Catalog - SUNY Orange

Political Science - Psychology
PHY 106—General Physics 2 with Calculus
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Spring)
A continuation of PHY 105. A calculus-based treatment
of wave motion, electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity,
quantum theory, atomic and nuclear physics. (GE 2)
Prerequisite: PHY 105
Corequisite: MAT 206
PHY 108—Acoustics
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr. (Spring)
An introduction to the fundamentals of sound.
Topics include: elementary principles of wave motion;
analysis of musical sounds from varied sources
including voices, instruments, oscillators, synthesizers,
and recording media. Emphasis is placed on those
factors which permit performer and listener to
understand and control musical sounds. (GE 2)
Prerequisite: MAT 101 or by permission of instructor
PHY 111—Applied Physics 1
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr. (Fall)
An introduction to the fundamentals of mechanics, fluids,
and heat. Topics include statics, kinematics, dynamics, energy,
heat measurement gas laws, pressure, and hydraulics. (GE 2)
Prerequisite: completed or concurrent enrollment in
MAT 107 or higher is required
PHY 112—Applied Physics 2
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr. (Spring)
Topics include an introduction to rotation, vibrations,
harmonic motion, wave motion, electricity and
magnetism, induced EMF, optics, quantum theory,
atomic and nuclear physics. (GE 2)
Prerequisite: PHY 111
PHY 203—Physics for Science & Engineering 3
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Fall)
Treatment of electro and magneto-statics, Gauss' Law,
Faraday's Law, Ampere's Law; resistance inductance and
capacitance applied to circuits. Transient and steady
state analysis of RC, RL and RLC circuits. Resonance,
electromechanical analogues; Maxwell's equations,
electromagnetic waves and light; geometric and physical
optics, gratings and spectra, polarization. (GE 2)
Prerequisite: completed or concurrent enrollment in
MAT 207; minimum grade of C- in PHY 104
PHY 204—Modern Physics
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Spring)
Study of the development of physics since 1900.
Study of waves in light and matter. Includes comparison
of Galileo's and Einstein's relativity, relativistic
kinematics and dynamics; wave-particle duality, black
body radiation and Planck's constant; introduction to
quantum theory and wave mechanics; introduction to
molecular and solid state physics; atomic structure and
the periodic table; nuclear reactions and energy.
Elementary particles and the Standard Model;
applications to cosmology. (GE 2)
Prerequisite: PHY 102 or PHY 106 or PHY 203
Political Science
(Global Studies Department)
POL 101—Introduction to Political Science
3 cr. (Fall/Spring)
The course introduces basic concepts used by
political scientists such as power, authority, the state,
and analyzes major political ideologies of the
contemporary world. General types of political
systems and components of political systems are
explained and compared. Major policy issues,
especially those with global significance, are covered
in connection with international politics. Fulfills
category D. (GE 3)
POL 102—U.S. Government—State and Local
3 cr. (Fall/Spring)
The changing role of state and local governments in
America is examined. An emphasis is placed upon
what state governments actually do, how they are
structured, and the problems they face. Part of the
course is devoted to the study of cities and
metropolitan areas. Fulfills category A. (GE 3)
POL 103—U.S. Government—National
3 cr. (Fall/Spring)
A survey of the U.S. political system at the national
level including treatment of the historical background,
central concepts and revisions of the constitutional
framework, examination of the presidency, congress,
federal bureaucracy, judicial structure and
process,political parties, interest groups, the media, and
current public issues. Fulfills category A. (GE 4)
POL 221—International Relations
3 cr. (Fall)
A study of the principles used to describe the
political relations among nations. Topics include the
growth of nationalism, imperialism, decolonization,
the balance of power concept, the role of
international organizations such as the U.N. Fulfills
category D. (GE 3)
POL 220—Comparative Governments
3 cr. (Spring)
An introduction to political processes in nations
other than the United States. The course uses the
comparative method to analyze such topics as
political culture, developed vs. developing nations, the
organization of governments, political parties, and
the operation of interest groups. Fulfills category D.
(GE 3)
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