Catalog 12-13.indd - McMurry University

Course Descriptions - Undergraduateclassic philosophers or philosophical problems. Students takingthe course for honors credit must enroll concurrently inPHIL 4X97*, Senior Thesis, and complete the thesis as part ofthis course. (As needed)PHIL XX99Special Topics (variable credit) For minors. This course isoffered occasionally to groups of students to broaden departmentalcurricula, to meet student demand, or to observe specialevents. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.(As needed)PHYSICSPHYS 1400Introduction to Physics (3-3) Prerequisites: None. This courseis intended for non-science majors. Optional course for generaleducation requirements in Natural Science. This is a one-semestercourse covering the basic principles of classical and modernphysics. No mathematics preparation beyond high schoolalgebra and geometry is assumed. (Fall or Spring)(TCCN PHYS 1410)PHYS 1401Introduction to Astronomy (3-3) Prerequisites: None. Thiscourse is intended for non-science majors. Optional course forgeneral education requirements in Natural Science. This is asurvey course covering the solar system, stars, and galaxiesincluding modern cosmology. No mathematics preparationbeyond high school algebra and geometry is assumed.(Fall or Spring) (TCCN PHYS 1411)PHYS 1410General Physics I (3-3) Prerequisites: MATH 1311 andworking knowledge of trigonometry. This is the fi rst partof a two-course series intended for students in the fi elds ofnatural science or mathematics and for those following the premedicalcurricula. This course covers the fundamentals ofmechanics, including motion, vectors, forces, momentum, rotationalmotion, gravity, mechanical energy, and possibly sound.Emphasis is placed on the concepts and problem solving techniquesof physics. (Fall) (TCCN PHYS 1401)PHYS 1420General Physics II (3-3) Prerequisite: PHYS 1410. This isthe second part of a two-course series intended for students inthe fi elds of natural science or mathematics and for those followingthe pre-medical curricula. This course covers the fundamentalsof sound, heat, thermodynamics, electrostatics, directcurrent circuits, magnetostatics, light, and some optics. Emphasisis placed on the concepts and problem solving techniques ofphysics. (Spring) (TCCN PHYS 1402)PHYS 2310Automated Experimental Measurements (2-3). Prerequisites:PHYS2520 or instructor’s permission. This is a required coursefor Physics majors. This course serves as an introduction toelectronic lab equipment and use thereof for automated experiment,an important tool of modern scientifi c exploration.Through the use of LabVIEW, a graphical programming enginewith roots in C++, students will learn how to program in LabVIEW, use analog and digital input/output, control and readtransducers; develop systems for motion control, and interfacingwith high level electronic devices. This course is a transformationfrom general physics knowledge to upper level physics. Studentsentering their junior year of physics curriculum will fi ndthis course useful for improving their research skills beforethey enter the upper division courses requiring experimentation.(Fall as needed)those intending to pursue an engineering degree. It is also recommendedfor Math, the sciences, and Computer Science majorswho are comfortable with differential calculus. This coursecovers the fundamentals of mechanics: motion, vectors, forces,momentum, rotational motion, gravity, mechanical energy, andpossibly sound. Emphasis is placed on calculus-based problemsolving skills. (Fall)PHYS 2520University Physics II (4-3) Prerequisites: PHYS 2510, MATH2421. Corequisite MATH 2322. This is the second part of atwo-part series intended for physics majors and those intendingto pursue and engineering degree. It is also recommended forMath, the sciences, and Computer Science majors who arecomfortable with differential and integral calculus. This coursecovers the fundamentals of sound, heat, thermodynamics, electrostatics,DC circuits, magnetostatics, light, and some optics.emphasis is placed on calculus-based problem solving skills.(Spring)PHYS 3270Advanced Physics Laboratory (1-3) Prerequisite: PHYS3300. This is a required course for physics majors. This courseis intended to advance the student’s practice and experience inphysical measurements and serve as an introduction to theechniques and instruments used in experimental research inoptics, atomic and nuclear physics, and astrophysics. This is anexperience-enriched course. (Spring)PHYS 3300Introduction to Modern Physics (3-0) Prerequisite:PHYS 2520. This is a required course for physics majors. Thiscourse is intended to introduce the student to a wide range ofareas under the heading of Modern Physics. These areasinclude relativity theory, atomic and nuclear physics, quantummechanics, and elementary particle physics. (Fall)PHYS 3315Engineering Statics (3-0) Prerequisites PHYS 2510, MATH2322. This course is an advanced elective for physics majorswho intend to attend an engineering program. The course coversvector analysis of force systems, resultants, equilibrium,distributed forces, moments, trusses and frames, and friction.(Alternate Falls)PHYS 3325Engineering Dynamics (3-0) Prerequisite PHYS 3315. Thiscourse is an advanced elective for physics majors who intendto attend an engineering program. The course covers vectoranalysis of particles and rigid bodies using Newton’s Laws,impulse-momentum, and work-energy. (Alternate Spring)PHYS 3350Electronics (2-3) Prerequisite: PHYS 2520. This course willintroduce students to the basic electronic devices which comprisemost electronic equipment. Topics include generalcircuitry, diodes, transistors, oscilloscopes, power supplies, anda touch of digital electronic devices such as op-amps and logicgates. Laboratory exercises are an integral part of the course.(Spring)PHYS 3352Digital Electronics (2-1) This course is required for electricalengineering focus students, but serves as an elective for otherphysics students. This course focuses on modern, digital electronicsand integrated circuits, microprocessors, Boolean logic,and analog to digital devices. In lab, students will use moderntest stand equipment and software to explore different integratedcircuits and microprocessors. (Alternate Falls)PHYS 2510University Physics I (4-3) Corequisite: MATH 2421. This is thefi rst part of a two-part series intended for Physics majors and190