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Physical Education
	PED 244 - Strength, Balance, and Flow This class offers an intense and exciting yogic workout. It is designed to explore the body’s full range of motion dancing between agility, control, speed, power, balance and flow. The physical practice is heavily influenced by Iyengar and Ashtanga and therefore offers a challenge to even the most seasoned yogi or athlete. Be prepared to sweat, have fun and experience this masterful movement. Cost: Free for students; $30 for staff/faculty. See payment options & FAQ’s on PE website.
	PED 249 - Turbo Kick Instructor Staff The course is designed to improve physical fitness and increase cardio-respiratory fitness. This ultimate cardiovascular challenge combines movement patterns, technique and agility training.
	PED 250 - Pilates I/II This course will start by focusing on Pilates Basics and will work its way to more intermediate work as the class progresses. Prior Pilates experience is not required but understand this class will progress more quickly than a beginner’s Pilates class. Cost: Free for students; $40 for staff/faculty.
	PED 251 - Yogalates Instructor Erin Boyle A holistic form of exercise that combines the breathing techniques of yoga with the body movements of Pilates
	PED 252 - Tai Chi Tai Chi is a method of meditation and self-integration through slow, relaxed, conscious movement. You exercise the ability to bring yourself into internal harmony and balance. Tai Chi produces the same benefit as meditation with the added positive effects of exercise. With Tai Chi movement, you direct your body with your mind. You utilize sensitivity and intelligence to obtain results instead of will power and exhaustive effort.
	PED 253 - Yoga Instructor Staff Two different styles are offered: 1) One of the fastest growing styles of yoga in the world, Anusara is a powerful hatha yoga system that weaves universal alignment principles with non-dual philosophy creating a rich environment for self-knowledge, awareness, and empowerment. Imagine your body becoming stronger and more flexible as you increase your ability to manage daily stress through the physical practice, pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. 2) Vinyasa - This style of Hatha yoga flows from one posture (asana) to the next, while the breath keeps the rhythm. It is physically a more strenuous form of yoga that focuses on the cardiovascular system, muscular flexibility, strength, and balance while achieving a mind-body connection. Prerequisites & Notes Yoga mats are recommended and a limited number are available for students to borrow. Mats are also available for purchase at a discounted price.
	PED 255 - Belly Dancing Instructors Jan Blodgett and Ellen Morrissey Learn fundamental belly dance steps and isolations, limbering/stretching exercises, basic Middle Eastern rhythms, the use of finger cymbals, and the historical background of the belly dance.
	PED 256 - Weight Training This course is designed for people with all levels of weight training experience. Students will be supervised and instructed in the proper lifting techniques. This class gives instruction and practice in the use of resistance exercise for increasing muscular strength and endurance. Instruction will be on individualized basis. Students can choose to design their own program or work with the instructor to create a custom program specific to their goals. Additionally, students will learn general weight room safety, spotting techniques and weight room etiquette. Free for Students; $30 for faculty/staff. See payment options & FAQ’s on PE website.
	PED 257 - Spinning Spinning is an aerobic, anaerobic and interval workout on a specialized stationary bike, that is designed for all levels of fitness. This bike provides varying levels of resistance to simulate flat roads as well as hill rides, jumps, and sprinting. Come along for the ride!!
	PED 258 - A Vicious Cycle Instructor Sandy Helfgott Cycle through intense hills, fast loops, and sprints then follow it up with a mix of circuit training, plyometrics, core, and agility work. A nonstop hour guaranteed to challenge you.
	PED 259 - Flo-Motion Instructor Christy McCormick This class takes the elements of a traditional Pilates mat class and combines them with high intensity circuit training using balls, bands, and one’s own body weight. A great way to cross train and increase overall fitness.
	PED 260 - Below the Belt Instructor Nolynn Sutherland A strength and conditioning class that focuses on the core (abs and back) and the lower body using equipment and own body weight.
	PED 261 - Pilates Instructor Staff An hour long class that focuses on core strength that helps to build strength and flexibility as well as creating long, lean muscles without bulk. Pilates is effective in preventing and recovering from injury. This course is open for anyone interested in Pilates (regardless of experience). May be taken for credit, for fun, (or both).
	PED 263 - Dance Ensemble A completely student-run organization that welcomes and encourages all dance styles and skill levels. To receive PE credit for Dance Ensemble, students must participate in the Fall or Spring Dance Ensemble Performances and attend 90% of weekly rehearsals. For more information about Dance Ensemble contact Stephanie Vertongen at stvertongen@davidson.edu.
	PED 264 - Judo/Jujitsu/Self-Defense This class covers basic Judo techniques with an emphasis on falls, basic throws, and basic pins. Chokes and/or arm-locks are introduced. It is designed to promote awareness of Judo as well as provide a solid basis for continued practice. Judo training will develop self discipline and respect for one’s self and others. Regular training can improve aerobic capacity, speed, power, strength, agility, and flexibility. You can develop a competitive spirit and a feeling of confidence in a variety of situations, both on the competition mat or on the street in real-world scenarios. Prerequisites & Notes Cost: $25 for equipment (Gi)
	PED 299 - Fitness for the Athlete For the athlete (IM, club, or Varsity) who wants to stay in shape and hone flexibility, balance, strength and endurance. Teaches techniques and strategies to work out alone as well as motivation to improve weaker areas. Each day will be different, incorporating intervals, circuits, jump ropes, trail runs, and much more.
	PED 301 - Canoeing Instructor Staff This course offers instruction at the beginning, intermediate and advanced level. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate safe handling skills, self-rescue skills, and ways to apply the basic skills. They should be able to name the parts of the canoe and be able to perform the following strokes: bow sculling, reverse sculling, sweep, reverse sweep, and J. Brief Description of trip: Students meet at Baker Sports Complex early (7:30) morning and take a van approximately 45 minutes to Lookout Dam Stokes, rescues, nomenclature, etc. will be covered on site Relaxing trip down the Catawba River End trip at Bill’s Marina and enjoy a bite to eat and a beverage Back to the Lake Campus for the finishing touches Prerequisites & Notes Students must pass the swim evaluation on Baker Night in order to participate on this trip. In case of inclement weather call the physical education department for instructions. Fee: $40.00
	PED 305 - Lifeguard Training Instructor Lee Jones This course teaches students to become American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards Prerequisites & Notes Successful completion of swim test. (Spring) Fee: $100.00
	PED 307 - Sailing Instructor Staff This course offers instruction in beginning, intermediate and advanced skills. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate safe handling skills, self-rescue skill, and ways to apply the basic skills. Students should be able to name the parts of a sail boat and be able to rig a sailboat. Prerequisites & Notes Successful completion of swim test. Students provide their transportation to and from the Lake Campus. In case of inclement weather call the physical education department for instructions. Fee: $40
	PED 308 - Scuba Diving Earn your scuba certification, Open Water Adventures. The certification course consists of lectures on topics including diving physics, physiology, equipment, environmental considerations; water sessions in their own heated indoor pool, and your open water dives. The cost of the course is $399.00 and Open Water Adventures has put together a package of required equipment that will cost $249 and includes mask, snorkel, fins, mesh bag, mouthpieces, and defogger. Open Water Adventures will provide the tank, regulator, buoyancy control, weights and belt, and neoprene layers. Open Water Adventures have agreed to work with students individually and to structure the course at your pace and around your schedule. That means you have complete control as to how/when you complete your certification. For more information contact the Physical Education Department or Joe Gaydeski, owner of Open Water Adventures at 704-547-5991. See payment options & FAQ’s on PE website.
	PED 311 - Swimming I - Beginner Instructor Jessica Miller This course is designed to teach a non-swimmer or a shallow water swimmer to become a safe and efficient deep water swimmer. After the development of sufficient skills to perform a modified crawl stroke, the elementary back stroke, survival floating, jumping into deep water, leveling off and changing directions, swimmers will be able to swim in deep water. Prerequisites & Notes Students that do not pass or do not take the swim evaluation must take Swimming I to fulfill their PE Aquatic requirement.
	PED 312 - Swimming II Instructor Jessica Miller For intermediate to advanced swimmers. Swimmers have the opportunity to work on advance techniques and aquatic skills. Participants practice running entries and distance swimming using crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Prerequisites & Notes Successful completion of swimming evaluation or Swimming I.
	PED 316 - Water Skiing Instructor Staff This course offers instruction in beginning, intermediate and advanced skills, including slalom, trick and knowledge of safety rules. Prerequisites & Notes Must pass swimming evaluation. Students provide their own transportation to and from Lake Campus. In case of inclement weather call the physical education department for instructions. Fee: $40
	PED 321 - Fitness Swimming Instructor Staff This course is designed to promote fitness through the use of water-related activities compatible with a pool environment. Emphasis is placed on water resistant exercises, lap swimming utilizing various kicks and strokes, relays, and a variety of aquatic games.
	PED 501 - Rock Climbing Introduction to basic rock climbing techniques, equipment, belay, and safety and risk assessment issues. Contact Davidson Outdoors for more information on this course and for upcoming trips.
	PED 502 - Kayaking Instructor Davidson Outdoors Step-by-step instruction will teach participants how to enter and exit a kayak, how to paddle the basic strokes and how to re-enter the boat after spilling. Prerequisites & Notes Successful completion of swim test. Kayaking is offered through the Davidson Outdoors Program. To take this course for physical education credit you will need the permission of the Physical Education Department and Davidson Outdoors. For more information see the Davidson Outdoors web site.
	PED 503 - Caving Contact Davidson Outdoors at Ext. 2623 for complete description and details.
	PED 504 - Backpacking Introduction to backpacking with an emphasis on basic map and compass use. Covers hiking opportunities as well as equipment, trip planning and risk management of backcountry travel through an exploration of area trails. Prerequisites & Notes Contact Davidson Outdoors at Ext. 2623 for complete description and details.
	PED 505 - Wilderness Leadership Skills Instructor Davidson Outdoors Explores techniques of providing leadership for groups in an outdoor adventure class situation. Includes conflict resolution, emotional management, and task balancing skills through an understanding of group dynamics. To take this course for physical education credit you will need the permission of the Physical Education Department and Davidson Outdoors. For more information see the Davidson Outdoors web site.
	PED 506 - Wilderness Leadership Skills - Water Contact Davidson Outdoors at Ext. 2623 for complete description and details
	PED 507 - Wilderness First Aid Contact Davidson Outdoors at Ext. 2623 for complete description and details
Physics
	PHY 103 - Physics of the Environment Instructor Cain A study of the physical laws and processes that underlie environmental phenomena with a special focus on energy. Technical, economic and social consequences of these laws and processes will be examined to better delineate the complex decisions related to environmental issues. No laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes Designed for non-science majors. (Fall)
	PHY 105 - Astronomy Instructors Belloni, Cain A survey of the current scientific view of the Universe. Emphasis on the physical and mathematical principles necessary to understand how astronomers observe and interpret phenomena. Topics include the historical development of major astronomical theories, the interaction of light and matter, the life cycle of stars, and the structure and evolution of the Universe. No laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes Designed for non-science majors. (Spring)
	PHY 110 - The Physics Around You Instructors Cain, Yukich A descriptive course, intended primarily for non-science majors, concerning the laws of mechanics, heat, electricity, light, magnetism, the atom and the nucleus as applied to the devices and technology used and the natural occurrences observed in everyday experience. No laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes Designed for non-science majors. Not open to students with credit for Physics 120, 220, 130 or 230. (Fall & Spring)
	PHY 115 - Musical Technology Instructor Boye The physical principles of sound, light, and electricity are developed and explored in order to understand their application in such technologies as digital audio recording and reproduction, synthesis of musical instruments, CDs, MP3s, personal audio players, lasers, and room acoustics. No laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes Designed for non-science majors. (Spring)
	PHY 118 - Advanced Placement Credit: Mechanics Course credit for appropriate scores on the AP Physics B exam or the AP Physics C (mechanics) exam. The course does not satisfy the lab science distribution requirement unless significant evidence of laboratory work (in the form of a laboratory notebook or reports) is presented to the Physics Department chair. Prerequisites & Notes Only with specific permission of the chair may the course serve as prerequisite to other courses in Physics. Credit for Physics 118 is forfeited by a student who elects to take Physics 120 or 130.
	PHY 119 - Advanced Placement Credit: Electricity and Magnetism Course credit for appropriate scores on the AP Physics C (electricity and magnetism) exam. The course does not satisfy the lab science distribution requirement unless significant evidence of laboratory work (in the form of a laboratory notebook or reports) is presented to the Physics Department chair. Prerequisites & Notes Only with specific permission of the chair may the course serve as prerequisite to other courses in Physics. Credit for Physics 119 is forfeited by a student who elects to take Physics 220 or 230.
	PHY 120, 220 - General Physics Instructors Belloni, Boye, Cain, Christian, Yukich Mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. One laboratory period each week. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 120 or permission of the instructor is prerequisite for Physics 220. (Both courses offered Fall and Spring.)
	PHY 130, 230 - General Physics with Calculus Instructors Boye, Cain, Christian, Gfroerer Mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. More comprehensive than Physics 120, 220 and designed for students who intend to major in chemistry, mathematics, physics, or who follow the dual-degree (3-2) Engineering track. One laboratory each week. Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite for Physics 130: Math 111 or 112. Prerequisite for Physics 230: Physics 130 or permission of the instructor. (Physics 130, Fall; Physics 230, Spring)
	PHY 200 - Computational Physics (= CSC 200) Instructors Belloni, Christian Introduction to computer programming using an object-oriented programming language such as Java. Assignments will be based on simulations emphasizing problem solving in science, program writing, and numerical methods in science. A final project of the student’s choice is presented in an end-of-term poster session. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 120 or 130 at Davidson or permission of the instructor. (Spring)
	PHY 201 - Mathematical Methods for Scientists Instructors Belloni, Boye, Gfroerer Designed to develop a basic competence in many areas of mathematics needed for junior/senior level work in the sciences. Basic methods of power series, complex numbers, Fourier analysis, linear algebra, ordinary and partial differential equations, multivariable and vector calculus covered clearly and carefully but without detailed proofs. Symbolic computation and scientific visualization tools used as appropriate. May not be taken for major credit in the senior year. Prerequisites & Notes Mathematics 113 or 140. (Spring)
	PHY 310 - Electronics and Instrumentation Instructors Boye, Yukich Theoretical and laboratory investigations of analog and digital circuits including diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, and logic gates. Incorporation of these components in power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, microcomputer systems, computers and other instruments. Introduction to assembly language and LabVIEW programming provided. Two laboratory periods each week. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 220 or 230. (Fall)
	PHY 320 - Introduction to Modern Physics Instructors Boye, Gfroerer A survey of 20th and 21st century physics. Topics include relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, elementary particles and cosmology. Two laboratory periods each week. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 220 or 230. (Fall)
	PHY 330 - Intermediate Mechanics Instructors Belloni, Gfroerer Newtonian principles are used with differential, integral, and vector calculus to analyze classical dynamics. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics are also developed and applied. Topics may include: linear and non-linear oscillations, gravitational systems, the calculus of variations, many-particle systems, non-inertial reference frames, rigid-body dynamics, normal modes, and wave theory. Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: Mathematics 113 or 140. Prerequisite: Physics 220 or 230 or permission of the instructor. (Fall)
	PHY 335 - Advanced Laboratory Instructors Gfroerer, Yukich Introduces physics majors to advanced laboratory experiments and research techniques, including writing and oral communication skills. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 220 or 230 and Physics 320. Physics 310 is recommended. (Spring)
	PHY 350 - Electricity and Magnetism Instructors Boye, Cain, Yukich Electrostatics, magnetostatics, and electromagnetic waves, with emphasis on the application of Maxwell’s equations. Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: Mathematics 160 or Physics 201. Prerequisite: Physics 330 or permission of the instructor. (Spring)
	PHY 360 - Quantum Mechanics I Instructors Belloni, Christian Quantum mechanics with applications to exactly-solvable systems. Prerequisites & Notes Mathematics 150 or Physics 201, Physics 330 and 350 or permission of the instructor. (Fall)
	PHY 391, 392 - Special Topics in Physics Instructor Staff Open to qualified students with permission of instructor. Topics announced in advance of registration.
	PHY 395, 396 - Independent Study Instructor Staff Open to students with substantial backgrounds in physics with written permission from a supervising professor who reviews and approves the study topic. The independent study typically culminates in a paper and/or an oral presentation.
	PHY 397 - Independent Study in Advanced Software Development in Science (= CSC 397) Instructor Christian (Cross-listed as Computer Science 397). Independent study using computers to model dynamical systems in the natural sciences under the direction and supervision of the instructor who approves the specific topic of study. Emphasis is on the use of object-oriented programming and web-based protocols to investigate both dynamical systems and the representation of those systems as data structures and algorithms. Prerequisites & Notes CSC/PHY 200 or CSC 121 and one of PHY 310, CSC 231 or CSC 325, or permission of the instructor. (Not Offered 2010-11.)
	PHY 400 - Statistical and Thermal Physics Instructors Cain, Gfroerer, Yukich An introduction to thermal physics using a statistical approach to describe systems composed of very many particles. The conclusions of classical thermodynamics are derived from statistical results. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 330 or permission of the instructor. (Fall)
	PHY 410 - Intermediate Astrophysics Instructor Belloni Astrophysical concepts are considered using the techniques of classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory, statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. Topics include: star formation, the structure and evolution of degenerate stars, supernova explosions, special and general relativity, and cosmology. Prerequisites & Notes Two or more of Physics 330, 350, 360, and 400, or permission of the instructor. (Not offered 2010-11.)
	PHY 415 - Optics and Lasers Instructor Yukich Applications of electromagnetic theory to modern optics and lasers. Topics include electromagnetic wave propagation and superposition, optical elements and devices, Fourier transforms, diffraction, polarization, interference, and coherence theory. Specific applications are made to lasers, spectrometers, interferometers, and optical systems. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 350 or persmission of the instructor. (Not offered 2010-11.)
	PHY 420 - Solid State Physics Instructor Cain An examination of the properties of solids and their device applications. Topics will include: crystal structure and diffraction; phonons and lattice vibrations; free electron theory and band structure; semiconductors; magnetic properties; electrical properties; and superconductivity. Satisfies a major requirement in Physics. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 330 or permission of the instructor. Physics 350, 360, and 400 are recommended. (Spring)
	PHY 430 - Advanced Mechanics Instructors Boye, Christian Continuation of Physics 330 including computer modeling. Topics include motion in non-inertial reference frames, rigid-body motion, Hamiltonian formalism, coupled oscillations and other selected topics such as special and general relativity. Prerequisites & Notes Physics 330. (Not offered 2010-11.)
	PHY 495, 496 - Independent Research Instructor Staff Open to students with substantial backgrounds in physics with written permission of the supervising professor who reviews and approves the research topic. Satisfactory completion of a research project includes a presentation at a departmental seminar. Prerequisites & Notes (Physics 495, Fall; Physics 496, Spring.)
Political Science
	POL 102 - Contemporary Political Ideologies Instructor Ahrensdorf This course investigates the theories at the foundation of liberal democracy, capitalism, communism, fascism, Nazism, and political Islam. Prerequisites & Notes Not open to juniors and seniors. Formerly POL 101.
	POL 111 - American Politics Instructors Roberts, Sellers Analysis of American political processes, institutions, and problems. Prerequisites & Notes Not open to juniors and seniors.
	POL 130 - Comparative Politics Instructors Menkhaus, Pahdy, Rigger Introduction to the comparative study of political institutions, selected public policy challenges, and political trends in selected countries and regions around the world. Students are introduced to aspects of critical analysis and comparative methods as part of exploration of topics such as comparative electoral systems, executive-legislative relations, health care policies, gun control, immigration, taxation, and the democratization. Prerequisites & Notes Not open to juniors and seniors.
	POL 141 - International Politics Instructors Alexander, Crandall, Ortmayer Contemporary global issues, foreign policy, and the structures and processes of conflict and cooperation in a dynamically changing world environment. Prerequisites & Notes Not open to juniors and seniors.
	POL 205 - Family and Justice Instructor Shaw Examination of the ways in which families and political and economic institutions shape one another, with special emphasis on policies that promote marriage over ‘alternative’ family arrangements; state–mandated family leave policies; ‘family-friendly’ corporate employment practices; same-sex marriage; divorce law; and welfare reform.
	POL 208 - Classical Political Theory (= CLA 268) Instructor Ahrensdorf Through a study of works by Aristophanes, Plato, and Aristotle, this course examines the Socratic revolution in the history of thought, why Socrates founded political philosophy, and the radical challenge that classical political philosophy poses to modern and contemporary political thought.
	POL 209 - Medieval Political Theory Instructors Ahrensdorf, Shaw Major political thinkers of medieval Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
	POL 210 - Parties and Interest Groups Instructor Roberts Analysis of the internal operation of parties and interest groups and their role in the American electoral and legislative process. Prerequisites & Notes Not open to juniors and seniors except by permission of the instructor.
	POL 215 - The Politics of Feminism Instructors Roberts, Thornberry Philosophical origins of the feminist movement and its impact on the current American political scene. Prerequisites & Notes Not open to first-year students.
	POL 221 - Methods and Statistics in Political Science Instructors Rigger, Sellers, Thornberry The framework of social science analysis, and the use of statistics for studying political problems. Topics range from research design and hypothesis testing to correlation and multiple regression. Prerequisites & Notes Not open to first-year students.
	POL 230 - West European Politics Instructor Ortmayer Comparative analysis of the political culture, party systems, political economy, and foreign policies of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other selected Western European states.
	POL 233 - Politics of the Americas Instructor Mossige This course examine the history, politics, economics, and society of the countries and regions comprising the Americas– and Latin America in particular. In addition to the regular course readings, students will also view several Latin American films and read novels by Latin American authors. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.
	POL 234 - Politics of South Asia Instructor Padhy The course will introduce you to the history and politics of South Asia with special focus on India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It will study contemporary issues of South Asian politics within the domestic, historical, and international context. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies a major requirement in Political Science, distribution requirement in the social sciences and the cultural diversity requirement.
	POL 240 - Politics of Africa Instructor Menkhaus Survey of contemporary political and economic issues facing the African continent, including international relations of Africa. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.
	POL 241 - Politics of the Middle East Instructor Menkhaus Survey of contemporary political and economic issues facing the Middle East, including international relations of the Middle East. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.
	POL 250 - Contemporary Political History Instructor Menkhaus A survey and critical analysis of global events, trends, and controversies in the past five decades - with special focus on the post-Cold War era - that have had an enduring impact on contemporary politics. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies a distribution requirement in the social sciences, major credit in Political Science, and concentration in International Studies (Pending).
	POL 294 - Davidson in Washington Independent Study Instructor Staff Project involving student research conducted in Washington, D.C., as part of the summer program of Davidson in Washington. Must have a significant political component.
	POL 295 - Independent Study Instructor Staff Research leading to the submission of a major paper under the direction and supervision of a faculty member who reviews and approves the topic of the independent study and evaluates the student’s work. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the instructor.
	POL 300 - Modern Political Theory Instructor Shaw Leading political philosophers from the Renaissance to the latter part of the 19th century.
	POL 301 - Contemporary Political Theory Instructor Shaw Major political philosophers from Nietzsche to the present.
	POL 302 - Special Topics in Classical Political Theory Instructor Ahrensdorf This course explores such central themes of classical political thought as “education and politics,” “idealism and realism,” and “politics and literature.”
	POL 303 - Special Topics in Contemporary Political Theory Instructor Shaw The course explores topics of special relevance to debates in contemporary political theory such as “multicultural citizenship,” “democratic theory,” and “conservative political theory.”
	POL 304 - Foundations of Liberalism Instructor Shaw Major political philosophers within the liberal tradition, including Locke, Kant, de Tocqueville, Mill, Hayek, and Rawls.
	POL 305 - Education and Politics Instructor Ahrensdorf This course examines the proper political and moral education of aspiring leaders in works by Plato, Machiavelli, and Shakespeare.
	POL 311 - The Legislative Process Instructors Roberts, Sellers Legislative behavior and policy-making in the United States, with particular emphasis on the Congress.
	POL 312 - The Presidency Instructor Roberts The modern American presidency from a policy-making perspective, including consideration of the various internal and external factors which constrain the behavior of incumbent presidents.
	POL 314 - Public Policy Instructors Roberts, Thornberry, Padhy Formation, implementation and evaluation of governmental responses to public needs. Focus on special topics such as environmental policy and health care.
	POL 315 - Constitutional Law Instructor Thornberry Development and interpretation of the Constitution of the United States through analysis of the decisions of the Supreme Court. Prerequisites & Notes Not open to first-year students.
	POL 316 - Civil Liberties Instructor Thornberry Analysis of Constitutional guarantees of civil liberties in the United States with special focus on the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. Prerequisites & Notes Not open to first-year students.
	POL 318 - Campaign Strategy Instructor Sellers Analysis of the strategic and ethical dilemmas that political candidates face in election campaigns.
	POL 319 - Public Opinion Instructor Sellers Formation, change and measurement of political attitudes. Prerequisites & Notes (Offered alternate years.)
	POL 323 - Politics and the Media Instructors Roberts, Sellers An assessment of the role mass media play in American politics with emphasis on systematic as well as individual effects. Prerequisites & Notes Political Science 101, 111, 130, 141 or permission of the instructor.
	POL 324 - Philanthropy and the Non-Profit Sector Instructor Menkhaus Exploration of the emerging role of the non-profit sector and charitable organizations in community development and advocacy. Prerequisites & Notes Permission required.
	POL 325 - Legislatures Instructors Rigger and Sellers Comparative analysis of the legislative process in presidential and parliamentary systems. Considers elections, law-making and executive-legislative elections.
	POL 326 - Politics and Film Instructor Ortmayer The course examines from a variety of perspectives, and through a spectrum of cinema genres, how film and politics intersect and interact. The course investigates what films tell us about politics in America, how they say it, and what their contribution to American political culture has become.
	POL 331 - The Rise of New Democracies Instructors Crandall, Rigger The study of selected countries undergoing democratic transitions using theories of democratization in contemporary societies as a framework.
	POL 332 - Chinese Politics Instructor Rigger Introduces the political institutions and behavior of the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.
	POL 333 - The Politics of Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea Instructor Rigger Introduces the political institutions and behavior of Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement.
	POL 334 - Politics of Human Rights Instructor Padhy This course will examine historical and contemporary human rights issues in world politics. It will enable an understanding of the policies of human rights in different social and cultural contexts. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies major requirement in political science and a distribution requirement in social science. Concentration in International studies (General requirement).
	POL 335 - Comparative Environmental Politics Instructor Padhy This class will focus on comparative environmental law and policy issues in the US and the BASIC countries. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies a major requirement in Political Science, a distribution requirement in the social sciences, and concentration requirement in Environmental Studies.
	POL 336 - Russian/Post-Soviet States’ Politics Instructor Ortmayer Comparative analysis of the political systems, political economies, and foreign policies of Russia and former Soviet republics, including Ukraine, the Caucasian republics, and Central Asian states.
	POL 337 - Politics of Development Instructor Menkhaus Theories of development and underdevelopment, selected issues affecting Third World states, and the comparative study of change in countries of Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies the cultural diversity requirement. (Offered alternate years.)
	POL 340 - International Political Economy Instructor Crandall This course examines the history, philosophy, and current debates and issues related to international political economy. Students will read political economy philosophers such as Schumpeter, Marx, Ricardo, Smith, Hayek, and Sen. The history component covers the development of the modern international economy from the late 19th century through the post-Cold War era. Contemporary topics covered include: free trade agreements, international financial and trade institutions such as the World Trade Organization, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, micro-enterprise, exchange-rate policy, and global poverty. Prerequisites & Notes Economics 101.
	POL 344 - Comparative Foreign Policy Instructor Park Examines foreign policies of ten countries in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Focus on the role of political leadership, bureaucracies, size of a state, national culture, and the type of regime in examining how and why foreign countries behave the way they do. Simulation game provides hands-on experience in foreign policymaking. Prerequisites & Notes Satisfies a distribution requirement in the social sciences, major credit in Political Science and concentration in International Studies (Pending).

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Course Descriptions

PED 244 - Strength, Balance, and Flow

PED 249 - Turbo Kick

PED 250 - Pilates I/II

PED 251 - Yogalates

PED 252 - Tai Chi

PED 253 - Yoga

PED 255 - Belly Dancing

PED 256 - Weight Training

PED 257 - Spinning

PED 258 - A Vicious Cycle

PED 259 - Flo-Motion

PED 260 - Below the Belt

PED 261 - Pilates

PED 263 - Dance Ensemble

PED 264 - Judo/Jujitsu/Self-Defense

PED 299 - Fitness for the Athlete

PED 301 - Canoeing

PED 305 - Lifeguard Training

PED 307 - Sailing

PED 308 - Scuba Diving

PED 311 - Swimming I - Beginner

PED 312 - Swimming II

PED 316 - Water Skiing

PED 321 - Fitness Swimming

PED 501 - Rock Climbing

PED 502 - Kayaking

PED 503 - Caving

PED 504 - Backpacking

PED 505 - Wilderness Leadership Skills

PED 506 - Wilderness Leadership Skills - Water

PED 507 - Wilderness First Aid

PHY 103 - Physics of the Environment

PHY 105 - Astronomy

PHY 110 - The Physics Around You

PHY 115 - Musical Technology

PHY 118 - Advanced Placement Credit: Mechanics

PHY 119 - Advanced Placement Credit: Electricity and Magnetism

PHY 120, 220 - General Physics

PHY 130, 230 - General Physics with Calculus

PHY 200 - Computational Physics (= CSC 200)

PHY 201 - Mathematical Methods for Scientists

PHY 310 - Electronics and Instrumentation

PHY 320 - Introduction to Modern Physics

PHY 330 - Intermediate Mechanics

PHY 335 - Advanced Laboratory

PHY 350 - Electricity and Magnetism

PHY 360 - Quantum Mechanics I

PHY 391, 392 - Special Topics in Physics

PHY 395, 396 - Independent Study

PHY 397 - Independent Study in Advanced Software Development in Science (= CSC 397)

PHY 400 - Statistical and Thermal Physics

PHY 410 - Intermediate Astrophysics

PHY 415 - Optics and Lasers

PHY 420 - Solid State Physics

PHY 430 - Advanced Mechanics

PHY 495, 496 - Independent Research

POL 102 - Contemporary Political Ideologies

POL 111 - American Politics

POL 130 - Comparative Politics

POL 141 - International Politics

POL 205 - Family and Justice

POL 208 - Classical Political Theory (= CLA 268)

POL 209 - Medieval Political Theory

POL 210 - Parties and Interest Groups

POL 215 - The Politics of Feminism

POL 221 - Methods and Statistics in Political Science

POL 230 - West European Politics

POL 233 - Politics of the Americas

POL 234 - Politics of South Asia

POL 240 - Politics of Africa

POL 241 - Politics of the Middle East

POL 250 - Contemporary Political History

POL 294 - Davidson in Washington Independent Study

POL 295 - Independent Study

POL 300 - Modern Political Theory

POL 301 - Contemporary Political Theory

POL 302 - Special Topics in Classical Political Theory

POL 303 - Special Topics in Contemporary Political Theory

POL 304 - Foundations of Liberalism