03.02.2014 Views

2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

164<br />

<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />

Course Descriptions<br />

PHIL 479V Independent Study in Philosophy<br />

Variable credit<br />

Consult the Independent Study Courses subheading in<br />

the Academic Regul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> this c<strong>at</strong>alog for prerequisites<br />

and description.<br />

PHSC Courses<br />

(Physical Science)<br />

PHSC 2203 Physical Science<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Corequisite: ENGL 1013<br />

Basic concepts <strong>of</strong> physics, chemistry, and earth science.<br />

This course is designed for the General Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />

program.<br />

PHSC 2251 Physical Science Labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

Corequisite: PHSC 2203<br />

Basic studies <strong>of</strong> chemistry, physics, and earth science,<br />

designed to illustr<strong>at</strong>e and complement concepts<br />

discussed in PHSC 2203.<br />

PHSC 3433 Science for Elementary Teachers<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: 8 hours <strong>of</strong> labor<strong>at</strong>ory science courses<br />

Selected topics in astronomy, earth science, and physical<br />

science and their interrel<strong>at</strong>ionships. Discovery,<br />

demonstr<strong>at</strong>ions, and labor<strong>at</strong>ory experiences.<br />

PHYS Courses<br />

(Physics)<br />

PHYS 1003 Elements <strong>of</strong> Physics<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

NOTE: A General Educ<strong>at</strong>ion course for the non-science<br />

major.<br />

A survey <strong>of</strong> the basic concepts <strong>of</strong> physics including<br />

mechanics, light, energy, rel<strong>at</strong>ivity, and <strong>at</strong>omic structure.<br />

PHYS 1021 Elements <strong>of</strong> Physics Labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

Corequisite: PHYS 1003<br />

A labor<strong>at</strong>ory course to supplement PHYS 1003.<br />

PHYS 2203 General Physics I<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: MATH 1033 or 1175<br />

A study <strong>of</strong> mechanics, he<strong>at</strong>, sound, energy and<br />

momentum relying heavily on the student’s understanding<br />

<strong>of</strong> algebra and trigonometry. Annual Fall <strong>of</strong>fering.<br />

PHYS 2213 General Physics II<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisites: PHYS 2203<br />

A study <strong>of</strong> electricity, magnetism, optics and modern<br />

physics relying heavily on the student’s understanding <strong>of</strong><br />

the concepts developed in PHYS 2203. Annual Spring<br />

<strong>of</strong>fering.<br />

PHYS 2231 General and <strong>University</strong> Physics Labor<strong>at</strong>ory I<br />

1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

Corequisite: PHYS 2203 or PHYS 2313<br />

A labor<strong>at</strong>ory course which supplements General and<br />

<strong>University</strong> Physics. Experiments are rel<strong>at</strong>ed to those<br />

courses.<br />

PHYS 2241 General and <strong>University</strong> Physics Labor<strong>at</strong>ory II<br />

1 credit: 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

Corequisite: PHYS 2213 or PHYS 2323<br />

A labor<strong>at</strong>ory course which supplements General and<br />

<strong>University</strong> Physics. Experiments are rel<strong>at</strong>ed to those<br />

courses.<br />

PHYS 2313 <strong>University</strong> Physics I<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Corequisite: MATH 2254<br />

A study <strong>of</strong> mechanics, he<strong>at</strong>, sound, energy and<br />

momentum relying heavily on the student’s understanding<br />

<strong>of</strong> basic m<strong>at</strong>h including algebra, trigonometry and<br />

calculus. Annual Spring <strong>of</strong>fering.<br />

PHYS 2323 <strong>University</strong> Physics II<br />

3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />

Prerequisite: PHYS 2313<br />

A study <strong>of</strong> electricity, magnetism, optics and modern<br />

physics relying heavily on the student’s understanding <strong>of</strong><br />

basic m<strong>at</strong>h including algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.<br />

Annual Fall <strong>of</strong>fering.<br />

PHYS 2354 Radi<strong>at</strong>ion Physics<br />

4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

N<strong>at</strong>ural radioactivity and fundamental particles.<br />

Disintegr<strong>at</strong>ion, fission, and fusion <strong>of</strong> nuclei. Theory and<br />

use <strong>of</strong> radi<strong>at</strong>ion detection instruments.<br />

PHYS 3404 Modern Physics<br />

4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 2 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

Prerequisites: MATH 2264; PHYS 2213 or 2323<br />

The phenomena and theories <strong>of</strong> <strong>at</strong>omic, nuclear, and<br />

solid st<strong>at</strong>e physics. Rel<strong>at</strong>ivity and the quantum theory.<br />

PHYS 3444 Optics<br />

4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />

Prerequisites: PHYS 2241; PHYS 2213 or 2323<br />

Light, wave motion, dispersion, interference, diffraction,<br />

and spectra.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!