Undergraduate - Lee University

200 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
MAT 451. LINEAR ALGEBRA
Three hours credit
Applications of elementary linear algebra to real world problems including Leontief
Economic Models, Markov Chains, theory of games, convex sets and linear inequalities, corner-point
method and linear programming, the simplex method, matrix applications in genetics
applications in population control, constructing of curves as surfaces, equilibrium of rigid
bodies, and computer graphics. Prerequisite: MAT 351. Offered Spring Semester, odd years.
MAT 461. INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ALGEBRA
Three hours credit
An introduction to the basic concepts of abstract algebra, including the topics of mapping,
relations, number systems, groups, rings, fields, and integral domains. Prerequisite:
MAT 310 or MAT 351; one year of university mathematics above 200-level. Offered Fall
Semester, even years.
MAT 490. MATHEMATICS SEMINAR
One hour credit
A weekly presentation by staff and/or senior science and mathematics majors on matters
of current interest in the science and mathematics field. Participants gain experience in evaluating
scientific literature and presenting scientific papers. One hour per week. One semester
required of all department majors. Offered every semester.
Physical Science
PHS 111. PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Four hours credit
Chemical phenomena, introduction to methods of elementary chemistry and physics,
with stress on kinetic theory, molecular phenomena,and energy relations. (Not recommended
for students who studied high school chemistry and physics.) 150 minutes lecture and 110
minutes lab per week. Offered Fall Semester.
PHS 112. EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
Four hours credit
Introduction to astronomy, geology, meteorology, and physical geography. Emphasis on
the structure of the universe, theories of cosmology, the Milky Way, and the solar system.
The shape, structure, and composition of the earth; earthquakes, vulcanism, theories of plate
tectonics, seafloor spreading, and continental drift. The earth in space and time; composition
and structure of the earth’s atmosphere; weathering erosion, sculpturing the land, topographic
maps, oceanography, and glaciation. Fossil fuels and alternate sources of energy, environmental
pollution, and conservation of natural resources. 150 minutes lecture and 110 minutes
lab per week. Offered every semester.
Physics
PHY 211. GENERAL PHYSICS (TRIG BASED)
Four hours credit
Principles and applications of mechanics, heat, and sound. 150 minutes lecture and
110 minutes lab per week. Prerequisite: Proficiency in algebra and trigonometry. Offered
Fall Semester.
PHY 212. GENERAL PHYSICS (TRIG BASED)
Four hours credit
Principles and applications of light, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear
physics. 150 minutes lecture and 110 minutes lab per week. Prerequisite: PHY 211.
Offered Spring Semester.
PHY 281. PHYSICS (CALC BASED)
Four hours credit
A study of fundamental calculus-based classical physics which addresses vectors, forces,
energy, conservation laws, linear and angular momentum, oscillatins and waves, electric
charge and fields, and introductory circuits. 150 minutes lecture and 110 minutes lab per
week. Prerequisite: MAT 271, 272 or permission of instructor. Offered Fall Semester.
PHY 282. PHYSICS (CALC BASED)
Four hours credit
A study of Maxwell’s equations, special and general relativity, and major experimental
results including the photoelectrics effect, Compton scattering, muon decay, and waveparticle
duality. The main contributions of atomic and nuclear physics together with quarks, leptons,
the Standard Model, and recent astrophysical discoveries will be treated. 150 minutes
lecture and 110 minutes lab per week. Prerequisites: MAT 271-272 and Physics 281, or permission
of instructor. Offered Spring Semester.