2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

PHYS 4343 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics IPrerequisites: PHYS 2343, 3413, and MATH 3333Foundations of quantum mechanics, Schroedinger’s equation with applications suchas the square well, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom, and electron spin.PHYS 4344 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics IIPrerequisite: PHYS 4343Continuation of PHYS 4343 covering quantum mechanics of identical particles, timeindependentperturbation theory, the variational principle, WKB approximation, andtime-dependent perturbation theory.POLITICAL SCIENCEPOLS 1313 Introduction to Political ScienceAn introduction to major concepts and institutions of governance and to techniquesof political analysis. Emphasis is placed on a comparative study of governmentalprocesses in the United States and other major political systems.POLS 2313 American and Texas GovernmentA survey of the structure and operation of the national and Texas governments. Thiscourse is required for certification to teach in the public schools of Texas.POLS 2334 Campaigns and ElectionsAn analysis of the American electoral system and political campaigns. This coursefocuses on political parties, campaign strategy, the electoral process, public opinion,and voter turnout.POLS 2343 Public PolicyThis course will examine policy issues at the national level including crime, welfare,healthcare, the environment, taxation, immigration, defense, and education. Thecourse will not only emphasize policy content, but also will focus upon the policyprocess, the influence of various political personalities on shaping public policy, andpolicy evaluation.POLS 3324 State and Urban PoliticsA study of contemporary issues and problems facing state and metropolitan governments.Analysis of key political institutions, community power structures, urban affairs, trendsin social and economic programs, and issues related to state and city governance ina federal system.POLS 3344 The American Court SystemSurvey of state and federal court systems, the U.S. Supreme Court, introduction tocivil and criminal law, the role of lawyers, judges, and juries in the American courtsystem. This course is basic to pre-law.POLS 3345 Ancient and Medieval Political ThoughtPrerequisite: POLS 1313.An examination of classic dilemmas and recurrent problems in political theory andhow they are dealt with by ancient Greek, Roman, and feudal thinkers. The course willfocus on the original writings of philosophers who have made a substantial contributionto political theory, from Plato to Machiavelli.334 / Courses