PHSC 101, 102. Physical Science for General Education I, II. Lecture and laboratory covering physical science principals in astronomy, physics, geology, and chemistry. The intention of this course is to promote an understanding and appreciation of the science of the physical world in which we live. Three lectures and one laboratory per week; PHSC 101 need not be taken prior to PHSC 102. (4 each)
PHSC 115. Descriptive Astronomy. Survey of the Universe from Earth to the Galaxies. Requires some simple algebra. Three lectures per week. Offered alternate years: fall even-numbered years. (3)
PHSC 116. Descriptive Astronomy Laboratory. One laboratory period per week, evenings. (1)
PHSC 181, 182. Forensic Science I, II. Application of scientific techniques and instrumentation, chemical and physical, to the analysis of physical evidence, and to the accumulation and presentation of evidence useful in identifying the criminal; three lectures per week. (3)
PHSC 183, 184. Forensic Science Laboratory I, II. Laboratory work to accompany Forensic Science lectures; one laboratory period per week. (1 each)
PHSC 321. Science for the Elementary School Teacher. Covers the problems of science as taught in the elementary school; discusses and demonstrates various science topics; introduces background material so that the teacher will have a sound understanding of the subject matter of first through sixth grade science. (3)
PHSC 481. Physical Science Workshop for Teachers. Covers the problems of science as taught in the elementary and secondary school; discusses and demonstrates various physical science topics; introduces background material so that the teacher will have a sound understanding of the subject matter. The “hands-on” approach will be emphasized. (3)
PHYS 151, 152. General Physics (non-calculus) I, II. Introductory physics; includes a study of mechanics, sound, and heat in the first semester and a study of electricity, magnetism, and light in the second semester; three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 151 for 152, MATH 111, 123. (4 each)
PHYS 171, 172. Principles of Physics I, II (calculus-based). A study of basic physics, employing calculus; includes a study of mechanics, sound, and heat in the first semester and a study of electricity, magnetism, and light in the second semester; three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Offered alternate odd years Offered alternate even years.Prerequisite: PHYS 171 for 172, MATH 181, 182 or permission of instructor. (4)
POLS 201. American National Government. A basic introduction to politics, and a general consideration of American national government from the theoretical, structural, and functional points of view. (3)
POLS 202. American State Government. A general consideration of American state government from the theoretical, structural, and functional points of view. Special consideration will be given to the state government of New Mexico. (3)
POLS 210. The Chicano Experience in the United States. A study of the culture, heritage, and social experience of the Mexican-American people in the United States with special emphasis on the Southwest. (3)
POLS 211. Minorities and Politics. A study of the emergence and progress of minority civic and political organizations and the involvement of cultural minorities in the mainstream and non-traditional political organizations and activities; an assessment of the successes and failures of minorities in the United States political process. (3)
POLS 221. Politics Among Nations.A study of historical and present-day diplomatic practices of the major states of the world with one another. (3)
POLS 306. Political Parties. History, organization, and function of political parties with recognition of the influences of pressure groups. (3)
POLS/HUMSK 309. Constitutional Rights of Prisoners. This course will provide students with a basic introduction to and understanding of correctional law, and, more specifically, the acceptable and unacceptable correctional standards of behavior for the treatment of persons who are incarcerated in this country. Prisoner rights, a rather new and emerging field of law, shall be addressed in this course by focusing upon both legal and philosophical interpretations and analysis, as well as the careful review and study of relevant case-law. (3)
POLS/HIST 310. History and Politics of Colonial Mexico. Major focus is upon Mexico’s Indian past; the discovery, conquest, and colonization of ``New Spain’’; the emergence and role of the Catholic Church; and the Independence Movements; the war between Mexico and the U.S. and the protracted dictatorship of President Porfirio Diaz. (3)
POLS/HIST 311. History and Politics of Modern Mexico. An interpretive and analytical review of the History and Politics of Mexico from the advent of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-20 to contemporary times. Inter Alia we shall focus upon the outbreak of the Revolution; the chaotic Civil War among the revolutionary elements; the success of the insurgency; consolidation; and the contemporary political conditions in Mexico. (3)
POLS 312. American Foreign Relations. United States foreign policy viewed in historical context with considerable focus on the role of institutions, personalities, and events in the formulation and implementation of that policy. (3)
POLS 315. The American Presidency. The major emphasis is on the modern presidency; includes the responsibilities, authority, and the processes of leadership, control, coordination, and supervision which the presidency has developed and used. (3)
POLS 353. International Law and Organization. A study of the development of international law, its strengths and weaknesses, its successes and failures, and the legal relations between and among nations. A review of the structure and function of major world organizations will also be undertaken. (3)
POLS 401. Public Administration. The scope, nature, and trends of the administrative system of the United States including structure, organization, fiscal management, forms of administrative action, and the system of responsibility. Prerequisite: POLS 201. (3)
POLS 402. Latin-American Politics and Political Processes. A systematic study of the political dynamics, leadership, and the governmental institutions and processes of Latin America. (3)
POLS 405. American Constitutional Development. The leading constitutional principles of the American system of government as shaped by judicial interpretation; emphasizes the nature of judicial power, federalism, separation of powers, protection of individual rights, due process, police power, and the amendment process. Prerequisites: POLS 201 or permission of instructor. (3)
POLS 406. American Political Thought. The origin and evolution of American political ideas from the early colonies to the present. (3)
POLS 481. Internship in Political Science. (3-6)
POLS 485. Directed Study in Political Sciences. (1-6)
POLS/HIST 498. History and Politics of the Vietnam War. A historical review and analysis of the emergence of a Vietnamese Nation and its eventual colonization by the French. Members will address the ``First’’ Vietnam War (against the French), followed by the achievement of independence and unification after the eventual withdrawal of the American military (the ``Second’’ Vietnam War). (4)
POLS/HIST 499. History and Politics of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. A review of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, from its cautious inception during the 1930s, through the bold and turbulent years from 1955 to 1975. Emphases will be placed upon the early precursors, as well as the more prominent contemporary leaders; the different tactics and strategies employed; the nature and methods of the resistance; the slow but steady support from the U.S. government; major successes and failures of the Movement; and projections for the future of Civil Rights in America. (4)