All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.
Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.
Trial Courses
Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.
Sequenced Courses
A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following.
Online Courses
The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.
Credits and Class Meetings
Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).
Course Prefixes
The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:
Philosophy and Religion
PAR 370 - Tibetan Buddhism
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PAR 232 or consent of instructor. Examination of the Buddhism of Tibet as seen in ethical and social thought, ritual and meditation practice, philosophy, and art.
Credits: 3 Survey of the essentials of Buddhism as seen in ethical and social thought, mediation practices, philosophies, rituals and art. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.
Credits: 3 Examination of the religions of India as seen in ethical and social thought, ritual and mediation practice, philosophy, and art. Includes Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism
Credits: 3 Examination of the history, philosophies, practices, and institutions of Chinese religions through both primary texts and secondary scholarship. Focus mainly on the indigenous religions of China - Confucianism, Daoism, and ‘popular’ or ‘folk’ traditions. Course will make use of texts, films, online resources, and images. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.
Credits: 3 Examination of Japanese religions and their roles in Japanese culture and society. Course will make use of texts, literature, film, anime, manga, and other media. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.
Credits: 3 Introduction to religious beliefs, rituals and traditions of Judaism. Examination of its historical background and contemporary significance. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Judaism and the Jewish People.
Credits: 3 Study of the religious life of black American communities with concentration on independent traditions, sects, and a sampling of major thinkers and issues.
Credits: 3 Religious diversity within the Caribbean, including established, non-traditional, and Afrocentric religious traditions, and their interaction with popular culture.
Credits: 3 PAR 101 or PAR 115 recommended, not required. Introduction to the philosophy of drama. Includes studies of aesthetics, philosophical interpretations of classic plays, and philosophical thought in drama. Readings to include Aristophanes, Aristotle, Beckett, Critchley, Langer, Shakespeare, and Sophocles; films of plays.
Credits: 3 PAR 101 or PAR 115 recommended, not required. Introduction to the philosophy of sports, to include studies of particular sports, philosophical discussions of the nature of sport, and of the ethics and aesthetics of sport. Includes readings from Paul Weiss, Randolph Feezell, and other contemporary philosophers; selections from films on various sports.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. An interdisciplinary investigation of various philosophical and religious questions. Themes for study: the problem of evil, the relations of faith and reason, symbolism and language, meaning of freedom, and concepts of determinism. Required of majors in junior or senior year; open to qualified non-majors. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Capstone Course. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PAR 101 or PAR 202. An examination of the thought and influence of Kant in his three great critiques, especially the first, the Critique of Pure Reason, as well as in his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PAR 101 or PAR 202. Primary source study of the various philosophers of the 20th century, representing the major schools or movements.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PAR 101 or PAR 115, or permission of instructor. An examination of rights theory and conceptions of human rights. Will explore the origins, meaning, nature and extent of human rights, including critical perspectives.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PAR 101 or consent of instructor. An exploration of fundamental issues in the areas of free will and moral responsibility. Related topics include personhood, agency, action, causation, determinism, fatalism, praise and blame.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and junior or senior status, and GPA of at least 3.00. A program of work and study conducted with an agency and/or setting that provides practical experience with observation and application of philosophical or religious concepts. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted toward major degree requirements and graduation. Faculty evaluation of all study and on-site activity will be in consultation with sponsoring agency.
Credits: 2 - 3Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.
Credits: 0 - 2Prerequisite for online lecture/lab sections: Extension student status. Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and practical experiences associated with the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual components of wellness. Promotes behavioral changes to enhance well-being and lifelong maintenance of personal health and fitness. Lecture and physical activity/lab are required components. Satisfies University Studies I: Foundations/Lifetime Wellness. Prerequisite for online lab sections: Permission of instructor.
PED 103 - Physical Education Activity- Program of Outdoor Pursuits
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PED 101 or equivalent. Study of and participation in the skills and knowledge of various outdoor recreational activities in a natural setting. Minimum of 10 one-hour lecture sessions and a minimum of 11 excursion days. Travel and subsistence costs for activities borne by the student. (Non-majors may repeat PED 103, in a different activity area, only once.)
Credits: 0 - 2Prerequisite: Proficiency in swimming skills and completion of a medical history form prior to first class. History, theory, and principles of scuba diving. Hyperbaric physiology equipment and development, use and maintenance; development of diving skills and diving safety. Meets all national certification requirements for confined water training for entry level scuba. Download medical history form and additional medical information: http://www.uncw.edu/hahs/chapman/HOMEPAGE.HTML/.
Credits: 1 Designed to teach one how to swim and to instruct the basic strokes including front crawl stroke, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke as well as survival swimming.
Credits: 1 Development of competency in basic swimming strokes of front crawl, backstroke, and sidestroke; development of water safety skills and techniques.
Credits: 1 Emphasis on developing competencies in basic swimming strokes of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke; turns; develop skill in lifesaving techniques, water safety and cardiovascular conditioning.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Possess current Red Cross Emergency Water Safety or Lifeguard Training Certificate. Designed to instruct students how to teach others the various skills and courses offered in the American Red Cross Swimming Programs.
Credits: 1 Study of and participation in basic tennis skills including serve, volley, and ground strokes. Emphasis on improving proficiency in techniques and mechanics. Two hours each week.
Credits: 1 Study and participation in advanced tennis skills and knowledge of the various techniques and tactics, including application of mechanics and strategies. Two hours each week.
Credits: 1 Cardiovascular fitness program which incorporates physiologically safe exercise movements to music. Intended to develop strength, flexibility, and improve cardiorespiratory efficiency. Two hours each week.
Credits: 1 Instruction and participation in the basic skills, strategy and application of rules of soccer. Experiences will include indoor soccer, small-sided games, full-sided matches, video sessions and lecture session. Two hours each week.
Credits: 1 A personal physical conditioning program including systems of fitness emphasizing circuit training, interval training, and calisthenics. Two hours each week.
Credits: 1 Introduction to theory, navigation rules, equipment, and basic skills of canoeing and kayaking. Emphasis on safety and practice of canoeing and kayaking on coastal waters. Two hours each week.
Credits: 1 Introduction to theory, navigation rules, equipment, and basic skills of sailboarding. Emphasis on safety and practice of sailing skills. Two hours each week.
Credits: 1 Knowledge, safety, conditioning, and basic skills of snow skiing. (Fee plus off-campus lodging and equipment costs; dates and location TBA.)
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduction to theory, navigation, navigation rules, safety, weather, fire, rescue and seamanship involved in motor boating. Successful completion results in certification by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Credits: 2 (THR 134) Introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet or modern dance. Emphasis on proper body alignment, terminology, strength and flexibility training, and beginning ballet or modern dance movement vocabulary.
Credits: 3 (THR 136) Study through creative dance techniques of the body’s potential as a tool for creative expression. Exploration of the relationship as a tool for creative expression. Exploration of the relationship of dance to other art forms. Solo and group work using basic art concepts and the individual’s own experience as material for movement improvisation and composition. No dance training necessary. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives.
Credits: 1 An introduction to the various aspects of Yoga, including Hatha Yoga postures, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation. Two hours each week.
Credits: 1 Theory, navigation rules, equipment, and basic skills of sailing. Emphasis on safety and practice of sailing skills. (Fee required, dates and location TBA)
PED 200 - Instructional Design in Educational Dance and Gymnastics K-12
Credits: 3 This course develops instructional skills in planning, teaching, and evaluation psychomotor, cognitive, and affective learning in educational dance and gymnastics K-12.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite: PED 235 or consent of instructor. Development and enhancement of the knowledge and skills necessary for the designing of traditional and lifelong individual and dual physical education programs.
PED 202 - Lifelong Physical Education Programming- Team
Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite: PED 235 or consent of instructor. Development and enhancement of knowledge and skills necessary for the designing of traditional and lifelong team physical education programs.
Credits: 3 Provides an opportunity to experience cultures and dance from around the world. Emphasis on the historical and cultural contributions of international dance forms such as international ballroom, Latin and folkloric dance; and other international dance forms. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity.
Credits: 0 - 4(EXS 216) Study of seven of the eleven major organ systems as each relates to human movement and health. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Foundations for Systems Thinking.
Credits: 3 (EXS 217) The human nervous, urinary, endocrine, digestive, and reproductive systems as related to health and movement. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Foundations for Systems Thinking.
Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Intermediate skills, knowledge, safety and conditioning for snow skiing. (Fee plus off-campus lodging and equipment costs; dates and location TBA.)
Credits: 2 (THR 234) Prerequisite: THR 134 or PED 134 or consent of instructor. Intermediate level ballet or modern dance class. Continued training in body alignment, technique, center floor work, and combinations of moving through space. Strong concentration on strength and flexibility training and emphasis on movement quality. May be repeated for up to six hours.
PED 235 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education
Credits: 3 Introductory course in the Health and Applied Human Sciences teacher education program that examines historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of health and physical education. The course addresses past and current trends in K-12 health and physical education. The course introduces the national and state education standards for healthful living. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity.
PED 266 - Applications of Computers in Physical Education and Health
Credits: 3 (EXS 266, HEA 266) Introduction to technology for students in physical education and health. Topics include microcomputer operations, computer software applications, the Internet, distance learning technologies, and ethics of computer use. Open to declared physical education majors only or by consent of instructor.
Credits: 2 Prerequisite: PED 216 or consent of instructor. Analysis of the sequential progression of fundamental motor skills from infancy through adolescence. Study of physical growth patterns and biological maturity as related to motor performance. Attention also given to perceptual motor programs for children. A field experience is required.
Credits: 3 Emphasis on instructional methodology appropriate to teaching motor skills and sports activities, formulation of objectives, and lesson planning. Includes practicum in teaching. A field experience is required.
Credits: 3 The application of philosophical and psychological knowledge and principles to the administration and coaching of sports. This course also explores the role of sports around the world, and how the games we watch and play shape identity, culture, and society.
Credits: 3 (EXS 340) Prerequisite: minimum C- in PED 216 (or C- in BIO 240). Neuromuscular and mechanical principles of human movement with emphasis on movement analysis most often encountered in fitness activities and sport skills.
PED 342 - Skill Analysis for Sport and Physical Activity
Credits: 3 (EXS 342) Prerequisite: PED major or EXS concentration/major; PED 340. Advanced analysis of sport and physical activity skills. Emphasis on observation, error detection and analysis, and improvement prescription. Focus on beginner to intermediate level of performance. Required physical performance of skills.
Credits: 3 Focuses on the methods used in the assessment, prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. In addition, this course will examine the etiology of obesity and the role that human behaviors and an active lifestyle play in the overall health and well-being of children. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Coastal Health and Environment.
Credits: 3 (EXS 350) Prerequisite: PED 216 or BIO 240 and BIOL 240. Motor skill acquisition, control, and performance. Physiological and psychological principles of human growth and development. Includes analysis of the sequential progression of fundamental motor skills from infancy through adulthood with primary focus on school-age children. Partially satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity.
PED 355 - Measurement and Evaluation of Human Physical Performance
Credits: 3 (EXS 355) Elementary statistical techniques used in research and interpretation of data; identification of physical fitness and movement components; evaluation of measures now available in the field and administration of performance tests.
PED 359 - Research and Evaluation in Health, Physical Education and Health
Credits: 3 (EXS 359, HEA 359) Prerequisite: PED 355. Methods of research in the fields of physical education and health. Identification of research problems, sampling methods, data analysis and interpretation, and planning of evaluation studies. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive; Information Literacy. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning.
Credits: 0 - 3An introduction to the principles of motor learning, this course is concerned with the analysis and application of physiology and psychological principles related to the learning and performance of motor skills. Two lecture and one-laboratory hours each week.
Credits: 3 (EXS 379) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. An introduction to the legal aspects of amateur sport and physical activity, emphasizing the legal knowledge practitioners need to function effectively. Considers terminology, procedure, operations of the law, and case studies.
PED 385 - Health and Physical Education Curriculum Development
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PED 235. Provides conceptual tools and analytical skills essential to planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction. The design of instruction that incorporates behavioral, cognitive and constructivist theories of learning and views of curriculum will be considered. Provides the student with the knowledge, skills and resources to develop curricular materials consistent with state and national guidelines.
PED 386 - Teaching Healthful Living in Elementary Schools
Credits: 4 Prerequisite: PED 235. Provides students theory, technique, and methods of developing and implementing developmentally appropriate healthful living for grades K-5. Emphasis on teaching effectiveness, planning, writing learning objectives, integration of technology and contemporary curricular models. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours each week. Field experience is required.
PED 387 - Teaching Healthful Living in Secondary Schools
Credits: 4 Prerequisite: PED 235. Provides students theory, technique, and methods of developing and implementing developmentally appropriate healthful living for grades 6-12. Emphasis on teaching effectiveness, planning, writing learning objectives, integration of technology and contemporary curricular models. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours each week. Field experience is required. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning.
PED 388 - Teaching Healthful Living in Elementary Schools II
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PED 386. Developmentally appropriate approach to teaching the foundations of movement to children. Movement exploration, body expression, rhythms, game creation, game variations, and game/cooperative skills and fitness concepts are core to these learning activities.
Credits: 1 Co-requisite: EDN 409. Culmination of professional study and initiation into student teaching and the teaching profession. Provides opportunities to extend and apply understandings of the roles of the teacher as a decision-maker, particularly in the areas of planning, instruction, management, and evaluation.
Credits: 4 Prerequisites: Senior standing or consent of instructor; EXS 216 or BIO 240 and BIOL 240. Provide students theoretical and practical knowledge to plan and implement appropriate physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities in integrated and inclusive settings. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.
PED 416 - Laboratory Techniques and Research Methods in Exercise Physiology
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. A study of laboratory techniques and research methods used to evaluate physiological response to exercise and training. Primarily a laboratory experience.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Concepts, skills, and techniques necessary for the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of educational, corporate, and commercial sport or fitness programs.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. The position of intramural activities in the overall program of physical education. Analysis of problems involved in the administration and organization with emphasis on the practical approach in school systems.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: PED 355, and senior standing. Selected topics in exercise science, including exercise prescription and program planning for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult population.
PED 455 - Advanced Tests and Measurements in Physical Education
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PED 355. Statistical techniques as applied to research in physical education; measurement and evaluation in areas of agility, balance, power, flexibility, kinesthetic perception and anthropometrics.
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Study of psychological knowledge and principles as they relate to sport and exercise participants and the sport and exercise environment. Emphasis on practical application of psychological concepts related to sport and exercise.
PED 470 - Exercise Prescription and Assessment: Healthy Population
Credits: 0 - 4(EXS 470) Prerequisite: Concepts of health related physical fitness with emphasis on the design of an individualized exercise program for all ages within an apparently healthy population. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.
PED 471 - Exercise Prescription and Assessment: Special Populations
Credits: 3 (EXS 471) Prerequisite: PED 470. Concepts of health related physical fitness with emphasis on the design of safe and appropriate individualized exercise programs for all ages within various special populations. Three lecture hours per week.
Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only and consent of instructor. Study of and exposure to various medical providers that make up the ‘Sports Medicine Team,’ current issues and topics that deal with professional growth and development, ethics and employment opportunities. A minimum 250-hour practical assignment is required for this course.
Credits: 1 - 3Prerequisites: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.
Credits: 12 Prerequisites: PED 470, and senior standing. Practical application of theory of physical education, health, and exercise science within the community, clinical, or industrial setting. Students shall complete 300 hours under the direct guidance of the agency’s site supervisor.