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PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PSCI)
PSCI 1114 #GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE Introduction to
physical science including physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology,
and meteorology; with laboratory.
PSCI 1214 #EARTH SCIENCE An introduction to meteorology,
the solar system and historical geology; with emphasis on principles
and vocabulary of physical geology; with laboratory.
PSCI 3114 #GENERAL ASTRONOMY (Sp) An introduction to
the concepts of modern astronomy the solar system, the sun and stars,
the Milky Way and other galaxies, current theories of the origin, evolution
and fate of the universe; with laboratory. (Same as PHYS 3114)
PSCI 5503 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE &
TECH Methods of inquiry and problem-solving; impact of science and
technology on civilizations, creativity, innovation, and future trends.
PHYSICS (PHYS)
PHYS 1114 #GENERAL PHYSICS I An algebra-based course.
Fundamental principles of mechanics, heat and sound; with laboratory.
PHYS 1214 #GENERAL PHYSICS II Fundamental principles
of electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics; with laboratory.
(Prerequisite: PHYS 1114 or department approval)
PHYS 2014 #ENGINEERING PHYSICS I Fundamental principles
of mechanics, heat, and sound; with laboratory. (Prerequisite:
MATH 2215)
PHYS 2114 #ENGINEERING PHYSICS II Fundamental principles
of electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics; with
laboratory. (Prerequisite: PHYS 2014 or department approval)
PHYS 3014 #MECHANICS Statics and dynamics of particles and
rigid bodies with analytical and computational methods. Hamiltonian
and Lagrangian dynamics. (Prerequisites: PHYS 1214 or 2114 and
MATH 2315)
PHYS 3114 #GENERAL ASTRONOMY (Sp) An introduction
to the concepts of modern astronomy the solar system, the sun and
stars, the Milky Way and other galaxies, current theories of the origin,
evolution and fate of the universe; with laboratory. (Same as PSCI
3114) (Prerequisite: departmental approval)
PHYS 3214 #OPTICS Geometric, physical, and introductory
wave optics with traditional and computational laboratories. (Prerequisites:
PHYS 1214 or 2114, and MATH 2215)
PHYS 3612 #RADIOACTIVITY & NUCLEAR PHYSICS Study
of nuclear disintegrations and properties of alpha, beta and gamma
radiation; with laboratory. (Prerequisite: PHYS 1214 or 2114 or CHEM
1415) (Same as CHEM 3612)
PHYS 3713 #MODERN PHYSICS Special relativity, quantum
theory, atomic theory, nuclear structure and reactions, elementary
particles, cosmology, molecular and solid-state physics. (Prerequisite:
PHYS 1214 or 2114)
PHYS 4012 #EXPERIMENTAL PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS Topics
include technical writing, data analysis, electronics, computer control
of instrumentation, experiments in modern physics, and an introduction
to computational physics. (Prerequisite: department approval)
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PHYS 4114 #ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM Theory of static
and dynamic electric and magnetic fields. (Prerequisites: PHYS 1214
or 2114, and MATH 2315)
PHYS 4314 #THERMODYNAMICS Heat, thermodynamics,
kinetic theory and statistical mechanics. (Prerequisites: PHYS 1214
or 2114, and MATH 2315)
PHYS 4662 THERMODYNAMICS LABORATORY Laboratory
study of ideal gases laws, enthalpy, entropy, calorimetry, and other
thermodynamic concepts, including mathematical and instrumental
methods.
PHYS 4813 #QUANTUM MECHANICS Development of wave
mechanics; the Schrodinger equation with application to simple
systems, the hydrogen atom, and the harmonic oscillator; the formal
structure of quantum mechanics and approximation methods. (Prerequisites:
PHYS 3713 and MATH 2315)
PHYS 4960 DIRECTED READING Individualized literature
study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department
approval)
PHYS 4970 SPECIAL STUDIES Individualized project selected
with the advice of the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)
PHYS 4980 SEMINAR Small group study of topic announced
by department. (Prerequisite: department approval)
PHYS 4990 RESEARCH Independent investigation designed
in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)
PHYS 5960 DIRECTED READINGS Individualized literature
study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department
approval)
PHYS 5970 SPECIAL STUDIES Individualized project selected
with the advice of the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)
PHYS 5980 SEMINAR Small group study of topic announced
by department (Prerequisite: department approval)
PHYS 5990 RESEARCH Independent investigation designed in
consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)
POLITICAL SCIENCE (POSC)
POSC 1513 #UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT A
survey of the structures and functions of the United States federal
government and the political process.
POSC 2513 #INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE This
course introduces students to political science by presenting the
principal approaches, concerns, methods, and conclusions of the
discipline. POSC 3353 #POLITICAL PARTIES AND POLITICS An
analysis of United States political parties and their relationships to the
electorate and the institutions of government.
POSC 3503 #UNITED STATES JUDICIAL PROCESS An
analysis of the United States judiciary and legal process from a political
perspective. Special attention will be given to such topics as the
functions of the police and powers of the legal profession, and the
contribution of judges and juries to the administration of justice.