles. Powers not delegatd to one of the branches are reserved to the states. These two constitutional principles - separation of powers and federalism - invariably generate conflicts between the three branches and between the branches and the various states. The Supreme Court's efforts to arbitrate such conflicts are examined through analysis of its decisions and its efforts to interpret the "plain meaning" of the Constitution's language, and to discern the "intent of the founders." Cross listed as CRJU 483. (Even Years Only).

(F, S) Emphasis on the study of human behavior and the ability of the individual to make adjustments to his/her environment.

(F) An application of psychological principles to the criminal justice system. Topics include: the relationship between the legal and mental health systems, the assessment of criminal responsibility, the psychodynamics of criminal behavior, and intervention strategies.

(S) This course focuses on the physical, intellectual, personal, social and moral development of the middle grades student. Influences of families, peers, school and mass media on the adolescent is highlighted.