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MUS 405, 406 History of Music I, History of Music II The study
of music from earliest to contemporary times with historical and
cultural correlations. Prerequisite: MUS 155. (3 s.h. each)
MUS 491, 492 Independent or Directed Study Guided
independent research and application. Prerequisite: Consent of the
instructor. (1-3 s.h. each)
Natural Science (NSC)
The courses in Natural Science are designed to support a variety of
major programs or to become part of an Interdisciplinary program.
NSC 110 Perspectives on the Natural Sciences A survey of the
structure and major concepts of the natural sciences. The
development of Western Science is described using an historical and
paradigmatic approach. This course does not satisfy the Natural
Science liberal arts core requirement unless credit in NSC 110L
(laboratory) is also obtained. Prerequisite: MAT 111 (introductory
algebra) or its equivalent. (3 s.h.)
NSC 110L Perspectives on the Natural Sciences Laboratory A
brief survey of laboratory experiences which illustrates fundamental
principles and methodologies of the natural sciences. This course
may be taken concurrently with NSC 110 or subsequent to obtaining
NSC 110 credit. Credit in both NSC 110 and 110L satisfies the
Natural Science liberal arts core requirement. Prerequisite: NSC
110, MAT 111 (introductory algebra) or its equivalent. (1 s.h.)
NSC 120 Physical Science A survey of the physical sciences. The
course is designed to give students an introduction to general
concepts within physics and chemistry. This course may be
combined with Natural Science 121 to satisfy the natural science
requirement for graduation, or may be used toward fulfilling the
requirements for Middle School Science Endorsement. The course
includes a hands-on laboratory component. Prerequisite: MAT 112
or equivalent. (2 s.h.)
NSC 121 Earth Science A survey of the earth sciences. The course
is designed to give students an introduction to general concepts
within astronomy, geology and meteorology. This course may be
combined with Natural Science 120 to satisfy the natural science
requirement for graduation, or may be used toward fulfilling the
requirements for Middle School Science Endorsement. The course
includes a hands-on laboratory component. Prerequisites: MAT 112
and NSC 120 or their equivalents. (2 s.h.)
NSC 140 Introduction to Astronomy A general introduction to
astronomy for science and non-science majors. The necessary
physics to understand astronomy will be introduced such as
gravitational motion, the electromagnetic spectrum and atomic and
nuclear physics. The major topics covered will be the solar system,
stars and stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology, and extraterrestrial
life in the universe. The students will be required to perform several
laboratory, celestial and computer planetarium experiments. This
course will satisfy the liberal arts core Science requirement. (4 s.h.)
NSC 300 Science Colloquium The course consists of weekly
presentations given by students on research topics. Faculty and
guests, on occasion, may also be invited to give presentations. If the
student enrolled does not give a presentation, a grade of pass or no
credit is assigned based on attendance only. If the student enrolled
gives a presentation, a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” is assigned
based on the presentation and attendance. Prerequisite: Junior or
senior Science major or consent of the instructor. (1 s.h.)
NSC 390 Topics in Science This course will include a topic or topics
that are normally not covered as specific courses in one of the other
science areas. The topics selected will be determined by student
interest and faculty expertise. (1-4 s.h.)
NSC 400 Secondary Methods in the Natural Sciences A survey of
the methods, skills and strategies associated with the teaching of
science in the late middle school and secondary level. The course
engages students in observation, analysis, development and
execution of science lessons utilizing various methods and strategies.
The course is offered on an arranged basis. (2 s.h.)
Philosophy (PHI)
The courses in Philosophy are designed to support a variety of major
programs or to become part of an Interdisciplinary program.
PHI 207 Introduction to Philosophy An introduction to the
discipline of philosophical reflection. Particular attention will be
focused on such issues as the nature of human knowledge,
alternative understandings of reality, and the nature and purpose of
human life. (3 s.h.)
PHI 324 Political Philosophy See description under PSC 324 in the
Political Science Section, pg. 130. (3 s.h.)
PHI 341 Ethics A study of philosophical problems associated with
moral issues as they are debated in contemporary culture.
Prerequisite: PHI 207. (3 s.h.)
PHI 350 Philosophy of Religion A study of the reasonableness of
religious belief with particular attention to the problems of Christian
theism in regard to evil, miracles, revelation, eternal life, religious
experience and religious language. Prerequisite: PHI 207 or THE
240. (3 s.h.)
PHI 390 Special Topics in Philosophy This course will cover one
or more topics that are normally not covered as specific courses in
the area of philosophy. Scheduling of the course and topics selected
will be determined by student interest and faculty expertise. (1-4
s.h.)
PHI 491, 492 Independent Study in Philosophy Prerequisite:
Consent of the instructor. (1-3 s.h. each)
Physics (PHY)
The course offerings in Physics are designed to support a variety of
major programs or to serve as part of an Interdisciplinary program.
PHY 101, 102 Introductory College Physics A two-semester
introduction to classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electric fields,
magnetism, optics and modern physics taught at a non-calculus
level. There are three lectures per week plus a two-hour, weekly
laboratory experiment. Prerequisite: MAT 112 or its equivalent. This
course is taught every year. (4 s.h. each)
PHY 201, 202 University Physics A two-semester introduction to
classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electric fields, magnetism,
optics and modern physics taught at the calculus level. There are
three lectures per week plus a two-hour, weekly laboratory
experiment. Prerequisite: MAT 204 or concurrent enrollment in
MAT 204. This course is taught every other year. (4 s.h. each)
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