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PE 321 - Water Safety Instructor (C)
Method of instruction and evaluation of water safety techniques. Successful students may earn American Red Cross water safety instructor certification.
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Credits: 1-2
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PE 350 - Exercise Physiology (C)
Study of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise related to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PE 352 - Adapted Physical Education (C)
Students are exposed to those impairments addressed in idea as they relate to physical education. Assessments, IEP development, and other elements necessary to successful inclusion are addressed. In addition, physical activities for special populations outside the school setting are also addressed.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PE 354 - Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries (C)
Course teaches general and emergency treatment of athletic injuries, competitive or noncompetitive. Emphasis is placed on practical preventive and rehabilitative exercises and taping/bandaging/wrapping.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 360 - K-8 Physical Education Methods (C)
In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 physical education; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 physical education; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 physical education; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 361 - Elementary & Adapted Physical Education
The theory and practice of elementary school physical education programs. This course is designed to meet the needs of the classroom and playground instructor in providing programs in typical as well as adapted physical education.
Credits: 3
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PE 374 - Sports Officiating (C)
Course includes general and specific duties of officials in the various sports and games. Discussions include common situations and interpretations arising in athletic contests.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-2
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PE 378 - Assessment in Adapted Physical Activity (C)
Assessment in Adapted Physical Activity. Introduction to appropriate instruments for assessing the motor and fitness needs of disabled people in physical activity. Practical experience in administering standardized, norm referenced and criterion referenced tests. Students will develop IEP’s.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 379 - Sports for Individuals with Disabilities (C)
Sports for Individuals with Disabilities provides a working knowledge of the official sports organizations recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. Emphasis is on classifications, organizational structure, sporting events, and coaching disabled individuals.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 394 - Internship (C)
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-3
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PE 421 - Teaching Adapted Aquatics & Water Safety Instruction
This course is designed to prepare student to become certified by AAHPERD in Adapted Aquatics as instructors for individuals with disabilities, and complete requirements for Water Safety Instruction & CPR by the American Red Cross.
Note Registration restriction: Prior to enrollment should be able to meet American Red Cross Learn to Swim Level 4 Stroke Performance Criteria.
Credits: 2
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PE 440 - Organization & Administration of HPER/A (C)
Administrative policies and procedures of physical education and athletes, including intramural and interscholastic activity and athletics. Consideration is given to programming, leadership, budget, facilities, public relations, and related matters.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PE 451 - Tests & Measurements (C)
This course will include use of various tests and instruments used for measuring progress in physical education and how statistical concepts apply to testing in physical education. Development of the knowledge and ability to utilize both formative and summative assessments for psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Additionally, techniques to evaluate one’s own teaching performance and make adjustments to enhance subsequent teaching and program effectiveness.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: MATH 102 or 115 or 120 or 121 or 123 or 125 or 281 or Instructor consent
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PE 452 - Motor Learning & Development (C)
The application of principles of learning in the psychomotor domain. Included will be a review of the physiological basis of skill behavior, state of the performer, and didactic strategies in motor learning and skill performance.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PE 453 - Sport Psychology (C)
This course examines the effects of psychological factors, such as personality, motivation, group dynamics, psychomotor activity, and other psychological aspects of sports on participation and performance, as well as examining the effects of participation on the psychological make-up of the individual.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PE 454 - Biomechanics (C)
This course emphasizes the mechanical principles of human movement (including muscular and skeletal principles) during physical education, wellness, and sport.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: ALHS 250
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PE 468 - Coaching Tennis
Teaching of fundamental skills for competitive tennis for men and women. Tennis singles and doubles strategy; management and coaching procedures; classroom, court demonstration, and participation.
Credits: 2
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PE 469 - Coaching Baseball/Softball (C)
Course studies the theory and practice of individual skill fundamentals, team strategies, organization, and management principles. The students conduct an intensive analysis of game strategies and will execute playing skills.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 470 - Coaching Basketball (C)
Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for basketball.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 471 - Coaching Football (C)
Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for football.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 473 - Coaching Track & Field/Cross Country (C)
Study of the techniques of teaching fundamentals of track and field/cross country skills, scientific training methods, rules, and event techniques.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 474 - Coaching Wrestling (C)
The teaching of fundamental skills in competitive wrestling. Skills, fundamentals, and basic moves will be discussed and demonstrated with class participation. Strategy for individual wrestler on the mat and for team situations will be included.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 475 - Coaching Volleyball (C)
Fundamental techniques and strategy with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for volleyball.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 476 - Coaching Gymnastics (C)
The teaching of fundamental skills in competitive gymnastics. Teaching and spotting of advanced skills needed for competition. Review of high school, national, and international rules.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PE 480 - K-12 Methods of Teaching PE (C)
In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-12 education, the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-12 physical education; the ability to assess student learning in K-12 physical education; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences.
Note (C) denotes common course
Cross-listed: SEED 417
Credits: 3
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PE 484 - PE Methods & Supervision of Activities/Physically Disabled
Class content considers research, instructional programs, and techniques in physical education for individuals with chronic and permanent physical disabilities based on indicators, limitations, and needs.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: PE 352
Credits: 2
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PE 487 - PE Methods & Supervision of Activities/Developmentally Disabled
Class content considers research, instructional programs and techniques in physical activity for individuals with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, learning disabilities and emotionally/behaviorally disordered.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: PE 352
Credits: 3
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PE 491 - Independent Study (C)
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-4
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PE 492 - Topics (C)
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-3
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PE 493 - Workshop (C)
Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-3
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PE 494 - Internship (C)
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-12
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PE 495 - Practicum (C)
Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and/or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-4
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PE 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (C)
Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 0-12
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PHAR 452 - Introduction to Pharmacology
The course will provide an introductory and concise introduction to modern pharmacology, the science of how substances affect the body. Emphasis in the course will be given to the concepts and principles of pharmacology as illustrated by important drugs.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: PHGY 210 or Instructor consent
Credits: 3
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PHGY 210 - Human Physiology
Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations of human physiological processes both normal and abnormal.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: ANAT 142 or Instructor consent
Course corequisite: PHGY 210L
Credits: 4
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PHGY 210L - Human Physiology Lab
Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations of human physiological processes both normal and abnormal.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course corequisite: PHGY 210
Credits: 0
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PHGY 220 - Human Anatomy/Physiology I
Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body and provide a foundation for any future healthcare course. Integration of anatomical structure as it relates to physiology will also be incorporated.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course corequisite: PHGY 220L
Credits: 4
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PHGY 230 - Human Anatomy/Physiology II
This course is a continuation of material covered in PHGY 220. Lectures, laboratory work, and demonstrations will enable students to understand normal and abnormal function of the human body and provide a foundation for any future healthcare course. Integration of anatomical structure as it relates to physiology will also be incorporated.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: PHGY 220
Course corequisite: PHGY 230L
Credits: 4
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PHGY 420 - Advanced Human Physiology
Comprehensive study of the physiology of the human. This course will emphasize the study of homeostatic mechanisms and systems interaction at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels. Laboratory exercises will include clinically relevant measurement of human function and inquiry-based analysis of human physiology concepts.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: “C” or better required in both PHGY 220 and PHGY 230 or consent of instructor
Credits: 4
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PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy (C)
Introduces competing philosophical views of reality, perception, learning, and values, emphasizing their relevance to the contemporary world.
Note (C) denotes common course
Cross-listed: CLHU 100
Credits: 3
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PHIL 200 - Introduction to Logic (C)
Introduces the formal study of argumentation, including forms of logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, proofs, refutations, and fallacies.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PHIL 215 - Introduction to Social-Political Philosophy (C)
The relation of theories of human nature, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics to the order in society. The search for order for society: major political and social theories from Socrates to the present and critical analysis of these theories.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PHIL 220 - Introduction to Ethics (C)
Examines the major currents and components of ethical theory from classical times to the present, investigating problems arising from specific theories, as well as critically analyzing the validity of these theories for current ethical concerns.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PHIL 233 - Philosophy & Literature
Examination of selected topics from the Western World’s literacy tradition and analysis of their contributions in the areas of philosophy of life, philosophy of religion, and the concepts of duty and human nature. Study and discussion of topics in relation to their significance for the individual.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 338 - Philosophy of Law (C)
A critical examination of major views in the foundations of legal theory. Recommended for students considering law as a career.
Note (C) denotes common course
Cross-listed: POLS 338
Credits: 3
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PHIL 391 - Independent Study (C)
Supervised reading in philosophic classics or topics with conferences and written reports.
Note Registration restriction: Instructor consent
(C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-3
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PHIL 411 - Ancient Philosophy
Study of the beginnings of western philosophy and the problems investigated by Greek philosophers, with emphasis on Plato and Aristotle.
Cross-listed: CLHU 411
Credits: 3
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PHIL 413 - Medieval Philosophy
Study of the serious problems about the cosmos, knowledge, and the divine investigated by medieval thinkers such as Augustine and Aquinas.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 414 - Modern Philosophy
Readings and discussion of works selected from early modern philosophers such as Bacon, Hobbes, DesCartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 415 - Philosophic Thought from 1750 to 1900
Study of the late 18th and 19th century philosophy with consideration of both its roots in preceding philosophy and its outgrowths in contemporary thought. Readings in various philosophic movements and from such thinkers as Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Mill, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 416 - Contemporary Philosophy
Examination of major contemporary writings in such fields as existentialism, phenomenology, pragmatism, logical positivism, analytic philosophy, and recent metaphysical inquiries.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 420 - Ethics and Value Theory
Critical analysis of traditional and recent theories of moral goodness, duty, happiness, and freedom with an investigation of the nature, types, and criteria of value.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 422 - Social and Political Philosophy
Study of classical theories of social and political organization that have been influential in the formation of contemporary social and political practice, including views of Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx and J.S. Mill. Focus is on bases of legitimate authority; rights and duties of citizenship and the role of the state with respect to individual liberty.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 433 - Philosophy of Physical Science
Critical examination of selected concepts, presuppositions, principles, and methods of physical thought.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 440 - Metaphysics
Inquiry into the fundamental problems concerning the nature of the cosmos, what it is to exist, the nature of the divine, and first principles.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 443 - Theory of Knowledge
Systematic examination of topics and problems in epistemology, such as the nature and possibility of knowledge, cognitive activities related to knowing, and questions of proof, evidence, and reasons.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 454 - Environmental Ethics (C)
Presents humanity’s relationship to the environment, its responsibility to nature, and its obligations to future generations, attending to both theory and applications, including the debate over causes of environmental crisis, the value of endangered species, the wilderness, and natural objects; the seriousness of the growing global population and obligations to feed the poor, the feasibility of sustaining an ecological responsible society.
Note (C) denotes common course
Cross-listed: BIOL 454
Credits: 3
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PHIL 460 - American Indian Thought
Approaches American Indian thought from an experiential point of view. Examines myth and legends to construct the outlook or world view of the American Indian.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: AIS 257 or HIST 257 or Instructor consent
Cross-listed: AIS 460
Credits: 3
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PHIL 464 - Biomedical Ethics
Ethical problems generated by recent scientific, social, and legal developments such as right to life, right to die, right to health care, genetics research and counseling, doctor patient rights and definitions of health, personhood, and death will be discussed and analyzed in terms of traditional ethical issues and concepts with an emphasis on the ethical decision making process.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 466 - Philosophy of Feminism
Critical examination of classical, modern and contemporary theories of the nature of woman and her proper relationship to man, family, state and society including a philosophical analysis of major concepts such as freedom, equality, and rights.
Credits: 3
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PHIL 470 - Philosophy of Religion (C)
Presents critical inquiry concerning the concept of faith and its relation to reason and belief, the nature of religious experience, concepts of the sacred and the divine, and problems of cross-cultural understanding.
Note (C) denotes common course
Cross-listed: REL 370
Credits: 3
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PHIL 487 - Aesthetics
Investigation of major aesthetic theories and critical analysis of problems concerning the nature of aesthetic judgment in science, and in the arts.
Cross-listed: ARTH 413, CLHU 487, ENGL 487, THEA 469
Credits: 3
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PHIL 490 - Seminar (C)
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as Internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-3
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PHIL 491 - Independent Study (C)
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-4
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PHIL 492 - Topics (C)
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-5
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PHTH 237 - Orientation to Physical Therapy
Course provides an introduction to the profession of physical therapy. Lecture plus required field observations.
Note Registration restriction: Sophomore, junior or senior standing
Fall semester only
Credits: 2
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PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (C)
This is the first course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. The sequence is appropriate for pre-professional majors requiring two semesters of physics. Topics include classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: MATH 102 or 115 or 120 or 121 or 123 or 125 or 281
Course corequisite: PHYS 111L
Note Credit will not be allowed in both PHYS 111 and PHYS 211
(C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II (C)
This course is the second course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, optics, and some modern physics concepts.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: PHYS 111
Course corequisite: PHYS 113L
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PHYS 185 - Introduction to Astronomy I (C)
This is a descriptive course that introduces students to solar system astronomy. Emphasis is placed on the development of astronomy, optical instruments and techniques, and solar system objects.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course corequisite: PHYS 185L
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PHYS 187 - Introduction to Astronomy II (C)
This course is a descriptive course that introduces stellar astronomy. Emphasis will be placed on stars, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course corequisite: PHYS 187L
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PHYS 211 - University Physics I (C)
This is the first course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: MATH 123 or 125
Course corequisite: PHYS 211L
Note Credit will not be allowed in both PHYS 111 and PHYS 211
(C) denotes common course
Credits: 4
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PHYS 213 - University Physics II (C)
This course is the second course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, and optics.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: PHYS 211
Course corequisite: PHYS 213L
Note Credit will not be allowed in both PHYS 113 and PHYS 213
(C) denotes common course
Credits: 4
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PHYS 332 - Experimental Modern Physics I
A one-semester laboratory to acquaint the student with concepts, equipment, and techniques appropriate to current experimental physics. Experiments are taken from atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics, and wave optics.
Note Registration restriction: Instructor consent
Lab fee charged
Credits: 2
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PHYS 334 - Experimental Modern Physics II
Laboratory course with an emphasis on experimental design, data-acquisition and analysis, and reporting on topics in Nuclear and Particle Physics and Materials Science.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite: PHYS 332 or Instructor consent
Credits: 2
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PHYS 385 - The Energy Crisis
Survey of energy resources and usage. The physics and geology and fossil fuels, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar and geothermal energy, and environmental effect.
Note Designed for non-majors
Cross-listed: ESCI 385
Credits: 3
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PHYS 391 - Independent Study (C)
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 1-4
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PHYS 421 - Electromagnetism (C)
This is a course in the principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell’s equations, and applications.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: PHYS 213 and MATH 321
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 4
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PHYS 424 - Digital Electronics (C)
This course covers electronic components, digital circuits and their application to interfacing computers with the outside world.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: PHYS 213 or PHYS 113 and CSC 150
Note Lab fee charged
(C) denotes common course
Cross-listed: CSC 424
Credits: 3
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PHYS 431 - Introduction to Modern Physics (C)
This course concentrates on observations and theories of the 20th Century that carried the physicists’ world-view beyond the classical.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: PHYS 113 or 213; MATH 123 or 125
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PHYS 433 - Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics (C)
This course covers fundamental topics in nuclear physics and elementary particles. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear spectra and structure, nuclear models, elementary particle theories and high energy physics.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: PHYS 431 or 471
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PHYS 439 - Solid State Physics (C)
This course looks at solid materials from a microscopic level. Topics include basic crystal structure; mechanical and thermal properties; and electronic processes with reference to electrical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: MATH 321; PHYS 431 or 471
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 4
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PHYS 441 - Thermodynamics (C)
This course is an intermediate level thermodynamics course dealing with systems from a macroscopic perspective. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, and equilibria.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: PHYS 213; MATH 225
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PHYS 443 - Statistical Physics (C)
This course provides a systematic introduction to the use of statistical principles applied to the study of thermodynamic systems.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: PHYS 341; MATH 321
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 2
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PHYS 451 - Classical Mechanics (C)
This is a systematic introduction to classical mechanics emphasizing motion in three dimensions. Topics include central forces, harmonic oscillations, non-inertial reference frames, rigid body motion, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 321
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 4
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PHYS 461 - Optics (C)
This is an intermediate level study of geometrical and physical optics. Topics include analysis of refraction phenomena, thick lenses, wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, and polarization.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: PHYS 113 or 213; MATH 225
Note (C) denotes common course
Credits: 3
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PHYS 471 - Quantum Mechanics (C)
This is a systematic introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing the Schrodinger equation. Topics include simple soluble problems, the hydrogen atom, approximation methods and other aspects of quantum theory.
Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: PHYS 213; MATH 321
Note (C) denotes common course
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