2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

Upper Division
MATH 313 Ordinary Differential
Equations
PHYX 304 The Cosmos (recommended
early in your program)
PHYX 315 Introduction to Electronics
& Electronic Instrumentation
PHYX 320 Modern Physics
PHYX 324 Analytical Mechanics
PHYX 340 Symbolic Computation in
the Sciences
PHYX 441 Electricity & Magnetism I
PHYX 442 Electricity & Magnetism II
Plus one of these physics courses:
PHYX 300 Frontiers of Modern Physical
Science
PHYX 302 Light & Color
PHYX 303 The Conscious Universe
12 units from the following courses:
PHYX 310 Space-Time & Relativity
PHYX 316 Electronic Instrumentation
& Control Systems
PHYX 325 Thermal Physics
PHYX 360 Introduction to Astrophysics
PHYX 380 Micrometeorology
PHYX 450 Quantum Physics I
PHYX 451 Quantum Physics II
PHYX 420 Optical Systems Design
PHYX 430 Computerized
Instrumentation
PHYX 443 Electricity & Magnetism III
PHYX 462 Senior Lab
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
A minimum grade of C- is required for all
courses with the “PHYX” prefix for the
physics minor degree.
Lower Division
One of these calculus series:
• MATH 105 Calculus for the Biological
Sciences & Natural
Resources and
• MATH 205 Multivariate Calculus for
the Biological Sciences &
Natural Resources, or
• MATH 109 Calculus I (recommended)
and
• MATH 110 Calculus II
Plus one of these physics series:
• PHYX 106 College Physics
• PHYX 107 College Physics
• PHYX 399 Supplemental Work in
Physics, or
• PHYX 109 General Physics I
(recommended) and
• PHYX 110 General Physics II
• PHYX 111 General Physics III
Upper Division
Core courses required for all minors:
PHYX 304 The Cosmos (recommended
early in your program)
PHYX 315 Introduction to Electronics
& Electronic Instrumentation
PHYX 320 Modern Physics
Plus one of these physics courses:
PHYX 310 Space-Time & Relativity
PHYX 316 Electronic Instrumentation
& Control Systems
PHYX 324 Analytical Mechanics
PHYX 325 Thermal Physics
PHYX 340 Symbolic Computation in
the Sciences
PHYX 360 Introduction to Astrophysics
PHYX 380 Micrometeorology
PHYX 420 Optical Systems Design
PHYX 441 Electricity & Magnetism I
PHYX 450 Quantum Physics I
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Political Science
Bachelor of Arts degree
with a major in Political Science
Minor in Political Science
Department Chair
John Meyer, Ph.D.
Department of Government & Politics
Founders Hall 180
(707) 826-4494
www.humboldt.edu/politics/
The Program
For students who wish to concentrate on the
study of politics as part of their liberal arts
education, the Department of Government
and Politics offers lower-division core and
skills courses in political science and three
upper-division elective emphases clustered
around major social and political challenges
of the 21st century. The experience
component of our program recognizes the
importance of “hands on” learning outside
the classroom. We strongly encourage our
students to include an international experience
(a year, semester, or summer abroad)
as part of their undergraduate major in
political science. To enhance their success,
we place a high value on oral and written
communication and recommend students
attain competence in a foreign language and
computer literacy.
Students may choose electives from different
emphases or concentrate their electives
in one emphasis. The emphases are:
• Advocacy and Institutions
• Environment and Sustainability
• Globalization
Preparation
In high school take courses in English, history,
and government.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
40 units required for the major:
Core Program
PSCI 210 Intro to U. S. Politics
PSCI 220 Intro to Political Theory
PSCI 230 Intro to Comparative Politics
PSCI 240 Intro to International Relations
Skills
PSCI 200 Political Research & Analysis
PSCI 280 Core Discussion Seminar
Experience
Select at least one of the following for a
minimum of three units:
PSCI 358 Political Advocacy
PSCI 376 Model United Nations
PSCI 470 Internships
Seminar
PSCI 485 Senior Seminar in Political
Science
2007-2008 Humboldt State University Catalog
Political Science
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