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PHIL 304 - Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century Philosophy Credits: 3
An introduction to Continental and British philosophy running roughly from Descartes through Kant.
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PHIL 305 - Nineteenth- and 20th-Century Philosophy Credits: 3
An introduction to Continental and British philosophy since Kant through study of the works of representative philosophers. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of Idealism, Marxism, Existentialism and Phenomenology, and analytic philosophy.
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PHIL 310 - American Philosophy Credits: 3
The principal movements of philosophical thought from Colonial times to the present, with special emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.
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PHIL 311 - Existentialism Credits: 3
An introduction to existentialist themes in contemporary philosophy, literature, psychology, and religion. The writings of existentialists such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Camus, Sartre, Buber, May, and Binswanger will be read and discussed.
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PHIL 320 - Ethics Credits: 3
A study of the moral principles of conduct and the basic concepts underlying these principles, such as good, evil, right, wrong, justice, value, duty, and obligation. The ethical works of influential philosophers are analyzed in terms of these concepts.
Note: Carolina Core VSR
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement
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PHIL 324 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
Ethical problems in business; application to business situations of philosophical theories of individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities.
Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement
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PHIL 330 - Social and Political Philosophy Credits: 3
An overview of major themes in political philosophy such as the nature of politics, obligation, community, representation, freedom, equality, and justice.
Cross-listed Course: POLI 300
Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement
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PHIL 341 - Philosophy and Film Credits: 3
Selected philosophical problems as they are presented in feature and documentary films.
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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 Laboratory II Credits: 1
Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: PHYS 202
Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: PHYS 202
Note: Carolina Core: SCI
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PHYS 211 - Essentials of Physics I Credits: 3
Classical mechanics and wave motion. Calculus-level course for students of science and engineering.
Corequisite: PHYS 211L
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 141
Note: Carolina Core: SCI
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PHYS 211L - Essentials of Physics I Lab Credits: 1
Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: PHYS 206 or 211
Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: PHYS 206 or 211
Note: Carolina Core: SCI
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PHYS 212 - Essentials of Physics II Credits: 3
Classical electromagnetism and optics
Corequisite: PHYS 212L
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in PHYS 211 and MATH 142
Note: Carolina Core SCI
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PHYS 212L - Essentials of Physics II Lab Credits: 1
Corequisite: PHYS 207 or 212
Prerequisites: PHYS 207 or 212
Note: Carolina Core SCI
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POLI 101 - Introduction to Global Politics Credits: 3
Introduction to theories about global politics. Issues and controversies central to global politics.
Note: Carolina Core GSS
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Global Learning
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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 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
(VSR credit only if taken at USC Columbia or Palmetto College Campus Fall 2013 or later.)
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POLI 341 - Contemporary United States Foreign Policy Credits: 3
A critical analysis of selected problems of United States foreign policy.
Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Global Learning
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POLI 357 - Film, Politics, and Social Change Credits: 3
Critical analysis of film as expression and agent of political cultural, ideology, and change.
Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
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POLI 362 - Politics and the Mass Media Credits: 3
Survey of the role in American politics of mass communications media, including the press and electronic news reporting; influence of mass media on the conduct of political campaigns, political leadership style, and public opinion.
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POLI 365 - State Government Credits: 3
A study of state-federal relations, relations among states, state constitutions, and the structure and functions of the three branches of government. Emphasis is given to South Carolina.
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POLI 368 - Interest Groups and Social Movements Credits: 3
The mobilization, organization, tactics, and results of group-based politics, including latent interests and the suppression of interests.
Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Political Science, BA
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement
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POLI 370 - Introduction to Public Administration Credits: 3
A study of the basic principles and theory of administrative structure, responsibility, and control in relation to policy making in the modern state.
Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Political Science, BA
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement
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POLI 406 - The State of American Politics Credits: 3
Major factors that affect the state of contemporary American politics, including the Constitution, the Congress, the courts, the presidency, the states, federalism, political parties, special-interest groups, and the electoral process.
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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 228 - Laboratory in Psychology Credits: 2
Laboratory in psychology in which research methods and statistical methods are integrated. One lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: PSYC 226 and 227
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PSYC 301 - Psychology of Marriage Credits: 3
The psychological, physiological, and social characteristics of marriage.
Cross-listed Course: WGST 301
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PSYC 400 - Survey of Learning and Memory Credits: 3
Research and applications concerning the acquisition of new behavior and knowledge, including accounts based on classical and instrumental conditioning and on information-processing models.
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or SCHC 130
Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Psychology, BA, BS
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PSYC 405 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
Research and theories on sensory memory, attention, short-term and working memory, human learning and forgetting, imagery, long-term memory, speech perception, reading, language, thinking and problem solving, and decision making.
Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Psychology, BA, BS
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PSYC 410 - Survey of Abnormal Psychology 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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RCAM 104 - Foundations of Composition Credits: 3
A course in writing skills with practice in composing essays, including intensive review of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
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RCAM 105 - Contemporary College Mathematics Credits: 3
Linear and quadratic equations and models, functions, exponential models, logarithms, systems of equations, fundamentals of probability and statistics.
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RCAM 106 - Foundations of College Algebra Credits: 3
Operations on real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, factoring, absolute value equations, exponential and radical expressions, graphs, and functions. Additional topics may include math study skills, logarithms, exponential functions, probability, statistics, systems of equations, polynomial division, and mathematical modeling.
Note: In order to receive a grade of C or better in RCAM 106 students must pass the math placement test (MPT) with a minimum score of MB1 or MA2.
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RCAM 141 - Introduction to Computer Keyboarding Credits: 3
Keyboarding using the touch method, inputting, editing, and printing. Designed for students without keyboarding skills.
Note: Elective credit only. This course might not apply toward associate’s degrees or Columbia baccalaureate degrees.
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RCAM 151 - Computer Literacy and Application Credits: 3
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to describe the general components of computers and what they do, effectively use the Internet to locate and/or publish information, effectively use a computer operating system and utility applications (e.g. Windows and virus protection to manage and protect the files) and four, demonstrate the effective use of contemporary application software - Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
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RCAM 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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RELG 101 - Exploring Religions Credits: 3
Introduction to the beliefs and practices of the world’s religions and to 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 201 - Religion and Culture Credits: 3
Exploration of the dynamic relationships between selected religions and cultures.
Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement
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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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RELG 311 - Gospel Literature and the Formation of Christianity Credits: 3
Gospels about Jesus from the 1st and 2nd centuries CE; analysis with attention to canonical texts as well as those not contained in today’s major canonical collections; assessment of gospel literature in competing configurations of Christianity during its formative years.
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RELG 312 - The Life and Letters of Paul Credits: 3
A critical study in the life and thought of Paul, his letters to the early Christian churches, his role in the expansion of the Christian movement, and his continuing influence today.
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RELG 412 - Faith, Doubt, and God Credits: 3
Debate concerning the existence of God among theists, atheists, and agnostics; classic and contemporary arguments.
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RETL 261 - Functional Accounting I Credits: 3
The accounting cycle as it relates to retail and service businesses.
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RETL 262 - Functional Accounting II Credits: 3
The accounting cycle as it relates to retail and service businesses.
Prerequisites: RETL 261
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RETL 351 - Small Business Organization and Operation Credits: 3
Concepts and philosophies of ownership for the small retailing operation.
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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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SOWK 302 - Foundations of Social Welfare Credits: 3
Social welfare agencies; the education and ethical code of social workers; principles, theories, and research underlying social work practice and methods.
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SOWK 303 - Social Welfare Services for Children and Youth Credits: 3
Social welfare services available to children and youth and the referral processes involved.
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SOWK 304 - Social Welfare Services for Families and the Aged Credits: 3
Social welfare services available to families, ranging from counseling services to specialized services for aged citizens.
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SOWK 305 - Social Welfare Services for Women and Minorities Credits: 3
Social welfare services available to women and minorities and the forces that shape these services.
Cross-listed Course: WGST 306
Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Community Service
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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. Fall and Summer I only. 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. Spring and Summer II only. 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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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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SPTE 240 - Business Law Credits: 3
Formation of contracts and their operation as they apply to business; promissory notes and checks; agency and employment.
Note: Effective: Fall 2013
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STAT 110 - Introduction to Statistical Reasoning Credits: 3
A course in statistical literacy. Topics include data sources and sampling, concepts of experimental design, graphical and numerical data description, measuring association for continuous and categorical variables, introduction to probability and statistical inference, and use of appropriate software. Credit given for only STAT 110 or STAT 112.
Note: Carolina Core ARP
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STAT 112 - Statistics and the Media Credits: 3
Statistical and information literacy. Experimental and survey design; descriptive statistics; basic probability; simple confidence intervals and hypothesis tests; statistical software; collection, management, and evaluation of
information; and presentation of statistics in the media. Credit given for only STAT 110 or STAT 112.
Note: Overlay Course
Carolina Core: ARP
Carolina Core: INF
(INF credit only if taken at USC Columbia or Palmetto College Campus Spring 2013 or later.)
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STAT 201 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3
Introduction to the fundamentals of modern statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, probability, random sampling, simple linear regression, correlation, tests of hypotheses, and estimation.
Prerequisites: MATH 111 or 115 or STAT 110, or consent of department
Note: Carolina Core: ARP
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STAT 205 - Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences Credits: 3
Introduction to fundamental statistical methods with applications in the biological and life sciences. Includes descriptive statistics; probability; one and two-sample models for population means; contingency tables (including relative risk, odds ratios, case-control studies, and estimation of sensitivity and specificity); linear regression; logistic regression; aspects of survival analysis, and ANOVA.
Prerequisites: MATH 111 or higher or consent of department
Note: Carolina Core ARP
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THEA 120 - Laboratory Theatre Production Credits: 1
Procedures for implementation of processes involved in the Laboratory Theatre Production Program. Supervised preparation of all performance and production elements involved in the collaborative process of theatre production. Course content varies according to season production program.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor or by audition. May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 121 - Theatre Running Crew Laboratory Credits: 1
Procedures and processes of running crews for the Mainstage Theatre Production Program. Collaborative teamwork through supervised participation in various theatre production running crews (management, scenic, lighting, sound, costumes and makeup). Course content varies according to season production program.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
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THEA 122 - Theatre Performance Laboratory Credits: 1
Preparation and procedures of the rehearsal and performance processes for the Mainstage Theatre Production Program. Collaborative teamwork through supervised participation in an acting company. Course content varies according to season production program.
Prerequisites: THEA 120
Note: By audition only. May be repeated for credit
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THEA 123 - Theatre Production Studio Credits: 1
Procedures and processes for the Mainstage Production Program. Collaborative teamwork through supervised participation in various theatre production student crews (scenic, lighting, sound, costume, makeup, and promotions). Course content varies according to season production program.
Prerequisites: THEA 121
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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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THEA 200 - Understanding and Appreciation of Theatre Credits: 3
An introduction to the understanding and appreciation of theatrical experience. Attendance at theatrical performances required.
Note: Carolina Core AIU
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THEA 201 - Introduction to Theatre Studies Credits: 3
Introduction to methods of analyzing and interpreting drama, with emphasis on play structure, genre, and style. Designed for the theatre major in preparation for theatre scholarship, performance, production, and design.
Prerequisites: Theatre major or consent of instructor
Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research
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THEA 240 - Beginning Voice and Speech Credits: 3
Study and practical application of voice and speech fundamentals in performance. Emphasis on speaking with ease, power and clarity to impact an audience.
Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement
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THEA 270 - Beginning Acting Credits: 3
An exploration of the acting process through scene study. Focus will be on developing the actor’s personal technique, emphasizing emotional truthfulness and authenticity.
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THEA 340 - Literature and Performance Credits: 3
Introduction to the study of literature through performance; reading, analysis, and performance of prose, poetry, nonfiction, and drama.
Cross-listed Course: SPCH 340
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THEA 370 - Intermediate Acting Credits: 3
Development of acting skills through study of acting techniques emphasizing emotional truthfulness and authenticity. Application to scene study, monologues and auditions. Intensive script analysis for character development.
Prerequisites: THEA 170 or 270
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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 111 - Women in Culture Credits: 3
A humanistic perspective of the images, roles, and contributions of women in historical, literary, religious, philosophical, and artistic contexts.
Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Diversity and Social Advocacy
Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement
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