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In this course, we will discuss the emerging field of nutritional psychology. Topics will include the relationship between nutrition and psychological wellbeing, the impact of diet on cognitive processes such as memory and decision making, the gut-brain connection, and behavioral,
environmental, and psychological influences on diet. This class will NOT cover eating disorders. The focus will be on the beneficial effects of nutrition on the brain and how to optimize those
effects.

3.0 credits
Prerequisite(s): PS 201;Minimum Grade C
Restriction(s): NA

Why should U.S. students want to know and study North Korea? Why does North Korea seek to possess nuclear weapons? While American students are expected to answer these questions, I
would like to propose a possible answer. Currently, North Korea poses direct and indirect security threats to the U.S. Directly, North Korean nuclear weapons and missiles are targeted at American territories. Indirectly, North Korea has the ability to assist China, which is considered a strategic competitor of America. On the contrary, could America take advantage of North Korea in dealing with current China’s Communist Party? Through these inquires, this course will be composed of three parts: basic knowledge about North Korea, North Korea’s foreign relations, and North Korea and U.S.-China strategic competition. The instructor will encourage, help, and guide all of you to reach your own creative answers for these questions above through this course.

3.0 credits
Prerequisite(s): NA
Restriction(s): NA

This course is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), focusing on its history, capabilities, reforms under Xi Jinping, and military strategy regarding Taiwan. The course is divided into four structured modules:

• The first part covers the history of the PLA before the Xi Jinping era, with a focus on the early history of the Red Army during the revolutionary war period. It will also examine the evolution of military strategies under leaders prior to Xi Jinping, such as Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, and Hu Jintao. This section concludes with an overview of the PLA’s previous military reform efforts before Xi’s era.
• The second part focuses on Xi Jinping’s military reforms since 2015. It explores the motivations behind these significant reforms, their overarching goals, the structural changes within the PLA, and their impact on each branch of service.
• The third part analyzes the current capabilities of the PLA, which is now organized into five theater commands. The capabilities of each branch, from the Army to the militia, will be examined in detail.
• The fourth part addresses the PLA’s military plans for a potential invasion of Taiwan, along with Taiwan’s counter-strategies. Additionally, the U.S. military response to China will be discussed, encouraging debate and critical thinking among students.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand how the PLA differs from the military forces of democratic states by studying its historical evolution.
• Comprehend Xi Jinping’s military reforms and how they align with his”Chinese Dream.”
• Assess the PLA’s current military capabilities and organizational structure.
• Analyze and predict the PLA’s military strategies and actions regarding Taiwan, as well as related
  U.S.strategic responses.

3.0 credits
Prerequisite(s): NA
Restriction(s): NA

This course focuses on the development of joint mobility, movement quality, and neuromuscular
control to support athletic performance, physical readiness, and injury resilience. Students learn evidence-informed mobility concepts and apply them through structured, progressive movement sessions. Emphasis is placed on breathing, posture, joint health, and recovery strategies relevant
to high-demand physical training environments. This course is non-clinical and non-diagnostic in nature.

0.5 credits
Prerequisite(s): Required classes before electives:
PE-100, PE-101, HPW-200 or HPW-201 – Swimming; PE-102 or HPW-102- Boxing; PE-105 or HPW-105- Wellness Concepts; PE-300 or HPW-205 – Physical Conditioning

Restriction(s): NA

International Accounting explores and compares the different types of accounting standards and practices used around the world, as well as the accounting and business practices related to international business activities and foreign investment. Topics include the international convergence of financial reporting, international financial reporting standards, worldwide
accounting diversity, the study of multinational corporations and related managerial accounting topics, foreign direct investment international trade, capital markets, transfer pricing, taxation, foreign currency exchange, auditing, and international sustainability reporting.

3.0 credits
Prerequisite(s): NA
Restriction(s): 4th Class (2030) Not Permitted

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, terminology, and practical techniques of modern project management. The course is ideal for beginners and aspiring project leaders seeking to develop a strong foundation for professional certification and workplace
application. Through real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and guided case studies, participants will learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects successfully
across a variety of industries.

3.0 credits
Prerequisite(s): NA
Restriction(s): 4th Class (2030) Not Permitted

This course examines conservatism as a part of the American political tradition from the Progressive Era to the present and explores both changes and continuities in the conservative worldview over that time period. Region: U.S.

3.0 credits
Prerequisite(s): HI-201W or HI-202W; Minimum Grade C
Restriction(s): NA

his course examines how presidents shaped domestic policy and foreign affairs while navigating constitutional constraints, political opposition, and public scrutiny. Students will grapple with questions that define American politics, including: What are the limits on presidential power? How have moments of rupture expanded executive authority? How are presidential legacies built and contested? The course emphasizes original research; cadets will work with archival sources available digitally through the various presidential libraries and the American Presidency Project. Ultimately, cadets will develop evidence-based research papers on the U.S. presidency and its role in American democracy. Research intensive. Region: U.S.

3.0 credits
Prerequisite(s): One 300 level, methodologically intensive (M) History course
Restriction(s): History Majors Only

Introduces fundamental principles of electric power systems. Students/cadets analyze single phase and three-phase circuits, evaluate real and reactive power flow, and apply the per-unit system to model power networks. Topics include transmission line and transformer modeling,
voltage regulation, and an introduction to power flow and fault analysis. Students/cadets develop the ability to model, analyze, and interpret the behavior of electric power systems under normal and faulted conditions. Simulation and analysis tools such as PowerWorld is introduced for hands-on exposure to power system analysis

3.0 credits, no lab
Prerequisite(s): EE-223
Restriction(s): NA

Introduces the design and analysis of renewable energy systems with emphasis on solar photovoltaic (PV), wind energy, and energy storage. Students evaluate energy resources, analyze system components, and design distributed energy systems based on load requirements. The
course incorporates system sizing methodologies, simulation-based design tools, and applicable
electrical codes and standards. Students develop the ability to design, assess, and justify renewable energy system configurations for real-world applications.

3.0 credits, no lab.
Prerequisite(s): NA
Restriction(s): NA

This course is designed to provide a general introduction to machine learning and its applications. Topics covered include regression analysis, classification models, clustering analysis, logistic regression, decision trees, k-means, hierarchical clustering, features selection, model selection, model tuning, ensemble techniques, natural language processing, computer vision, and neural networks.

Prerequisite(s): CIS-213

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3

This 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller, set in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, addresses subjects including the opioid crisis and intergenerational poverty with humor, pathos, and depth. This course will include a weekend experiential learning project in Lee County, Virginia, sponsored by Appalachian Service Project.

Prerequisite(s): Two Level 200, 300 or 400 ERH Courses

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3

HI 396M is an cross-disciplinary historical methods and discussion-intensive seminar to explore
American political and military leadership during modern war. Organized both chronologically and
thematically, the course spans the period from World War I to the present. The course will analyze wartime leadership at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war in the total, limited, and GWOT wars of this period. The course will use selected case studies to analyze the connections between the President’s role as commander in chief and officers in the military profession.

Prerequisite(s):HI-201W or 202W

Restriction(s): HI Majors Only; Non-HI Majors: Instructor Approval Required

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3

This course examines conservatism as a part of the American political tradition from the 1930s till the end of the twentieth century. It is a research-intensive course. Cadets will conduct primary source research on a topic related to conservatism in modern U.S. history and write a research paper based on that primary source evidence. Region: United States

Prerequisite(s): One 300-level, methodologically intensive (M) History course

Restriction(s): Restricted to History Majors

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3

This course will examine the physiological factors that determine endurance and provide a foundation in program design to enhance performance. In addition to lectures, cadets will participate in laboratory and practical field experiences designed to deepen their understanding of exercise
physiology and endurance training. Related topics that influence endurance including ergogenic aids, environmental factors, and overtraining will also be explored.

Prerequisite(s): NA

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3

This is an International Studies elective course designed to build off of cadets’ basic knowledge of political
institutions and the interplay of domestic and international politics. First, we discuss trends, terminology,
and resources for evidence-backed analysis of immigration-related phenomena, evaluating common
rhetorical tropes about migrants that appear in contemporary and historical political discourse. Second, we analyze migration decisions as an outcome, looking at “push” and “pull” factors between sending and receiving countries, including political and economic institutions as well as the role of public opinion in receiving states. Then, we assess varied societal impacts of migration flows, including economic outcomes in sending and receiving states as well as security considerations, cultural assimilation efforts, and backlash to nationalization.

Prerequisite(s): Two Level 200, 300 or 400 ERH Courses

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3

Political philosophy asks questions and seeks answers relating to the nature of justice or the just society. The texts that have explored this question since the earliest Platonic dialogues have predominantly done so through the use of reason or analytic intellect, often taking the form of philosophical treatises, speeches, or letters. However, some of the most penetrating insights into the nature of justice have also been articulated through the use of the imagination, as one finds in certain novels, plays, and short stories. In fact, it may be argued that the aesthetic sense is sometimes superior to reason for its ability to synthesize or combine information into conceptual wholes—precisely not to dissect or separate these elements—to express what is important or significant, as understood from within human experience or
reality itself. The scope of fictional writing that addresses questions of justice or the just political order is too vast to cover in a single semester. Therefore, this course will focus on a particular issue or special topic within the latter that is addressed by a narrow subset of these works. By applying the insights of such texts to one’s own life and contemporary society, cadets will be asked to comprehend and ultimately respond to each author’s claims as part of an ongoing dialogue on the nature of the just society. Questions to be examined may include, but are not limited to: Does the just society require a certain type of character or virtue among its citizens? What are the threats to individual liberty that exist outside the formal institutions of law and government? How do commonly accepted ideals such as “happiness” and “progress” relate to our understanding of political authority? What (if any) are the limits or givens that we must simply accept or contend with as part of any human society?

Prerequisite(s): NA

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3

Populism has gained a successful foothold and generated new challenges in numerous long-established
democracies across the globe over the past few decades. It has gone beyond being a noisy opposition. Holding executive offices, forming governments and being at the heart of inter-/supranational institutions, populists now have gained the capacity to redefine the political narrative, pose challenges to their mainstream competitors spanning the ideological spectrum and —directly or indirectly— change institutional and organizational structures. Against such a background, the main objective of this course is to provide students with the conceptual, theoretical and empirical foundations to understand the phenomenon of contemporary populism.

Prerequisite(s): Two Level 200, 300 or 400 ERH Courses

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3

Designed to strengthen communication and leadership skills, this immersive and highly participatory course provides students with opportunities to practice civil discourse, participate in debates and community conversations, and engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives. Through interactive
discussions and public speaking exercises, students will develop techniques for effective communication,
critical thinking, deep listening, and constructive dialogue. Emphasis is placed on building confidence in
public speaking, fostering respectful engagement, and cultivating the skills necessary for leadership in academic, professional, and civic settings.

Prerequisite(s): NA

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 1

This course explores the use of statistical data in understanding and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing from David Spiegelhalter’s COVID by Numbers. Students will learn to critically analyze pandemic-related data, including infection rates, mortality statistics, vaccine efficacy, and public health metrics. Through this lens, the course will cover key statistical concepts such as uncertainty, risk, and decision-making under uncertainty. By examining real-world data and case studies, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the role of statistics in public policy and health communication.

Prerequisite(s): NA

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 1

An introduction to wargaming as a tool for modeling strategy, decision-making, and conflict under uncertainty. Topics include game design, rules and adjudication, probability, simulation, human behavior, and the analysis of outcomes.

Prerequisite(s): C or better in MA 124

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 1

This course introduces artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods used in physics, with an
emphasis on scientific machine learning. Topics include neural networks, training and optimization,
automatic differentiation, simple ordinary and partial differential equations, and physics-informed neural
networks (PINNs). Students will use Python to explore physics-based examples, compare data-driven and
physics-based models, and develop simple computational models that combine physical laws with
machine learning.

Prerequisite(s): PY-223 or MA-110 or ME-203

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3

Introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and applications of nuclear and particle physics. The course covers atomic and nuclear structure, nuclear models, quantum concepts, nuclear reactions, radioactivity and radioactive decay, and radiocarbon dating. In addition, it covers elementary particles, the Standard Model, nuclear forces, particle accelerators, special relativity, radiation detection, and radiation protection. Through quantitative problem-solving, laboratory-based projects, and exposure to current
research, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of nuclear phenomena and their technological applications.

Prerequisite(s): PY 161

Restriction(s): NA

Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 0 | Credit Hours: 3