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PHY 221LB Introduction to Waves and Heat Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
Laboratory for PHY 221. Includes in-class exercises, outside observation projects, and independent studies. Emphasizes
hands-on group and individual experiences to enrich understanding of PHY 221 lecture material.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 231 and PHY 210/210LB or 210IN.
Corequisite(s): PHY 221
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PHY 230 Introduction to Modern Physics
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Calculus-based introduction to modern physics from the theory of relativity to the origins of quantum mechanics. Includes
the classical and special theory of relativity, relativistic kinematics, relativistic dynamics, the quantization of energy,
particles and waves, the atom and early quantum theory, the Schrodinger wave equation, and nuclear, and particle physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 210 and 216, or PHY 221 and MAT 231.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PHY 295LB Independent Research in Physics
1-4 cr. hrs. 3-12 periods (3-12 lab)
Experience in scientific laboratory research. Specific content to be determined by student and instructor.
Information:
One semester of physics and consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken three times for a maximum of twelve credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Political Science
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
POS 100 Introduction to Politics
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Issues, principles, and trends in political science. Includes politics and political science, political philosophy and ideology,
comparative politics, American national and state and local government, and international relations.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
POS 196 Independent Study in Political Science
2-4 cr. hrs. 2-4 periods (2-4 lec.)
Independent readings or special projects in political science. Content to be determined by conference between student and
instructor.
Information:
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
POS 201 American National Government and Politics SUN# POS 1110
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Basic concepts and substance of American politics. Includes methods of political analysis, cultural environment of
American politics, impact of class, gender, and immigration, Constitution, civil liberties, and civil rights, and public opinion
and fundamental values. Also includes political institutions, institutions of government, economic and social policy-making,
and American foreign policy and interdependence.
Information: The combination of both POS 201 and 231 satisfies the requirement for teacher certification, as does
POS 210.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
POS 202 Introduction to International Relations SUN# POS 1120
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Examination of contemporary international relations. Includes approaches to the study of international relations,
international systems, actors in the international systems, foreign policies, and major forms of interactions.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHYSICS — POLITICAL SCIENCE
POS 203 Introduction to Political Ideas
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introductory survey of western political philosophy. Includes political philosophy as a discipline, and introduction to the
ideas of key political thinkers from ancient through medieval, early modern, late modern, and contemporary periods.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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