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2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Course Descriptions

 

Philosophy (PHI)
  

  • PHI 162 - (HP) Philosophy of Biology

    Semester Hours: 3

    Periodically
    This course surveys recent and current philosophical discussions of biology. Likely topics include debates about the reality of species, races, and ecosystems; how and what genes explain; analysis of concepts like adaptation and fitness; evolutionary explanations of morality; assumptions about what’s natural and unnatural in ecology.

     
  

  • PHI 163 - (HP) Philosophy of Religion

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically

    This course explores various debates between theists, atheists, and agnostics, including whether there is adequate proof of God’s existence; whether the existence of the universe can be explained if there is no God; whether God’s existence is necessary for morality; whether life can have meaning and purpose without God; and whether there can ever be adequate responses to any of these questions. No previous study of philosophy is presupposed or required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    None
  

  • PHI 164 - Philosophy of Mind

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Philosophy of mind discusses issues like the mind/body problem, artificial intelligence, the nature of consciousness and intentionality, and mental causation. Some typical questions are: What are minds? Are they the same or different from souls? How could brains possibly think? Can animals, babies or computers think? Can persons change bodies? Could you or I survive the death of our bodies?
  
  
  
  
  

  • PHI 169 - Philosophy of Medicine

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Using examples from medical research and practice and articles from the philosophical literature on medicine, this course examines philosophical problems in medicine. It emphasizes problems in medical reasoning and acquiring medical knowledge, and questions about foundational concepts like disease, illness, health, wellness, and physicianship.
  
  

  • PHI 171 - Neurophilosophy and Neuroethics

    Semester Hours: 3
    This course introduces students to neurophilosophy and neuroethics. Neuroethics explores what the sciences of the mind tell us about the nature of morality (i.e., the neuroscience of ethics) and how we should ethically respond to neuroscientific advances (i.e., the ethics of neuroscience). Neurophilosophy focuses on recent research in neuroscience and psychology on the nature of moral judgment, decision- making, and action and the implications that this work has for cognition and theory of mind, as well as theories of responsibility, free will, altruism, and the self. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    There is no prerequisite, but a prior course in either cognitive science, neuroscience, or philosophy is recommended.
  

  • PHI 180 - Theories of Knowledge and Being

    Semester Hours: 3
    Spring
    An investigation of theories of being, which state the most general characteristics of reality; and theories of knowledge, which state what knowledge is and how, if at all, we know things; and the ways that theories of being and knowledge are related.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Six (6) s.h. in philosophy or permission of instructor.
  
  
  

  • PHI 181 A-Z - Topics in Philosophy

    Semester Hours: 1-3

    Periodically
    This course provides an in-depth study of a problem in philosophy. The specific topic for the course varies from semester to semester. Examples of possible course topics are free will versus determinism, the nature of truth, philosophical approaches to issues in psychology, space and time, personal identity, autonomy, or other topics of contemporary philosophical interest.

    Current Special Topics

    PHI 181Q: Harry Potter & Philosophy

    This course examines some of the philosophical issues raised in J.K. Rowling’s monumental Harry Potter series. These include, but are not limited to: the nature of evil; “pure blood”; time travel; education and childhood; transformations (of objects into objects, and of persons into other species);  kinds of causation (ordinary; with words and spells; with magic); souls, Horcruxes and persons; free will and destiny; and death.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be repeated for credit when topics vary. As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. (Formerly 181, 3 s.h.)
  

  • PHI 182 A-Z - Selected Philosophers

    Semester Hours: 3

    Periodically
    This course provides an in-depth study of a major philosophical figure; the figure to be studied varies from semester to semester depending on the instructor.

    Current Special Topics

    PHI 182K Selected Philosophers: Kant and the Enlightenment

    Was the Enlightenment a victory of reason over superstition, freedom over tyranny, science over religion? Critics claim the Enlightenment’s legacy is one of exploitation, dehumanization, and colonialism.  In this course, we will examine the work of Immanuel Kant, one of the Enlightenment’s chief spokesmen who argue the claim that persons must be treated with dignity.  This claim looms large in history, as it helped shape the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address, and the United Nations charter. We will see that Kant was ambivalent about the prospects for enlightenment, and anticipated many of its critics—even as he championed its values.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  
  

  • PHI 185 - Topics in Philosophy and Law

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    Study of a topic in philosophy of law or a major thinker in the field. The specific topic or figure varies from semester to semester. Examples of course topics are natural law theory, liberty, gender equality, hate crime, sexuality and the law, and disability and the law.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    (Formerly Selected Topics in Philosophy and Law.)
  

  • PHI 190 - Internship in Philosophy

    Semester Hours: 1-4
    Fall, Spring, Summer
    This course provides students with an opportunity to integrate insights gained in practical work with those gained through the academic study of philosophy.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    18 s.h. in philosophy, with a philosophy GPA of at least 2.5, and permission of the department chairperson. A minimum of 28 hours of on-site work and 10 hours of academic work (readings and writing assignments) per semester hour are required, in addition to regular meetings with a faculty member. Grades will be based on both on-site evaluation and academic work. An on-site evaluation of “poor” will result in a grade no higher than a C. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
  
  
  

  • PHI 193 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Essay

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Research for and writing of a substantial essay in philosophy. Open only to philosophy majors  who are eligible and desire to graduate with departmental honors. Interested students must secure, before registration, written permission of the instructor who will supervise the essay. The Honors Essay will be evaluated by the department.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be repeated for credit if taken in both fall and spring of senior year.
  

Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESP)
  
  
  
  
  

  • PESP 005A - Basketball

    Semester Hours: 0.5

    Fall

    Students will learn the basic fundamental skills related to half court and full court basketball (e.g., dribbling, passing, shooting, individual and zone coverage).  Emphasis will be placed on physical education majors learning assessment of skills, developing learning progressions from simple to complex and participating in a variety of lead-up games that highlight both individual and team skills.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    The course is one of a series recommended for majors and can be taken by non-majors.
  
  
  

  • PESP 007B - Bowling

    Semester Hours: 1.0

    Fall, Spring

    Students will learn the basic fundamental skills of 10-pin bowling (push-off, armswing, release, follow-through) culminating in individual and/or team league play.  There is a weekly fee that includes three games of bowling and bowling shoes that is paid directly to the bowling alley.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    This course may be taken up to two times for credit.
  

  • PESP 008A - Football Fundamentals

    Semester Hours: 0.5

    Fall

    Students will learn the basic skills and strategies of flag and touch football. Emphasis will be placed on physical education majors learning assessment of skills, developing learning progressions from simple to complex and participating in lead-up games that highlight a variety of individual and team skills including passing, catching, blocking, play making, individual and zone coverage.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    The course is one of a series recommended for majors and can be taken by non-majors.
  

  • PESP 009A - Fencing

    Semester Hours: 0.5

    Fall

    Students will learn the fundamental skills of foil fencing.  This will include attacks, parries, footwork and practice bouting.  Emphasis will be placed on physical education majors developing learning progressions from simple to complex and participating in competitive and non-competitive activities.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    The course is one of a series recommended for majors and can be taken by non-majors.
  
  
  
  

  • PESP 011A - Pickleball

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall
    This course is designed to teach students the basics for the game of pickleball. Students will learn the basics for eye-hand coordination, development of basic skills, ball placement, teamwork and match play. Skills covered will include forehand, backhand, drive, lob, serve, smash and game-play strategy.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    For Physical Education majors  only. Credit given for this course or 011B , not both. May not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. May be taken up to two times for credit.
  

  • PESP 011B - Pickleball

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall
    This course is designed to teach students the basics for the game of pickleball. Students will learn the basics for eye-hand coordination, development of basic skills, ball placement, teamwork and match play. Skills covered will include forehand, backhand, drive, lob, serve, smash and game-play strategy. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    For non-Physical Education majors only. Credit given for this course or 011A , not both. May be taken up to two times for credit.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PESP 017 - Body Conditioning

    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall, Spring
    This course will teach students both the theory and practice of designing full-body workout programs without the use of machines. This course will increase students’ muscular strength and endurance and overall health. Through proper body alignment and technique, students will learn how to activate various muscle groups will free weights and isometric exercises, and learn how to engage the “CORE” muscles which will enhance back health and posture.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be taken up to two times for credit.
  
  
  

  • PESP 021 - Scuba: Basic Underwater Diving Techniques

    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall, Spring
    Students learn to dive using scuba equipment and to apply these skills to further investigate the underwater marine environment. All necessary equipment is supplied.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Students may receive the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) certification by taking PESP 121 . Lab fees additional. May be taken up to two times for credit.



  
  

  • PESP 025 - Fitness for Life

    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall, Spring
    An activity course designed to improve one’s fitness and to gain knowledge regarding aerobic fitness and weight control. Improvement of fitness is gained through activities including walking, jogging, resistive and exercise machines. Gaining of information regarding body percent fat, weight control, consumer nutrition, exercise prescription and stress reduction are included.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be taken up to two times for credit.



  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PESP 042 - Lifeguard Training

    Semester Hours: 3
    Once a Year
    The purpose of this course is to focus attention on the skills and knowledge required for an individual to assume the responsibilities of a lifeguard at a swimming pool or a protected (nonsurf) open-water beach. Upon completion of this course, students may be eligible for certification from the American Red Cross in lifeguard training, standard first aid and adult CPR.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be taken up to two times for credit.
  
  
  
  

  • PESP 047 - Ballroom Dancing

    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall, Spring
    This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to perform basic ballroom dance steps with an emphasis on proper ballroom dance technique, posture, dance frame, and communication through body movement (lead/follow). Students will be introduced to ballroom dance concepts and skills while engaging the body in aerobic activity, and developing discipline and self-confidence. This class will work on developing proper posture, dance frame, technique, and lead/follow skills while introducing students to basic dance figures within the three American dance categories: smooth, Latin, and rhythm. The curriculum includes the following American dance styles: waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha cha, salsa/mambo, swing and hustle. Additional concepts will include timing, alignment and dance position, and an introduction to styling.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be taken up to two times for credit.
  

  • PESP 050 - Introduction to Technology in Physical Education

    Semester Hours: 1
    Fall, Spring
    Introduction to use of technology in physical education, including: information retrieval, using the Internet for teaching, communication data management, desktop publishing, presentations, use of digital still and video technology, use of PDA/pocket PC for teaching, administration and assessment.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Required for majors .
  

  • PESP 053 - Foundations of Physical Education

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Provides physical education teacher candidates with a broad overview of the field of physical education including: introduction to the physical education profession, NASPE Physical Education Outcomes and Standards for Beginning Physical Education Teachers, NYS Learning Standards, historical and philosophical perspectives, and current and emerging trends.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Recommended for majors .
  

  • PESP 080 - Programming Fitness Activities

    Semester Hours: 1
    Spring
    Designed to help the preservice physical education teacher gain knowledge and skills to effectively implement developmentally appropriate fitness programs in the schools. Includes consideration of assessment, content, curriculum planning, use of technology, and influence of gender, multicultural issues, and socioeconomic factors on fitness programming for PreK-12 students.
  

  • PESP 099 - Understanding Your Fitness and Health

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    The process of selecting life-long activities and practices that would achieve a healthful living style. Through specific academic and seminar experiences, students understand the many dimensions of well-being inherent in the ability to reach their own individual health potential. Topics include stress management, weight control, basic nutrition, sports injuries, etc.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be taken up to two times for credit.



  

  • PESP 100 - Swim for Fitness

    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall, Spring
    Improvement of overall physical conditioning through swimming. Introduction to the fundamental principles of physical conditioning and their application to swimming. Under the instructor’s direction and utilizing both traditional and novel aquatic activities, individualized programs of conditioning will be set up to meet the student’s personal needs.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    May be taken up to two times for credit. Restricted to intermediate and advanced swimmers.
  

  • PESP 103 - Methods and Materials for Teaching at the Elementary Level

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Designed to help preservice physical education teachers gain knowledge and skills to effectively teach developmentally appropriate physical education in the elementary school. Includes consideration of content, curriculum planning, safety, teaching styles, class management and organization, positive discipline, assessment, use of technology in teaching, literacy skills development, and influence of gender, multicultural issues, and socioeconomic factors on the teaching-learning process.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PESP 135 , 136 ; 2.5 GPA or above. Recommended for majors .
  
  

  • PESP 104 - Methods and Materials for Teaching at the Secondary Level

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    Designed to help preservice physical education teachers gain knowledge and skills to effectively teach developmentally appropriate physical education in the middle and secondary schools. Includes consideration of content, curriculum planning, safety, teaching styles, class management and organization, positive discipline, assessment, use of technology in teaching, literacy skills development, and influence of gender, multicultural issues, and socioeconomic factors on the teaching learning process.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PESP 135 , 136 ; 2.5 GPA or above. Recommended for majors .
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PESP 121 - Scuba Certification

    Semester Hours: 2
    Fall, Spring
    A continuation of basic scuba (PESP 021 ). Students are given the opportunity to use the skills developed in basic scuba in actual diving. Course consists of a series of dives done in local Long Island area, in the Florida Keys and on an island in the Caribbean. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is registered and certified with the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI). A wet suit, weight belt, weights and a buoyancy compensator must be supplied by each student (may be rented).

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    PESP 021  or permission of instructor. Lab fee additional.
  
  

  • PESP 130A - Student Teaching

    Semester Hours: 4.5
    Fall, Spring
    Sixteen weeks of student teaching including four and one-half days per week in the school and participation in the afterschool program. A seminar is conducted in conjunction with student teaching. Student teaching is done in the elementary school for eight weeks.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Hofstra students must complete 130B  in order to receive credit for 130A. Recommended for majors . Admission by application to the Office of Field Placement by May 1 for the succeeding spring semester and February 15 for succeeding fall semester, and interview.
  

  • PESP 130B - Student Teaching

    Semester Hours: 4.5
    Fall, Spring
    Sixteen weeks of student teaching including four and one-half days per week in the school and participation in the afterschool program. A seminar is conducted in conjunction with student teaching. Student teaching is done in the secondary school for eight weeks.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Hofstra students must complete 130B in order to receive credit for 130A . Recommended for majors . Admission by application to the Office of Field Placement by May 1 for the succeeding spring semester and February 15 for succeeding fall semester, and interview.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PESP 150 - Departmental Honors Candidacy: Project

    Semester Hours: 3
    Periodically
    This is an individualized course designed to meet special interests of undergraduate physical education, athletic training education, and exercise science students and to fill gaps in their understanding of applied practice in the field of kinesiology. This course is designed to allow for research and writing of a substantial paper in the fields of physical education, sports medicine, exercise science, athletic performance, injury prevention, and related fields of study through development and execution of an original experiment.
     

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Students will secure, prior to registration, the written permission of the instructor who will supervise the essay or project. HPR 196  is a co- or prerequisite course for athletic training and exercise science majors.
  
  
  

  • PESP 151 - Readings

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, January, Spring, Summer
    Individualized course designed to meet special interests of the student and to fill gaps in the student’s understanding of physical education and recreation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Ordinarily open only to juniors and seniors who are capable of independent study. Written consent of chairperson of department and of instructor who will serve as tutor.
  

  • PESP 152 - Readings

    Semester Hours: 1-3
    Fall, January, Spring, Summer
    Individualized course designed to meet special interests of the student and to fill gaps in the student’s understanding of physical education and recreation. Ordinarily open only to juniors and seniors who are capable of independent study.

    Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
    Ordinarily open only to juniors and seniors who are capable of independent study. Written consent of chairperson of department and of instructor who will serve as tutor.
  

  • PESP 154 - Preschool and Elementary Physical Education Content

    Semester Hours: 3
    Fall, Spring
    This course is designed to help the preservice physical education teacher acquire the knowledge about preschool and elementary physical education content and methods that will enable him/her to create innovative, developmentally appropriate physical education learning experiences and help children achieve the New York State Learning Standards and NASPE Outcomes for physically educated persons.
  
  
 

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