ISC-INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE

ISC 3077 Social and Ethical Issues in Physics . . . . . 1(1,0,0)
Provide physics education majors with the opportunity to examine the ethical and social impact of the principal contemporary issues forced upon society by technology. Emphasis will be placed upon the applied physics programs. Prerequisite: PHY 2053/54 and PHY 2053L/54L or PHY 2048/49 and PHY 2048L/49L.

ISC 5517 Buddhist Practice: A Psychological Overview . . . . . 2(2,0,0)
Psychological overview of Buddhist theory and practice as they relate to everyday living, clinical practice and personal and transpersonal growth. Drawing from Theravada, Mahayana, Tantra and Zen, topics include four noble truths, suffering, dependent organization, sense of self, mindfulness, consciousness, spiritual practice, freedom, compassion and enlightenment.

ISC 5518C Transpersonal Psychology . . . . . 3(2,1,0)
Human potential and personal-conscious growth, blending Eastern and Western psychologies. Topics include learning consensus reality, states and levels of consciousness, meditation and mindfulness, happiness, attachments and transpersonal counseling. Course requirements include keeping a journal, writing a comprehensive paper and practicing meditation. Permission of instructor required for auditing.