2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

PHYS 4222 Undergraduate Research Experience in Physics II
Prerequisite: PHYS 4221
This course is a continuation of PHYS 4221. The course will involve the further development of the solution of the
research problem; finding applications; acquisition of new results; completion of research; writing of research paper;
preparation and delivery of oral presentation; application, preparation and presentation at the annual HBU Celebration
of Scholarship Symposium. All students will meet with faculty twice a week for instruction, guidance and exploration
of the topic.
PHYS 4323 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Prerequisite: PHYS 2343
Energy in Thermal Physics, The Second Law of Thermodynamics, Thermal Interactions.
PHYS 4343 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I
Prerequisites: PHYS 2343, 3413, and MATH 1452
Foundations of quantum mechanics, Schroedinger‘s equation with applications such as the square well, harmonic
oscillator, hydrogen atom, and electron spin.
PHYS 4344 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II
Prerequisite: PHYS 4343
Continuation of PHYS 4343 covering quantum mechanics of identical particles, time-independent perturbation theory,
the variational principle, WKB approximation, and time-dependent perturbation theory.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 1313 General Psychology
An introductory course dealing with the major content areas in psychology. Topics may include heredity and
environment, emotions and motivation, perception, learning, personality, and intelligence. This course may be taken to
meet Smith College requirements and as an elective by non-psychology majors. It is required for psychology majors.
PSYC 2301 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Prerequisite: MATH 1305, 1313 or equivalent
The course provides an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, correlation, probability, and regression-with
applications in behavioral sciences. (Offered also as SOCI 2301.)
PSYC 2311 Schools and Learning
This course does not count toward a psychology major. (Offered also as EDUC 2311 and SOCI 2311.)
PSYC 2325 Dating and Intimate Relationships
Prerequisites: None
This is an introductory course understanding close relationships. It will cover the research on relationships from dating
through family formation. This course will survey the scientific research about how people are attracted to each other
and the processes of establishing and maintaining a dating relationship. The effects of cohabiting will be examined and
its relationship on children. How this intimacy develops into a healthy marital relationship and how the stresses of
marriage can threaten this intimacy is covered. The causes of divorce and the special challenges of single-parenting
and intimacy are addressed.
PSYC 2330 Human Sexuality
Prerequisites: None
This is an introductory course about human sexuality. It will survey a variety of topics from biological to
psychological to social aspects of human sexuality. This course will provide a scientific understanding of the historical,
biological, psychological and social/cultural influences on human sexuality and its expression. Information about
human sexuality across the lifespan will be included. This course provides information about sexual identity,
orientation, and how changing sexual attitudes are influencing the culture. This course also provides information about
the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Information about the biological and psychological
causes of sexual dysfunction and their treatments will also be covered.
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