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College of Undergraduate Studies Course DescriptionsPHy 1610 College Physics II with Lab 5is calculus-based course continues the series with a focus onapplied physics and examines: electrostatics (conductors, insulators,and potentials); electronic circuits; electromagnetism (magneticfields and electromagnetic radiation); light and optics (reflection,refraction, mirrors, and lenses); and atomic and nuclear physics andassociated elementary particles (atomic structure, radioactive decay,fission, fusion). e General Physics series is aimed at students inthe engineering or natural science disciplines. differential andintegral calculus and simple vector analysis are used throughout thiscourse. (Laboratory participation required.) Prerequisite: PHy1600.is course is offered primarily in Sri Lanka.PHy 2410 Statics 3is course applies the fundamental concepts of statics to examineforces, equilibrium, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia toanalyze and solve problems associated with rigid bodies. e coursealso explores the ideas of friction and virtual work. Prerequisites:PHy1600 and MTH2300. is course is offered primarily in SriLanka.College ofUndergraduate StudiesPHy 2420 Dynamics 3is course focuses on the analysis of motion and forces of bothparticles and rigid bodies, including relative motion, velocity,acceleration, work and energy, and momentum. e course will alsoinclude further development of mathematical modeling andproblem solving, utilizing vector mathematics where necessary.Prerequisite: PHy2410. is course is offered primarily in Sri Lanka.POL 2410 American Government 3A study of the principles and problems of American government,including the U.S. Constitution and the concept of Federalism, andthe organization and functions of federal, state, and localgovernments. is course is offered primarily in Sri Lanka.PSy 2210 General Psychology 3Students are Introduced to the principal areas, problems, andconcepts of psychology: perception, thinking, motivation,personality and social behavior. is course is offered primarily inSri Lanka.SOC 2300 Sociology 3is course is an introduction to society, culture and personality.Major problem areas examine interaction of culture and personality,socialization, social change, prejudice and group behavior. iscourse is offered primarily in Sri Lanka.JOHN F. KENNEdy UNIvERSITy College of Undergraduate Studies 71