Programs of Study
The College of Arts and Science
Major Requirements: College of Arts and Science
International Studies: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
For information contact the director of the International Studies Program, 120 MacMillan Hall (513-529-5333).
This multidisciplinary program is for students desiring a broad foundation for understanding and analyzing important issues within an international and multicultural context. Its flexible curriculum provides a basis for graduate work or careers in government service, international business, academia, tourism, public service, cultural relations, and law. Overseas study is strongly encouraged as a part of this major.
Program Requirements
Core Courses (26 semester hours)
All of these:
ECO 344 International Economic Relations (3)*
GEO 378 Political Geography (4)
ITS 201 Introduction to International Studies (3)
ITS 402 Seminar in International Studies (3)
POL 271 International Politics (4)
* ECO 201 and 202 are prerequisites
One of these:
HST 198 World History Since 1500 (3)
HST 222 U.S. Diplomatic History Since 1914 (3)
HST 275 European Diplomacy from World War II to Present (3)
One of these:
POL 373 American Foreign Policy (3)
POL 374 Comparative Foreign Policies (3)
POL 381 Global Governance (3)
POL 382 International Law (3)
POL 387 Comparative Security Issues (3)
One of these:
BUS 371 International Business (3)
ECO 342 Comparative Economic Systems (3)
ECO 347 Economic Development (3)
MKT 471 International Marketing (3)
Area of Emphasis (at least 12 semester hours)
Choose an area of concentration, normally in conjunction with the foreign language you are studying. Areas include: Western Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, Latin America, Middle East, East and South Asia, or Africa. You must take a minimum of 12 semester hours at 200 level or above in the area selected, and courses must be chosen from at least three fields; e.g., geography, history, political science, sociology/anthropology, and humanities (excluding foreign language requirements; see below).
If you select Western Europe, Eastern Europe, or Latin America as an area of emphasis, you must take an additional three semester hours of course work pertaining to Africa, Asia, or the Middle East.
Foreign Language (at least 6 semester hours at 300 level or above)
If your foreign language is French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish, you must complete 12 hours at 300 and 400 level; if your foreign language is Chinese, Japanese, or Portuguese, you must complete six hours. This requirement can also be satisfied by completing a minor in any of the following: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, or Spanish. Advanced language students or those wishing to substitute another foreign language may meet this requirement with the appropriate proficiency examination.
Electives
International studies majors commonly structure elective courses to pursue a double major or minor in a contributing discipline, an area studies minor, or a foreign language minor. Contact the director of International Studies for more information.
Journalism: Bachelor of Arts
For more information contact the College of Arts and Science advising office, 146 Upham Hall (513-529-3031).
This program provides students with a liberal arts approach to integrated journalism (print, broadcast, and web) focusing on proficiency in critical thinking, writing, reporting, and editing. These skills prepare students for careers in print and broadcast journalism, new media, related professions, and graduate studies. The program further emphasizes the importance of acting as ethical and productive members of the media and the community at large.
Program Requirements (36 semester hours)
Admission to the journalism major is selective. Students enter the program as pre-journalism majors and may apply for admission to the major after completing the following:
Pre-Major Courses
COM 143 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
JRN 101 Introduction to Journalism (3)
In addition, students must:
• Complete at least 18 hours in Miami Plan Foundation courses.
• Pass a grammar and punctuation proficiency test.
After completing COM 143, JRN 101, the 18 MPF hours and passing the proficiency test, students are eligible to apply for admission to the major. The student's g.p.a. in the pre-major and Miami Plan courses will be considered part of the admission criteria. See the major program adviser for details on applying for admission.
Major Degree Requirements
These two:
COM 143 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
JRN 101 Introduction to Journalism (3)
At least three of the following IMS skills courses (specific sections may be required as prerequisites for particular courses in the major):
IMS 101.G Digital Image Creation and Manipulation (1)
IMS 101.H Web Publishing and HTML (1)
IMS 101.P Desktop Publishing (1)
IMS 101.V Digital Video Editing (1)
IMS 101.F Web Animation (1)
Core Requirements
All of these:
IMS 201 Information Studies in the Digital Age (3)
JRN 201 News Reporting and Writing (3)
JRN 202 News Reporting and Writing II (3)
JRN 301 Journalism Ethics and Law (3)
JRN 316 Introduction to News Presentation (3)
One of these:
COM/JRN 415 Practicum in Television Journalism (4)
JRN 421 Capstone in Journalism
One of these:
COM 215 Media History (3)
COM 354 Media and Society (3)
COM 355 Media, Technology, and Culture (3)
COM 446 International Media (3)
COM 450 Topics in Communication (3)*
POL 356 Mass Media and Politics (3)
* where the topic is appropriate
Specialization
Select three of the following:
JRN 312 Public Affairs Reporting (3)
JRN 318 Feature Writing (3)
JRN 417 Editorial Writing (3)
JRN 418 Critical Writing in Journalism (3)
JRN/COM 313 Advanced Electronic Journalism: Audio (3)
JRN/COM 314 Advanced Electronic Journalism: Video (3)
Second Major
All journalism majors are required to complete a second major that is not in a media-related field. Examples of excluded majors include: English with a concentration in technical communication; mass communication; and strategic communication.
Latin: Bachelor of Arts
For information contact the Department of Classics, 105 Irvin Hall (513-529-1480).
This program is an in-depth study of classical culture possible only through study of the classical language. Latin literature, forged both in imitation of and reaction against the riches of Greek culture, was the primary vehicle through which Europe acquired its notions of culture and many of its most persistent values. Latin language was the basis for modern romance languages and continued in Europe as the chief vehicle for serious thought and communication well into the 17th century.
Graduate work in classics, Greek, or Latin requires not only appropriate experience reading Greek and Latin, but a reading knowledge of German and French as well. Students planning to go to graduate school should consult with the department as early as possible to design an appropriate course of study.
Program Requirements (24 semester hours)
Any 24 semester hours in Latin language and literature, including LAT 321 Latin Prose Composition and Syntax, but not counting introductory courses LAT 101, 102, and 121.
Related Hours (16 required)
Two of these:
CLS 101 Greek Civilization in its Mediterranean Context (3)
CLS 102 Introduction to Roman Civilization (3)
CLS 121 Classical Mythology (3)
Choose remaining hours from such areas as art, history, language, literature, philosophy, and religion with an adviser to make up an integrated plan of study. You must obtain the written approval of your adviser for any related-hours courses.
Knowledge of at least one other foreign language recommended.
Teacher Licensure
Students who wish to combine teacher licensure with an Arts and Science major must observe the rules, procedures, and restrictions pertaining to admission to a licensure cohort as outlined in the School of Education and Allied Professions chapter. For information contact the Office of Student Services in the School of Education and Allied Professions, McGuffey Hall (513-529-6418).
Linguistics: Bachelor of Arts
For information contact the Department of English, 356 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5221).
Program Requirements (44-52 semester hours)
Core Courses (16-18 semester hours)
Both of these:
CSA 151 Computers, Computer Science, and Society (3)
ATH/ENG/SPN 303 Introduction to Linguistics (4) or
GER 309 Introduction to Linguistics (4)
Three courses from these:
CSA 174 Structured Programming and Computer Algorithms (3)
CSA 473 Automata, Formal Languages, and Computability (3)
ENG 301 History of the English Language (4)
ENG 302 Structure of Modern English (4)
ENG 405 Advanced Linguistics (3)
ENG 406 Discourse Analysis: Speech Acts in Context (3)*
SPN 443 Spanish Phonology and Syntax (3)
SPN 444 Spanish Dialectology (3)
SPN 445 History of Spanish Language (3)
GER 471 Applied German Linguistics (3)*
* Capstone course
Related Courses I (13-15 semester hours)
Five courses from these. No more than two courses may be taken from one department. Courses not counted in the Core Courses may be applied.
ATH 265 Language and Culture (3)
COM 337 Intercultural Communications (3)
Introduction to Microcomputers (3)
CSA 274 Data Structures (3)
CSA 283 Fundamentals of Data Communication (3)
CSA 474 Language, Interface, and Their Processors (3)
CSA 486 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3)
ENG 201 Language Awareness (3)
ENG 202 Varieties of English: Dialect Diversity and Language (3)
Topics in Linguistics (3)
Pronunciation of German (2)
GER 331 German Grammar (3)
PSY 374 Psychology of Language and Thought (3)
SPA 122,123 Sign Language I, II (SPA 122,123 count as one course) (1,1)
SPA 223 Language Development (3)
SPA 334 Phonetics (3)
SPN 311 Grammar Review and Composition (3)
SPN 312 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3)
SPN 408, 409 Intermediate Spanish Composition (3, 3)
SPN 446 Second Language Acquisition: Spanish (3)
Advanced Spanish Composition (3)
Related Courses II (15-19 semester hours)
Five courses from these. No more than two courses may be taken from one department. Courses not counted in Related Courses I may be applied.
ATH 425 Ethnographic Field Methods (3)
Introduction to Communication Research (3)
COM 335 Rhetorical Theory in Western Thought (3)
COM 434 Non-Verbal Communication (3)
EDT 333 Teaching Foreign Language K-12, I (3)
EDT 334 Teaching Foreign Language K-12, II (3)
MTH 483 Introduction to Formal Systems and Mathematical Logic (3)
PHL 273 Formal Logic (4)
PHL 373 Symbolic Logic (4)
PSY 271 Cognitive Psychology (3)
PSY 372 Learning and Cognition (4)
PSY 470 Seminar in Cognition (3)
SOC 262 Research Methods (4)
Applied Sociological Research (3)
Any course above 300 level and taught in a foreign language
Mass Communication: Bachelor of Arts
For information contact the mass communication area of the Department of Communication, 120 Williams Hall (513-529-3521).
Special Admission Requirements
Enter the program as a pre-communication major and take these three courses:
Introduction to Speech Communication (3)
COM 135 Public Expression and Critical Inquiry (3)
COM 143 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
Students may apply for admission to the major (which is selective) after taking the three pre-major courses and completing 30 hours. Admission is determined on the following criteria:
- cumulative g.p.a.
- pre-major g.p.a.
- qualifying exam over , 135, and 143
The same criteria for admission applies to transfer students.
Program Requirements
Both of these:
COM 146 Media Aesthetics (3)
COM 215 Electronic Media History (3)
Theory and Research
Choose three (3) courses (at least one at the 400 level):
COM 205 American Film as Communication (3)
COM 206 Diversity and Culture in American Film (3)
COM 281 Mediated Sexualities (3)
COM 353 Audience Analysis (3)
COM 354 Media and Society (3)
COM 355 Media Technology (3)
COM 359 Introduction to Public Relations (3)
COM 443 Seminar in Electronic Media Management (3)
COM 444 Electronic Media Policy and Regulation (3)
COM 445 Seminar in Mass Media Law (3)
COM 446 International Mass Communication (3)
COM 447 Media Criticism (3)
COM 450 Topics in Communication (3)
Specialization
Choose three (3) courses:
COM 205 American Film as Communication (3)
COM 206 Diversity and Culture in American Film (3)
COM 211 Introduction to Electronic Media Production (4)
COM 245 Electronic Journalism (3)
COM 257 Scriptwriting for Electronic Media (3)
COM 258 Copywriting for Electronic Media (3)
COM 281 Mediated Sexualities (3)
COM 311 Advanced Television Production and Direction: Field Production (3)
COM 312 Advanced Television Production and Direction: Studio Production (3)
COM 313 Advanced Electronic Journalism: Audio (3)
COM 314 Advanced Electronic Journalism: Video (3)
Broadcast Announcing (3)
COM 343 Advanced Sound Production (3)
COM 353 Audience Analysis (3)
COM 354 Media and Society (3)
COM 355 Media Technology (3)
Communicating Through Multimedia (3)
COM 415 Practicum in Television Journalism (3)
COM 440 Practicum in Mass Media and Public Relations (4)
COM 443 Seminar in Electronic Media Management (3)
COM 444 Electronic Media Policy and Regulation (3)
COM 445 Seminar in Mass Media Law (3)
COM 446 International Mass Communication (3)
COM 447 Media Criticism (3)
COM 450 Topics in Media Study (3)
Related Hours (12 semester hours required)
Choose an additional 12 related hours in consultation with your adviser.
Independent study hours (e.g. COM 177, 277, 377, and 477) may not count toward the major. Practicum hours (e.g. COM 167, 267, 367, and 467) may not count toward the specialization or knowledge areas of the major.
Mathematics and Statistics: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
For information contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, 123 Bachelor Hall (513-529-5818).
Two degrees are offered: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. For the Bachelor of Science, choose one of three majors: mathematics, statistics, or mathematics and statistics. The A.B. requires all sections of the College of Arts and Science Requirement (CAS), while the B.S. has only the language requirement. Each program has the related hours requirement. All courses taken from the department and applied to your program, and all courses in the 12-hour section of the related hours, should be taken for grades, not credit/no-credit. In the courses taken from the department, your g.p.a. must be at least 2.0. Service courses do not figure into your g.p.a. unless explicitly approved by the department.
Program Requirements: Bachelor of Arts
This program requires at least 19 semester hours in MTH or STA courses numbered 300 or above with at least 16 hours at 400 level, and must include:
A calculus sequence ending with one of these:
MTH 252 Calculus III (4)
MTH 252.H Honors Calculus III (4)
This one:
MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3)
A course chosen from one of these three lines:
MTH 421 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (4)
MTH 441 Real Analysis (3) or
MTH 451 Introduction to Complex Variables (3)
MTH 491 Introduction to Topology (3)
A course chosen from one of these four lines:
MTH 432 Optimization (3)
MTH 437 Game Theory and Related Topics (3) or
MTH 438 Theory and Application of Graphs (3) or
MTH 439 Combinatorics (3)
MTH 453 Numerical Analysis (3)
STA 401 Probability (3)
At least one more course from the seven previous lines. This course must lie on a line different from the previous two choices.
Additional courses that count in the 19-advanced hour requirement are those in the above lists together with MTH 331, 347, 410, 411, 413, 420, 422, 425 (MPC), 435 (MPC), 440, 442, 447, 454, 470, 483, 492; STA 462, 463, 466, 467, 483, 484.
Program Requirements: Bachelor of Science
Three majors, mathematics, statistics, and mathematics and statistics, are offered for this degree. Each requires the following introductory courses:
A calculus sequence ending with one of these:
MTH 252 Calculus III (4)
MTH 252H Honors Calculus III (4)
This one:
MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3)
Major in Mathematics: Bachelor of Science
This program requires at least 28 semester hours of MTH and STA courses at 300-level or above with at least 22 hours at the 400-level.
Theory courses. Both of these:
MTH 421 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (4)
MTH 441 Real Analysis (3)
At least two of these:
MTH 411 Foundations of Geometry (3)
MTH 422 Matrices and Linear Algebra (3)
MTH 438 Theory and Application of Graphs (3)
Real Analysis (3)
MTH 451 Introduction to Complex Variables (3)
MTH 483 Introduction to Formal Systems and Mathematical Logic (3)
MTH 491 Introduction to Topology (3)
Applications courses. At least two of these:
MTH 347 Differential Equations (3)
MTH 432 Optimization (3)
MTH 437 Game Theory and Related Topics (3)
MTH 439 Combinatorics (3)
MTH 453 Numerical Analysis (3)
Electives:
Additional courses to complete the 28 required hours may be chosen from lists above or from MTH 331, 410, 413, 420, 425 (MPC), 435 (MPC), 440, 447, 454, 470, 482 (MPC), 492, STA 401, 462. At most, two of the 28 hours may be from 430 or independent studies.
Note to Teacher Licensure students: you may include, at most, one of MTH 408, 482, or 485 in the 28 hours.
Major in Statistics: Bachelor of Science
The program requires at least 29 hours of STA courses 300-level or above.
Statistics courses. All of these:
STA 301 Applied Statistics (3)
STA 401 Probability (3)
STA 402 Statistical Programming (3)
STA 462 Inferential Statistics (3)
STA 463 Regression Analysis (4)
STA 466 Experimental Design Methods (4)
At least three of these:
STA 333 Nonparametric Statistics (3)
STA 365 Statistical Quality Control (3)
STA 432 Survey Sampling in Business (3)
STA 467 Multivariate Analysis (3)
STA 475 Data Analysis Practicum (MPC) (3)
STA 483 Analysis of Forecasting Systems (3)
STA 484 Analysis of Categorical Data (3)
Note: Students with previous credit for STA 261 may not take STA 301 and must take additional hours from the electives list to complete the 29 required hours.
Major in Mathematics and Statistics: Bachelor of Science
The program requires at least 31 semester hours of MTH and STA courses at 300 level or above with at least 22 hours from MTH and STA courses at the 400 level.
Mathematics courses. All of these:
MTH 347 Differential Equations (3)
MTH 421 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (4)
MTH 441 Real Analysis (3) or
MTH 451 Introduction to Complex Variables(3)
At least one of these:
MTH 432 Optimization (3)
MTH 437 Game Theory and Related Topics (3)
MTH 438 Theory and Applications of Graphs (3)
MTH 439 Combinatorics (3)
MTH 453 Numerical Analysis (3)
Statistics courses. All of these:
STA 301 Applied Statistics (3)
STA 401 Probability (3)
STA 463 Regression Analysis (4)
At least one of these:
STA 462 Inferential Statistics (3)
STA 466 Experimental Design Methods (4)
Electives:
Additional courses to complete the 31 required hours from lists above or from MTH 331, 410, 411, 413, 420, 422, 425 (MPC), 435 (MPC), 440, 442, 447, 454, 470, 482 (MPC), 483, 491, 492; STA 402, 467, 475 (MPC), 483, 484. At most, two of the 31 hours may be from 430 or independent studies.
Important Notes:
- Teacher licensure students may include, at most, one of MTH 408, 482, or 485 in the 31 hours.
- Students with previous credit for STA 261 may not take STA 301 and must take additional hours from the electives list to complete the 31 required hours.
Related Hours
A program of related courses is intended to provide the student with opportunities to see and do mathematics or statistics in the context of other disciplines and, perhaps, enhance the student's employment prospects. The departmental requirement is for a program of at least 15 hours. Each program includes:
- Computer programming course (such as CSA 153 or 163) or demonstrated competence in a general purpose programming language.
- At least 12 semester hours in one subject area (see later) with at least six hours at 300 level or above (200 or above in chemistry, physics, engineering, or computer science and systems analysis)
You may elect to design your own program of related courses. Such programs must be approved by the Chief Departmental Adviser in advance of applying for graduation. For a list of pre-approved programs of related courses and those that include a thematic sequence, see the Chief Departmental Adviser.
Teacher Licensure
Students who wish to combine teacher licensure with an Arts and Science major must observe the rules, procedures, and restrictions pertaining to admission to a licensure cohort as outlined in the School of Education and Allied Professions chapter. For information, contact the Office of Student Services in the School of Education and Allied Professions, McGuffey Hall (513-529-6418).
You can be licensed to teach with either the A.B. or the B.S. program. You may count your professional education course requirements toward the related hours requirement.
For the A.B. degree with teacher licensure, you must complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as stated earlier, while earning at least 25 hours in MTH or STA courses at 300 level or above with at least 16 hours at 400 level.
These courses must include:
MTH 331 Discrete Mathematics (3)
MTH 408 Mathematical Problem Solving With Technology (3)
MTH 411 Foundations of Geometry (3)
MTH 421 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (4)
MTH 482 Great Theorems of Mathematics (3)
STA 301 Applied Statistics (3)
STA 401 Probability (3)
Additional courses that fulfill the 25 advanced-hour requirement are those listed in the A.B. degree.
For the B.S. degree with teacher licensure, you must complete the requirement for the B.S. in mathematics or the B.S. in mathematics and statistics.
These courses must include:
MTH 331 Discrete Mathematics (3)
MTH 411 Foundations of Geometry (3)
MTH 421 Introduction to Abstract Algebra (4)
STA 301 Applied Statistics (3)
STA 401 Probability (3)
Note: In addition, you must complete MTH 408 and 482, only one of which can count toward the 28 hours required for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Microbiology: Bachelor of Arts
For information contact the Department of Microbiology, 32 Pearson Hall (513-529-5422).
No course required for the major in microbiology may be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. MBI 275, 402, and all 100-level microbiology courses may not be counted toward the g.p.a. or the 32 hours required for the major in microbiology.
Program Requirements (32 semester hours)
All of these:
MBI 201 General Microbiology I (4)
General Microbiology II (4)
MBI 405 Pathogenic Microbiology (4)
MBI 414, 414.L Immunology (3, 1)
MBI 425 Microbial Physiology (4)
MBI 445 Microbial Genetics (3) or MBI 365 Molecular Biology (2)
MBI 464/564 Human Viruses (3)
MBI 490 Undergraduate Seminar (1; maximum 2)
Elective hours (count toward the 32 hours required)
MBI 361 Epidemiology (3)
MBI 435 Medical Mycology (3)
MBI 465 Microbial and Molecular Genetics Laboratory (2)
MBI 475 Microbial Ecology (3)
Related Hours (23-26 required)
CHM 231 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (4) and
CHM 332 Outlines of Biochemistry (4) or
CHM 241, 242 Organic Chemistry (3, 3) and
CHM 244, 245 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2, 2)
MTH 151 Calculus I (5) or MTH 153 Calculus I (4) or STA 261 Statistics (3)
CSA 141 Personal Computer Applications (2) or
Personal Computer Concepts and Applications (3) or
competency in computers
PHY 171, 172 College Physics (3, 3) and
PHY 183, 184 Introductory Physics Laboratory (1, 1)
Philosophy: Bachelor of Arts
For information contact the Department of Philosophy, 212 Hall Auditorium (513-529-2440).
Program Requirements (30 semester hours)
Both of these:
PHL 301 Ancient Philosophy (4)
PHL 302 Modern Philosophy (4)
Additional courses in philosophy to total 30 semester hours. No more than 12 hours may be below 300 level, and at least two courses must be at 400 level (except PHL 401, 405, 477, and 480). Choose these courses with your adviser.
Physics: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
For information contact the Department of Physics, 133 Culler Hall (513-529-5625).
Miami offers both a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in physics. The A.B. degree is for those students wishing to acquire a good background in physical science to complement work in other areas. The A.B. degree is especially well suited for persons desiring teacher licensure in physics and those preparing for careers in medicine, law, or business. The B.S. degree prepares students for graduate study or employment in physics or physics-related fields. Engineering physics is described earlier in this chapter.
Program Requirements: Bachelor of Arts (46-50 semester hours)
All of these:
MTH 151, 251 Calculus I, II (5, 4) or
MTH 153, 251 Calculus I, II (4, 4) or
MTH 249 Calculus II (5)
MTH 252 Calculus III (4)
PHY 181, 182 The Physical World I, II (4, 4)
PHY 183, 184 General Physics Laboratory (1, 1)
PHY 286 Introduction to Computational Physics (3)
PHY 291 Contemporary Physics (4)
PHY 292 Electronic Instrumentation (3)
PHY 293 Contemporary Physics Laboratory (2)
PHY 294 Laboratory in Electronic Instrumentation (2)
Three hours of physics or aeronautics courses numbered 300-399 or above 410 with written approval of your physics adviser
Ten hours of related courses with written approval from your physics adviser
Teacher Licensure
Students who wish to combine teacher licensure with an Arts and Science major must observe the rules, procedures, and restrictions pertaining to admission to a licensure cohort as outlined in the School of Education and Allied Professions chapter. For information, contact the Office of Student Services in the School of Education and Allied Professions, McGuffey Hall (513-529-6418).
Program Requirements: Bachelor of Science
(63-71 semester hours)
All of these:
MTH 151, 251 Calculus I, II (5, 4) or
MTH 153, 251 Calculus I, II (4, 4) or
MTH 249 Calculus II (5)
MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3)
MTH 252 Calculus III (4)
PHY 181, 182 The Physical World I, II (4, 4)
PHY 183, 184 Physics Laboratory (1, 1)
PHY 286 Introduction to Computational Physics (3)
PHY 291 Contemporary Physics (4)
PHY 292 Electronic Instrumentation (3)
PHY 293 Contemporary Physics Laboratory (2)
PHY 294 Laboratory in Electronic Instrumentation (2)
PHY 341 Mathematical Methods in Physics (4)
PHY 451 Classical Mechanics (4)
PHY 461 Electromagnetic Theory (4)
PHY 491 Introduction to Quantum Physics I (4)
One advanced laboratory course from these:
PHY 420 Advanced Laboratory Physics (4)
PHY 423 Materials Physics (4)
PHY 441 Optics and Laser Physics (4)
PHY 442 Spectroscopy of Atoms and Molecules (4)
PHY 471 Advanced Electronics (3)
Three courses from these:
AER 321 Aerodynamics (3)
AER 422 Jet Propulsion (3)
PHY 421 Introduction to Biophysics (4)
PHY 435 Introduction to Astrophysics (4)
PHY 437 Intermediate Thermodynamics and
Introduction to Statistical Physics (4)
PHY 488 Research Capstone in Physics (3)
PHY 490.S Topics in Physics Seminar (3)
Introduction to Quantum Physics II (3)
Advanced laboratory courses not used to fulfill the advanced laboratory requirement
Advising tracks (recommended, not required):
Atmospheric science: AER 118 (3); MME 313 (3); MTH 347 (3)
Materials: PHY 423 (4), PHY 437 (4); (3); CHM 141-145 (10)
Mathematical physics: MTH 347 (3) and two other advanced MTH courses
Optics: PHY 441 (4), PHY 442 (4)
Physics, graduate school: PHY 437 (4), (3)
Political Science: Bachelor of Arts
Note: The Department of Political Science is currently revising its major requirements. For information contact the Department of Political Science, 218 Harrison Hall (513-529-2000).
This major is for liberal arts students interested in the study of politics and government. For this major, at least 15 of the required 34 major hours and at least nine of the required 18 related hours must be from Miami. Required political science and related hours may not be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. A g.p.a. of at least 2.0 is required for political science courses as well as related hours.
Program Requirements (at least 34 semester hours)
Choose political science hours from the following major fields: political theory, comparative politics, American government, public administration, international politics, with the following requirements:
This one:
POL 141 American Political System (4) or
POL 142 American Politics and Diversity (4)*
* Credit not awarded for both in major
Three of these:
POL 201 Political Thinking (4)
POL 221 Modern World Governments (4)
POL 261 Public Administration (4)
POL 271 International Politics (4)
Also required:
At least 15 additional semester hours from other courses in political science at 300 level or above, with at least one course selected from two of the five major fields listed above.
Related Hours (18 required)
- Take a total of 18 hours with at least three (3) hours from Category A and three (3) hours from Category B:
Category A - Cognate disciplines: Any courses from ATH, ECO, GEO, GTY, HST, PSY, REL, SOC; or AES 221, 222, 431, or 432; AMS 101 or 201; BWS 151; ITS 201, 301, or 302; LAS 207, 208, 372, or 415; NSC 202, 311, 401, or 402; WMS 201, 301, or 401; or WMS/BWS 370.E
Category B - Cognate skills: ACC 221 or 222; COM 135, 136, 143, 239, 338, 354, 389, or 438; DSC 205 or 321; , 212, 215, 313, 417, or 418; PHL 263, 273, or 331; IMS 201; MIS 235 or 381; PHL 263, 273, or 331; PSY 293; STA 261
- At least 12 hours must be at the 200 level or higher.
- A minimum 2.0 g.p.a. in all related hours is required.
Important Note:
Students pursuing another major or minor in the department may not also pursue the Political Science major. However, students may double major in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs and Public Administration. Please note that because these two majors are in the same department, their completion will not satisfy the thematic sequence requirement of the Miami Plan.
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