Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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PHYS 1301 (3-0-3) Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra
and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical
mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion,
mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton's Laws
of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with
emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisite: MATH 1314, MATH
1316 or MATH 2312 or MATH 2412 (Prerequisite), PHYS 1101
(Corequisite)
PHYS 1302 (3-0-3) Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra
and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and
magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism,
waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with
emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisite: PHYS 1301, PHYS 1101
or PHYS 1401 (Prerequisite), PHYS 1102 (Corequisite)
PHYS 1310 (3-0-3) Conceptual level survey of topics in physics
intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors. May or may
not include a laboratory.
PHYS 1315 (3-0-3) Course, designed for non-science majors, that
surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and
meteorology.
PHYS 1317 (3-0-3) Course, designed for non-science majors, that
surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and
meteorology.
PHYS 1401 (3-3-4) This lecture and lab course should combine all of
the elements of PHYS 1301 (lecture) and PHYS 1101 (lab), including
the learning outcomes listed for both courses. Prerequisite: MATH
1314
PHYS 1402 (3-3-4) This lecture and lab course should combine all of
the elements of PHYS 1302 (lecture) and PHYS 1102 (lab), including
the learning outcomes listed for both courses. Prerequisite: PHYS
1401
PHYS 1410 (3-3-4) Conceptual topics and algebra-level problem
solving in a survey course of basic physics principles intended for
non-science majors. This course includes a laboratory.
PHYS 1415 (3-3-4) Course, designed for non-science majors, that
surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and
meteorology.
PHYS 1417 (3-3-4) Course, designed for non-science majors, that
surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and
meteorology.
PHYS 2125 (0-3-1) Basic laboratory experiments supporting
theoretical principles presented in PHYS 2325 involving the
principles and applications of classical mechanics, including
harmonic motion and physical systems; experimental design, data
collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2325 (Corequisite)
PHYS 2126 (0-3-1) Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical
principles presented in PHYS 2326 involving the principles of
electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism,
waves, sound, light, and optics; experimental design, data collection
and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite:
PHYS 2326 (Corequisite)
PHYS 2325 (3-0-3) Fundamental principles of physics, using
calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors;
the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including
harmonic motion, physical systems and thermodynamics;
and emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisite: MATH 2413
(Prerequisite), PHYS 2125 (Corequisite)
PHYS 2326 (3-0-3) Principles of physics for science, computer
science, and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the
principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits,
electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics. Prerequisite:
PHYS 2325, MATH 2414 (Prerequisite), PHYS 2126 (Corequisite)
PHYS 2425 (3-3-4) This lecture and lab course should combine all
of the elements of PHYS 2325 University Physics I Lecture and PHYS
2125 University Physics I Lab, including the learning outcomes
listed for both courses. Prerequisite: MATH 2413
PHYS 2426 (3-3-4) This lecture and lab course should combine all
of the elements of 2326 University Physics II Lecture and 2126
University Physics II Lab, including the learning outcomes listed for
both courses. Prerequisite: PHYS 2425
PSYC
PSYC 1100 (1-2-1) A study of the 1) research and theory in the
psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, 2) factors that
impact learning, and 3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical
models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as
the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student
academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g.,
learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and
weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected
to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own
academic programs and become effective and efficient learners.
Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw
from the theoretical models they have learned. (Crosslisted as EDUC
1300)
PSYC 2301 (3-0-3) General Psychology is a survey of the major
psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific
study of behavior and mental processes. Prerequisite: TSI Complete
Reading
PSYC 2314 (3-0-3) Life-Span Growth and Development is a study
of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences
of a developing human from conception to death. Prerequisite: TSI
Complete Reading
SOCI
SOCI 1301 (3-0-3) The scientific study of human society, including
ways in which groups, social institutions, and individuals affect
each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored
through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key
concepts, and related research methods of sociology. Analysis
of social issues in their institutional context may include topics
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