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physics
PHYSICS
PHYS 171
Physics I 4 cr. (3+2)
A laboratory course dealing with the
major areas of physics. These include
measurement, mechanics, heat and sound.
The basic principles of these topics are
studied in terms of their applications. High
school physics not required. Corequisite:
MATH 161 or higher. Code 5 course fee.
PHYS 172
Physics II 4 cr. (3+2)
Continuation of PHYS 171. This includes a
study of electricity and magnetism, sound,
light and modern physics. Prerequisite(s):
PHYS 171. Code 5 course fee.
PHYS 180 Introduction
to Astronomy 4 cr. (3+2)
A one-semester course concerned with the
investigative tools of the astronomer and
the implications of modern astronomical
findings. The course begins by examining
the nature of the scientific method and by
applying that method to a number of key
problems from the history of astronomy.
It then proceeds to cover the most recent
findings as to the nature, origin, and
evolution of the planets, stars, galaxies, and
the Universe itself. Laboratory work includes
observations with the unaided eye and the
telescope, and analysis of more complex
observations. This course may not be used
to complete the following sequence: PHYS
181 Astronomy I: The Solar System and PHYS
182 Astronomy II: Stars and Galaxies. High
School algebra or MATH 011 recommended.
Code 2 course fee.
PHYS 181 Astronomy I - The
Solar System 4 cr. (3+2)
The nature of the solar system: the
Sun, planets, moons, and other bodies
orbiting the Sun. The tools and methods
of astronomy. The nature of the scientific
methods as applied to a number of key
problems from the history of astronomy. The
motions of the sky. Recent findings as to the
nature, orgin, and evolution of the planets.
Laboratory work includes observations
with the unaided eye and analysis of more
complex observations. Prerequisite: High
School algebra. Code 3 course fee.
PHYS 182 Astronomy II - Stars
& Galaxies 4 cr. (3+2)
This course builds upon the concepts
presented in PHYS 181. Covers the most
recent findings as to the nature, origin, and
evolution of the stars, galaxies, and the
Universe itself. Distances and motions of
the stars. Life cycles of stars. Latest findings
about the cosmos. Laboratory work includes
observatons with the unaided eye and the
telescope, and analysis of more complex
observations. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 181.
Code 3 course fee.
PHYS 281
General Physics I 4 cr. (3+2)
Deals with composition of vectors, linear
motion, kinematics, Newton’s laws, work
and energy, momentum, rotational motion,
gravitation, simple harmonic motion, waves,
and fluids. This course is recommended for
students planning to transfer to four-year
institutions as engineering, physical science,
pre-med, and computer science majors.
Four years of high school mathematics and
one year of high school physics are highly
recommended for students enrolling in this
course. Corequisite: MATH 265 or higher.
Code 5 course fee.
PHYS 282 General
Physics II 4 cr. (3+2)
A continuation of PHYS 281 dealing with
thermodynamics, electric fields, electric
potential, capacitance, AC and DC circuits,
magnetic fields, induction, electromagnetic
waves and Maxwell’s Equations, geometric
optics, and interference and diffraction. This
course is required for all students planning
to transfer to four-year institutions as
engineering, physical science, pre-med, and
computer science majors. Prerequisite(s):
PHYS 281 and MATH 265. Code 5 course fee.
PHYS 283 General
Physics III 4 cr. (3+2)
A continuation of calculus-based PHYS 281/
PHYS 282 (General Physics I and II) dealing
with modern physics. Topics covered
include relativity, quantum mechanics,
and atomic, nuclear, and particle physics.
This course is highly recommended for all
students planning to transfer to four-year
institutions as engineering or physical
science majors and is also recommended
for pre-med and computer science majors.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 282 and MATH 266.
Co-requisite: MATH 267. Corequisite: MATH
267. Code 5 course fee.
political science
POLI 161 American
Federal Government 3 cr.
A survey of the origins and development
of our national government and political
system in theory and practice.
POLI 162 American State
& Local Government 3 cr.
A study of the common features of state and
local governments in the United States under
existing and ideal conditions. Some attention
is given to New Jersey and local areas.
POLI 183 Introduction to
Political Science
3 cr.
A survey of the foundations of political
theory and its relationship to government,
political parties and pressure groups and
modern political thought.
political science • psychology
POLI 185 Principles of
Public Administration 3 cr.
A survey of the principle philosophic and
operational factors of public administration
with emphasis on the major concepts
involved in the science and art of
government. The course considers such
topics as organizational theory and practice,
decision making, executive leadership and
the political aspects of administration.
POLI 263 Introduction to
International Relations 3 cr.
Students will examine the international
political system, analyze the causes of
war and the various approaches to world
peace through a study of balance of power
theories, disarmament, diplomacy, and
international organizations. Also, students
will examine economic forms of power and
the increasing importance of international
political economy.
POLI 268 Women
& American Politics 3 cr.
The course examines the role of women in
American politics in relation to: (1) gender
and the history of American politics, (2) the
emergence of women as political players as
voters, candidates and officeholders and (3)
public policies that directly affect women.
psychology
PSYC 171 Child Rearing 3 cr.
This is a course about living with children
in the day-to-day world. It will help you
communicate more effectively with your
children and learn to present discipline in
a context of love and support. Creating an
atmosphere of cooperation is therapeutic
for the whole family. Issues involving
divorce, single parenting and blended
families will be explored, as well as some
typical problems in infancy, toddlerhood,
preschool, school years and adolescence.
PSYC 172
General Psychology 3 cr.
A study of the behavior of the individual
in terms of maturation, learning, emotion,
motivation, perception, thinking and
individual differences; basic to all other
courses in psychology.
PSYC 173
Child Psychology 3 cr.
The emphasis of the course will be
the intellectual, emotional, social and
physiological development of the human
being. Child development will be followed
from the preconception period through
young adulthood. Research methods will
be stressed and reading from anthropology,
psychology, genetics, sociology and
physiology will be required. Prerequisite(s):
PSYC 172.
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