History - HIST

1033 - United States History: 1492 to 1865 - 3 credit hours
Surveys the social, economic, cultural, and political development of the United States from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War. Focuses on topics such as early exploration, the American Revolution, the early development of American democracy, the Old South and slavery, Westward expansion, and the Civil War.

1043 - United States History: 1865 to Present - 3 credit hours
Surveys the social, economic, cultural, and political development of the United States from the Reconstruction Era to the recent past. Focuses on topics such as the world wars, the Great Depression and New Deal, the Cold War, Vietnam, and Watergate.

2233 - World Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 - 3 credit hours
Studies the development of civilization in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas down to the age of European colonialism. Primary emphasis is given to the unique social and cultural characteristics of each civilization.

2243 - World Civilization II: 1500 to Present - 3 credit hours
Studies the development of civilization throughout the world from the beginning of the 16th century to the present. The evolution of cultures and the progress of major social, economic, political, and intellectual trends are studied as a means of understanding the modern world.

3033 - Colonial America - 3 credit hours
Examines American political, social, cultural, and economic development to 1776.  Includes topics such as early exploration, Native American contact, race, and the imperial relationship. Prerequisite: HIST 1033 or instructor's permission.

3053 - Age of Jackson - 3 credit hours
Studies the Age of Andrew Jackson from political and social/cultural perspectives. Special attention is given to the rise of Jacksonian democracy and its impact on American politics. Prerequisite: HIST 1033 or instructor's permission.

3063 - A History of the Old South - 3 credit hours
Examines the social, economic, cultural, and political development of the Antebellum South. Focuses on topics such as slavery, the pro-slavery argument, the development of Southern nationalism, and plantation life. Prerequisite: HIST 1033 or instructor's permission.

3073 - Civil War and Reconstruction - 3 credit hours
Examines the Civil War Era of American history. Focuses on the sectional conflict preceding secession, the political and military aspects of the Civil War, and the political and social issues involved in Reconstruction. Prerequisites: HIST 1033 and HIST 1043 or instructor's permission.

3093 - Diplomatic History of the United States - 3 credit hours
Focuses on the major problems and issues in American foreign policy from independence to the present. Special attention is given to the isolationist tradition, expansionism, American imperialism, the United States' entry into the world wars, and the Cold War. Prerequisite:  HIST 1033 or HIST 1043 or instructor's permission.

3103 - Kentucky Studies - 3 credit hours
Examines the history, literature, geography, folklore, and culture of Kentucky. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.

3143 - Women in the American Experience - 3 credit hours
Studies the social, cultural, economic, and political forces shaping women's lives from the pre-Colonial period to the present. This course will focus on the variety of women's experiences and examine the intersections of race, class, and ethnicity. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above.

3233 - Ancient History - 3 credit hours
Focuses on the beginnings of civilization in the Near East, the development of Greek civilization, and the rise and decline of Roman civilization through A.D. 5th century. Prerequisite: HIST 2233 or instructor's permission.

3243 - Medieval Europe - 3 credit hours
Studies the emergence and development of European civilization from the decline of Rome through the 14th century. Prerequisite: HIST 2233 or instructor's permission.

3263 - French Revolution and Napoleon - 3 credit hours
This course provides a survey of the nature and significance of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods with special emphasis given to the social, economic, and political events leading up to the beginning of modern France.  Prerequisite: HIST 2243 or instructor's permission.

3303 - Modern Europe Since 1789 - 3 credit hours
Examines major aspects of Western European development since the French Revolution. Prerequisite: HIST 2243 or instructor's permission.

3323 - Revolution in the Modern World - 3 credit hours
An analysis of revolution as a transforming force in the modern world beginning with the English Civil War and "Glorious Revolution" of the 17th century. Emphasis is given to the development and impact of the French and Russian revolutions. Prerequisite: HIST 2243 or instructor's permission.

3433 - International History and Film - 3 credit
Explores the relationship between history and film, in particular, how film can enhance one's understanding of the past.  Incorporating written texts, emphasis will be placed on how films both illuminate and conceal basic historical truths and how the medium's demands can contribute to such ends.  Through related critical thinking exercises, students will work toward developing visual literacy.  Prerequisite: HIST 2233 or HIST 2243 or instructor's permission.

3633 - Women in World History - 3 credit hours
Studies the historical, social, cultural, economic and political forces shaping women's lives throughout history. Focuses on the variety of women's experiences and examine the intersections of race, class, and ethnicity. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

4903 - History Seminar - 3 credit hours
A capstone course which emphasizes historical research and writing, intensive reading, discussion of selected historical topics in a seminar setting. Prerequisites: Senior standing or instructor's permission and history, or social science major.

 

Political Science - POSC

1003 - United States Government - 3 credit hours
Introductory survey of the American political system, including study of the philosophical basis of American government, the three branches of the federal government, federal-state relations, civil rights, political parties, campaigns, the role of the media, and lobby groups. Course rotation: All semesters.

2103 - Survey of Modern and Contemporary Political Thought - 3 credit hours
Political theorists from the 16th to the 20th century are used to examine a series of major questions (e.g., human nature, power, authority, justice, liberty, equality, and legitimacy) which are central to political theory and political science. In addition, students will be introduced to the core modern ideologies (e.g. liberalism, conservatism, and socialism). This course is discussion oriented and designed to develop the student's critical reading and thinking abilities. Course rotation: Spring.

3103 - United States Legislatures - 3 credit hours
Examines the role of the legislative branch in the American political system. The focus is primarily on the U.S. Congress. State legislatures including the Commonwealth of Kentucky, representation, the sources of legislative power, the institutions involved in formulating legislation, and the people who participate in the legislative process will also be discussed. The role elections, leadership and parties play in the legislative process will be examined. Recommended for students contemplating a legislative internship. Prerequisite: POSC 1003. Course rotation: Spring even years.

3203 - Survey of Classical Political Thought - 3 credit hours
Selected political theorists from classical antiquity, the medieval period, and the renaissance are used to examine a series of major questions (e.g., human nature, power, authority, justice, and liberty) which are central to political theory and political science. In addition, students are introduced to the origins of our Western political thought and culture. This course is discussion oriented and designed to develop the student's critical reading and thinking abilities. Course rotation: Fall even years.

3303 - Political Parties, Interest Groups and Mass Movements - 3 credit hours
Systematic examination of the methods of popular control of American Government, particularly the role of political parties, interest groups and mass movements as mechanisms for popular participation in the American political process.

4103 - American Political Thought - 3 credit hours
Selected political thinkers from the history of American Political thought are used to explore the core values and beliefs that define the American political system and culture.  In addition, this course will discuss the liberal, republican, and religious traditions that have had such a strong influence in the U.S. Recommended for students pursuing an American Studies Minor. Course rotation: Fall odd years.

 

 

Economics - ECON

2023 - Survey of Economic Issues - 3 credit hours
A study of national and international economic issues such: market and command economic systems; agriculture subsidies; healthcare issues; green Gross Domestic Product and environmental pollution; Social Security; poverty; state of national economy; unemployment; inflation; budget deficit and national debt; the financial market; economics of higher education;  feminist economic issues; regional economic integration; protectionism versus free trade; world poverty; developing countries' international debt; and the role of international institutions such as WTO, IMF and the World Bank. Note: Students who have taken ECON 2043 or ECON 2033 may not take this course for credit. Prerequisite: Mathematics course meeting/exceeding General Education Requirements.

2033 - Microeconomics - 3 credit hours
A study of supply, demand, price, seller-market power, profit, consumer choice, specialization, efficiency, domestic and international trades, and distribution of income. The role of middlemen, speculators, and the government in economy. Current economic controversies are discussed. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and MATH 1013 or MATH 1113, unless mathematics waiver requirements are met.

2043 - Macroeconomics - 3 credit hours
A study of inflation, unemployment, national income, booms and busts, government budget deficit, money, monetary and fiscal policies, specialization, efficiency, trade, currency exchange, and balance of payment with other nations. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and MATH 1013 or MATH 1113, unless mathematics waiver requirements are met.

3103 - Money and Banking - 3 credit hours
Discusses the role of money in the economy; the commercial banking system; nonbank financial institutions; the financial market; portfolio choices; interest rates; the Federal Reserve system and its monetary policies; international finance; monetary theories; and rational expectations and its implications for public policy.

3203 - Statistics for Business and Economics - 3 credit hours
A review of descriptive statistics. Sampling and sampling distribution, estimation and confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression analysis and correlation, non-parametric methods, and time series and business forecasting. Prerequisite: MATH 2203.

 

Sociology - SOCI

1003 - Principles of Sociology - 3 credit hours
Introduction to the structure of social life, culture, types of group interaction, social institutions, stratification, power relationships, and analysis of the process of social and cultural change. Course Rotation: All semesters.

 

Geography - GEOG

1003 - World Regional Geography - 3 credit hours
Introduction to the various cultural and political regions of the world. Emphasis is placed on the physical aspects of each geographic region and upon the diversity within and between each region of our global society.