2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

PHL 349
Modern and Contemporary Philosophy 3 credits
Prerequisite: PHL 130 or permission. The major defining
philosophical positions in the period from Descartes to the
present. Includes a special emphasis on political thinkers such
as Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx, and Mill. Course projects
specifically designed for philosophy or political science
students. (2SE)
PHL 350
God and Philosophy 3 credits
Prerequisite: 130. Course introduces a philosophical
discussion of God, God language, philosophy of religion,
philosophical theology, and major philosophical influences on
classical and contemporary theology. (2FO)
PHL 380, 480
Special Topics in Philosophy 3 credits
Announced special topics on individual philosophical themes
determined by the faculty members, students, and
department. The course is recommended for majors, minors,
and non-majors (with staff approval) who have fulfilled at
least the distribution requirement of three credits of
philosophy. (ADD)
PHL 381
Selected Topics in Catholic Studies 3 credits
Readings, discussion, and writing on selected philosophical
topics in Catholic studies. May be repeated for credit since
subject matter varies. (ADD)
PHL 490
Senior Philosophy Seminar 3 credits
Prerequisite: Senior philosophy major. A capstone experience
with a threefold purpose: (1) to encourage the student to
review and integrate materials from earlier coursework; (2) to
provide the student with some experience of study at the
graduate level; and (3) to encourage the student to integrate
one’s experience in the discipline with one’s overall
undergraduate education. The course is intended to be a
seminar involving close reading and research. It requires the
completion of a substantial research project as well as a pair
of comprehensive exams on systematic topics and historical
figures. (FAL)
PHL 499
Independent Study 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior or senior philosophy major and
permission. Guided readings and research. (ADD)
PHY 110
General Physics I 4 credits
Prerequisites: High school pre-calculus with a grade of “C” or
better, MAT 140, and MAT 142. Fundamental principles of
mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism,
optics, and modern physics. This course is not calculus-based
but does require students to use algebra and trigonometry.
Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week. (FAL)
PHY 111
General Physics II 4 credits
Prerequisite: 110. A continuation of PHY 110. Principles of
electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Three
lecture hours and three lab hours per week. (SPR)
PHY 212
Modern Physics 4 credits
Prerequisite: MAT 231 and PHY 111 or permission.
Introduction to relativity, quantum mechanics, nuclear
structure, particle interactions, and fields. Three lecture
hours and three lab hours per week. (SPR)
PHY 220
Astrophysics and Cosmology 2 credits
Prerequisites: MAT 231 and PHY 111 or permission. Stellar
atmospheres, stellar interiors, galaxy formation, and the
large-scale structure of the universe. Two lecture hours per
week. (SPR)
PHY 230
Electronics 2 credits
Prerequisite: MAT 231 and PHY 111 or permission. Structure
and properties of metals, polymers, ceramics,
semiconductors, photonic materials, and superconductors.
Properties of nanostructured materials. One lecture hour and
three lab hours per week. (SPR)
PHY 240
Materials 2 credits
Prerequisite: MAT 231 and PHY111 or permission. Structure
and properties of metals, polymers, ceramics,
semiconductors, photonic materials, and superconductors.
Properties of nanostructured materials. One lecture hour and
three lab hours per week. (SPR)
PHY 250
Biophysics 2 credits
Prerequisite: MAT 231 and PHY 111. Introduction to the
physical principles of biological systems. Molecular structures
in biological contexts, bioenergetics, environmental
interactions, thermodynamic and kinetic regulation of
biological systems. Two lecture hours per week. (FAL)
PHY 310
Thermal Physics 3 credits
Prerequisite: MAT 315 and PHY 212 or permission. Classical
thermodynamics, equations of state, theories of heat, kinetic
theory of gases, Bose and Fermi statics, and irreversibility.
Three lecture hours per week. (ADD)
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