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PHIL 410 - Theory of Knowledge II
An intensive examination of selected topics and methods in epistemology.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHIL 310
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHIL 417 - Seminar in Philosophy
Examination of a special topic, a particular philosophical issue or the writings of a specific philosopher. Repeatable for credit, but not as a substitute for PHIL 403 or 425.
Prerequisites & Notes:
3 upper-division PHIL courses
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHIL 420 - Ethical Theory II
An intensive examination of selected topics and methods in ethical theory.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHIL 320
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHIL 425 - Philosophy of Mind
A study of the mind through the examination of such topics as the mind-body problem, intentionality, consciousness, ‘qualia,’ introspection and knowledge of other minds. Philosophical theories on these topics - such as dualism, behaviorism, type physicalism, functionalism and eliminativism.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHIL 102 plus one upper-division philosophy course.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHIL 430 - Metaphysics II
An intensive examination of selected topics and methods in metaphysics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHIL 330
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 101 - Beginning Conditioning
Through lecture and physical practice, students will gain an understanding of the quantity and quality of exercise essential for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility for healthy adults. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 102 - Beginning Group Fitness
Students will learn about and engage in a variety of group fitness class formats and activities, and gain an understanding of the health and benefits of each. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 103 - Beginning Jogging
Through lecture and physical participation, students will learn safe jogging principles and techniques, experience improved cardiovascular fitness, and increase muscular endurance and conditioning. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 104 - Beginning Yoga
Through lecture and physical participation, students will learn and practice yoga correctly and safely while enhancing health and well being. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 108 - Beginning Weight Training
Through lecture and physical participation, students will learn correct lifting and spotting technique, the basic muscle groups and weight training principles, and understand types of potential injuries and injury prevention. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 120 - Beginning Social Dance
Through lecture and physical participation, students will gain a sense of rhythm (moving in time with the music), learn basic footwork and positioning for a variety of social dances, and practice techniques for leading and following. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 122 - Beginning Folk and Country Dance
Introduction and practice of traveling and setting steps appropriate for a wide variety of English and Scottish Folk and Country dances. Students will learn how to put together ‘figures’ to form a dance. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 123 - Beginning Scottish Country Dancing
Introduction and practice to traveling and setting steps appropriate for Scottish Country dances in both reel and strathspey time. Students will learn about the tradition from which Scottish dances and their music have come. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 124 - Intermediate Scottish Country Dance
Introduction and practice of the more advanced Scottish Country Dance figures in both reel and strathspey time. A higher level of experience and concentration will be required of all students. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 123
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 132 - Beginning Badminton
Introduction and practice of the basic skills of both singles and doubles court positioning and strategy, game playing rules, scoring and etiquette. Students will work toward proficiency in basic badminton strokes (forehand, backhand, overhead clear, forehand smash, and short serve). S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 134 - Beginning Pickleball
Introduction and practice of the basic skills of both singles and doubles court positioning and strategy, game playing rules, scoring and etiquette. Students will work toward proficiency in basic pickleball strokes (forehand, backhand, lob, drop-shot, dink, deep serve, and short serve). S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 136 - Beginning Tennis
Introduction and practice of the basic strokes (volley, serve, forehand, and backhand), rules, scoring, and court etiquette for singles and doubles tennis court positioning and playing strategy. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Students must provide tennis racket and 3 good tennis balls. Court or cross-training shoes are required.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 139 - Beginning Racquetball
Introduction and practice of the basic shots (forehand, backhand, ceiling, back-wall, corner, and kill), rules, scoring, and court etiquette for singles, cut-throat, and doubles court positioning and playing strategy. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 144 - Beginning Soccer
Introduction, practice and demonstration of the basic soccer fundamentals (passing, controls, dribbling, heading, covering, shooting, tackling/jockeying); offensive and defensive concepts; game play, including goalkeeping; and knowledge of the rules of the game. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Soccer shoes are recommended; running shoes do not provide adequate lateral support.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 145 - Beginning Volleyball
Introduction and practice of the basic individual and game playing skills, including serving, passing, spiking, setting, blocking, digging and floor skills. Students will be able to demonstrate mastery of the basic team patterns and understand the rules of play both in a game and in written form. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Court or cross-training shoes are required.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 149 - Beginning Ultimate Disc
Introduction and practice of the basic throwing, catching, offense and defensive skills. Students will gain an understanding of the ‘spirit of the game,’ and knowledge of rules and strategies (stacking, flow, cutting, forcing, and defensive set-up). S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 157 - Beginning Skiing
Introduction and practice of beginning level skiing or snowboarding maneuvering skills and techniques. Students will be graded on effort, progress, overall participation and attitude. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 158 - Intermediate Skiing
Introduction and practice of intermediate level skiing or snowboarding maneuvering skills and techniques. Students will be graded on effort, progress, overall participation and attitude. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 159 - Advanced Skiing
Introduction and practice of advanced skiing or snowboarding maneuvering skills and techniques. Students will be graded on effort, progress, overall participation and attitude. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 165 - Beginning Handball
Four wall handball. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 166 - Intermediate Handball
Demonstration and practice designed to enhance the student’s skill level and dedication to the sport of four-wall handball. Exercise structures to influence focus, style, and versatility. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 167 - Beginning Mountain Bicycling
S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Students must provide their own bicycle and required helmet.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 168 - Beginning Martial Arts
Introduction and practice of the foundational principles of Judo and Ju-Jitsu as martial arts, and as they relate to fitness, safe falling, throwing techniques, controlling techniques, and ground techniques. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 169 - Beginning Self-Defense
Introduction and practice of personal, physical and mental self-defense skills with significant focus on the use of posture and demeanor to de-escalate potential risk. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 170 - Beginning Sailing
The purpose of the course is to teach students the basics of safe and effective sailing for life long health and enjoyment. Students will learn how to prepare for sailing and safely perform basic sailing skills. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 171 - Beginning Sailboat Racing
Introduction to collegiate style sailboat racing, including: strategy, boat handling and tactics. Students will receive lectures, demonstrations and use on the water drills to develop the skills and concepts involved in racing. Emphasis on practical application, with racing on the water occurring as often as safe and practical. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 170 or PE 179; or basic skippering skills.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 175 - Beginning Windsurfing
The purpose of the course is to teach students the basics of safe and effective windsurfing for life-long health and enjoyment. Students will learn how to prepare for windsurfing and safely perform basic windsurfing skills. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 177 - Beginning Windsurfing
Course provides an introduction to the basic skills of Kayak Touring. Including boat handling, rescues, navigation, weather, safety tactics, and tide forecasting and trip planning. Instructional emphasis on the water paddling skills. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 179 - Intermediate Sailing
Course provides intermediate skills through the use of multiple designs of boats. Techniques for control and efficiency are examined as students learn to sail more complex and challenging boats. With more sophisticated boats and rig adjustments a more sophisticated understanding of the hydro and aerodynamic principals can be gained. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 170 or instructor permission.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 181 - Intercollegiate Basketball
This course is designed for the Varsity Athletes. Each student is required to attend regularly scheduled practices, individual meetings, team meetings, conditioning, games/events, and team activities. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 183 - Intercollegiate Track and Field
This course is designed for the Varsity Athletes. Each student is required to attend regularly scheduled practices, individual meetings, team meetings, conditioning, games/events, and team activities. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 185 - Intercollegiate Golf
This course is designed for the Varsity Athletes. Each student is required to attend regularly scheduled practices, individual meetings, team meetings, conditioning, games/events, and team activities. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 189 - Intercollegiate Cross Country
This course is designed for the Varsity Athletes. Each student is required to attend regularly scheduled practices, individual meetings, team meetings, conditioning, games/events, and team activities. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 190 - Intercollegiate Rowing
This course is designed for the Varsity Athletes. Each student is required to attend regularly scheduled practices, individual meetings, team meetings, conditioning, games/events, and team activities. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 192 - Intercollegiate Volleyball
This course is designed for the Varsity Athletes. Each student is required to attend regularly scheduled practices, individual meetings, team meetings, conditioning, games/events, and team activities. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 193 - Intercollegiate Soccer
This course is designed for the Varsity Athletes. Each student is required to attend regularly scheduled practices, individual meetings, team meetings, conditioning, games/events, and team activities. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 194 - Intercollegiate Softball
This course is designed for the Varsity Athletes. Each student is required to attend regularly scheduled practices, individual meetings, team meetings, conditioning, games/events, and team activities. Repeatable up to 10 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 340 - Block I: Elementary Physical Education Methods
Incorporates pedagogical principles and instructional techniques in physical education based on the characteristics and needs of elementary students with emphasis on rhythms and dance, fundamental movement, and gymnastics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Physical Education and Health P-12 pre-major status.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 341 - Block II: Elementary Physical Education Methods
Incorporates pedagogical principles and instructional techniques in physical education based on the characteristics and needs of elementary students with emphasis on fitness development, fundamental skills, sport-related activities and contemporary recreational activities.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 340, P-12 PE and Health major
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 341P - Elementary Physical Education Practicum
Observing/assisting/teaching in an elementary school setting. Includes weekly seminar which covers: academic learning time, student success rates, feedback, professional growth.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 341, or concurrent.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 345 - Physical Education for Elementary School
Physical activities in fundamental skill development, fitness, creative movement, rhythms and gymnastics for elementary age. Includes methods of teaching and developmental characteristics of children.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to Woodring College of Education; EDUC 301 or ELED 301 or SPED 301.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 440 - Block III: Middle School Physical Education Methods
Course incorporates pedagogical principles, instructional methodology, planning and implementation of instructional programs for middle school level students. Curricular emphasis will focus upon skill acquisition and lead up to activities in the following areas: team building, loco-motor/fitness, striking w/hands & feet, rhythmic movements and recreational activities.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 341P.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 440P - Middle School Physical Education Practicum
Observing/assisting/teaching in a middle school setting. Includes weekly seminar which covers: characteristics of middle school students, research on effective teaching, developing routines, class management, skill progressions and sequencing, pre-assessment, unit planning, assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 341P; PE 440 or concurrent.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 441 - Block IV: High School Physical Education Methods
Course incorporates pedagogical principles, instructional methodology, planning and implementation of instructional programs for high school level students. Curricular emphasis will focus upon tactical games and lifetime fitness in the following areas: team building, multi-skill activities, group exercise, striking w/implements, rhythmic movements, content integration and recreational activities.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 440P
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 441P - High School Health and Physical Education Practicum
Observing/assisting/teaching health and physical education in a high school setting. Includes weekly seminar which covers characteristics of high school students, curriculum development for health and physical education, assessment and transitioning from student to student teacher.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 440P
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PE 442P - Practicum in Physical Education
Individualized practicum in teaching physical education activities. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE341P.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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PE 443 - Adapted Physical Education Methods & Practicum
Course incorporates library research methods related to specific disabilities and APA research writing skills, pedagogical principles, instructional methods, and planning and implementation of instructional interventions for individuals with disabilities in the educational setting. Includes field based experiences working with adapted physical education/recreational settings.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PE 341.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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Physics Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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PHYS 101 - Physics Analysis
In-depth analysis of physical phenomena such as the motion of objects and conditions for equilibrium; development and application of conceptual models that account for observations and have predictive power. Instruction seeks to actively engage students in scientific reasoning. Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 107 or higher.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 102 - Physics and Contemporary Issues
Exploration of the relationships between basic physics concepts and broader social issues such as the generation of energy or global climate change; using scientific evidence to judge claims and construct arguments.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Math 107 or higher.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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PHYS 104 - Physics Applications
A study of physics as a human endeavor to understand everyday phenomena and the development of technology. Exploration of basic concepts from physics relevant to phenomena such as weather, music, or sports; investigation of the effects of technology and the causes of disasters; new advances in applied physics. Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 107 or higher. Must register for a lecture and lab section.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 114 - Principles of Physics I
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; force, momentum, energy; rotational dynamics and equilibrium; gravity and oscillations. Recommended for students in science and pre-professional programs not requiring physics with calculus.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 115
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SCI
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PHYS 115 - Principles of Physics II
Fluids; kinetic theory; heat and thermodynamics; principles of electricity and magnetism. Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 114. Must register for a lecture and lab section.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 116 - Principles of Physics III
Waves and sound; geometrical and physical optics; relativity and modern physics. Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 115
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; work and energy; gravitation; collisions and conservation of momentum. Includes lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
MATH 124 or concurrent OR MATH 134 or concurrent OR MATH 138 or concurrent.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 162 - Physics with Calculus II
Electrostatics; magnetic fields of steady currents; time-varying electric and magnetic fields; DC and AC circuits; electromagnetic waves. Includes labs.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 161; MATH 124 or MATH 134 or MATH 138
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 163 - Physics with Calculus III
Rotations and oscillations, waves in elastic media, superposition, interference and standing waves; sound waves and electromagnetic waves; geometric optics including reflection and refraction; interference and diffraction of light. Includes labs.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 162; MATH 124 or MATH 134 or MATH 138
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: LSCI
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PHYS 190 - Exploring Physics and Astronomy
Seminar for students interested in majoring in Physics. Current topics and trends in physics, with emphasis on research opportunities for undergraduates. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 161 or concurrent OR PHYS 162 or concurrent.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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PHYS 224 - Modern Physics I
Special relativity, quantization of charge, matter waves, bound and unbound states in quantum physics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 163; MATH 203 or MATH 204.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 225 - Modern Physics II
Schrodinger equation in three dimensions, spin and atomic physics, statistical physics, molecules and solids.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 224; MATH 303.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 226 - Physics with Calculus IV
Thermodynamics, Physics of continuous media, Introduction to statistical mechanics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 163; MATH 124 or MATH 134 or MATH 138
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 235 - Modern Physics Lab
Selected experiments in atomic physics and nuclear physics. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 322; PHYS 326; PHYS 225 or concurrent.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 291 - Independent Research
Individual research under faculty supervision. Written report required. Repeatable for credit with no limit. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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PHYS 322 - Fundamentals of Electronics
AC/DC circuit theory, transistor and op-amp circuit design, digital basics and introduction to LabView programming. Includes lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 163; PHYS 326; CSCI 140.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 326 - Tools and Data Analysis
Introduction to error analysis, data handling, and numerical solution methods in physics using computer programs such as KaleidaGraph, Mathematica, and LabView. Lecture and computer lab.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 163; MATH 203 or MATH 204; MATH 224; CSCI 140
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 335 - Statistical and Thermal Physics
Foundations of macroscopic thermodynamics, statistical description of physical systems, laws of thermodynamics, statistical ensemble theory and applications.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 225; PHYS 226; MATH 224
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 339 - Optics
Topics in modern physical and geometrical optics including general solutions to the 3-D wave equation, analytical ray tracing, polarized light, interferometric techniques, and introduction to lasers.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 163; PHYS 368
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 363 - Classical Mechanics
Newtonian mechanics; general motion of a particle in three dimensions; Lagrangian mechanics; canonical coordinates; particle systems and rigid bodies; gravitation and Newtonian cosmology; nonlinear mechanics and chaos.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 163; PHYS 326; MATH 303, or MATH 304 and MATH 331.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 368 - Electromagnetism I
Vector calculus, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems; static electric and magnetic field laws; boundary-value problems; Lorentz force; polarization and magnetization in materials.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 163; MATH 224; MATH 303, or MATH 304 and MATH 331.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 369 - Electromagnetism II
Electrodynamics; Maxwell’s equations; plane electromagnetic waves in free space; dielectrics and conductors; reflection and refraction at a plane boundary; electromagnetic radiation; relativistic dynamics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 368; MATH 303.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 391 - Junior Lab
Selected experiments in modern physics, optics, astronomy, condensed matter physics and materials science. Graded work includes lab notebook, oral and written presentations, and exams. Repeatable once.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 225; PHYS 322; PHYS 326.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 392 - Optics Junior Lab
Selected experiments in condensed matter physics and materials science. Topics in error analysis (co-variance, distributions, curve fitting).
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 235; PHYS 322; PHYS 326. PHYS 339 or concurrent.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 419 - Professional Writing for Physicists
Presentation of scientific research in written form; abstracts, project reports, and documentation; elements of successful posters; proposals and professional critique.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 391.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 444 - Special Topics in Physics
Introduction to a special topic, current research, or application in physics. Repeatable up to two times for credit.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 363 and PHYS 368.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 455 - Quantum Mechanics I
Review of the Schrodinger equation with applications to simple potentials, introduction to Dirac notation, generalized function spaces, and general uncertainty relations. The Schrodinger equation in three dimensions, including the hydrogen atom, angular momentum, and spin. Introduction to identical particles.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 225; PHYS 363; MATH 303.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 456 - Quantum Mechanics II
Introduction to perturbation theory (including time independent, degenerate, and time dependent), the variational principle and WKB approximations. Introduction to scattering theory. Special topics such as Bell’s theorem, relativistic quantum mechanics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 455
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 475 - Physics of Solids and Materials I
Structure and properties of materials including crystallography, symmetry, bonding-related properties, electronic structure, phase diagrams, surfaces, semiconductors, metals.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 225 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 476 - Physics of Solids and Materials II
Application and investigation of materials including amorphous, liquid crystal, magnetic, porous and novel materials, lasers, photo detectors, optical fibers, microscopy, spectroscopy.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 475
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 485 - Mathematical Physics
Fourier transforms; Laplace transforms; orthogonal functions and boundary value problems; series expansions; rotations and tensors; complex integration.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 363 or concurrent; MATH 224; MATH 303, or MATH 304 and MATH 331.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 486 - Computational Physics
Introduction to methods of solving physics problems with computers. Topics include molecular dynamics, electronic states, calculation of classical electromagnetic fields and orbits, and Monte Carlo methods applied to statistical mechanics and quantum systems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PHYS 326; PHYS 363; CSCI 140.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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PHYS 491 - Independent Research
Individual research under faculty supervision. Written report required. Repeatable for credit. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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PLSC 101 - Government and Politics in the Modern World
Introduction to concepts of politics; types of governments and political problems in the world today.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 250 - The American Political System
Consideration of the system and process of American politics and government with primary focus on the national level.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 261 - Introduction to Political Theory
Major concepts of Western political theory - thematic or historical approach.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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PLSC 271 - Introduction to International Relations
The politics of war, peace, and international economic relations.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 291 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Basic structures, functions and sociocultural environments of foreign political systems; methods of comparative study.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 301 - The British Parliamentary System
The British parliamentary political system: analysis of British state and political structures and functions; analysis of British political parties; examination of the British service state.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 101 or PLSC 250 or PLSC 291
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 302 - Western Europe
Governments and politics of selected western European states.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 101 or PLSC 291
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 307 - East Asia
Survey course covering China, Japan and Korea since the mid-19th century. Not offered every year.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 101 or PLSC 291
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 308 - African Political Systems
Post-colonial political development in Africa focusing on ideologies and strategies for achieving legitimate government and improved living standards. Several country studies are included to illustrate outcomes associated with different strategies for development.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 101 or PLSC 291
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 310 - The International Relations of East Asia
The issues of national and human security in the East Asian Region.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 271 or PLSC 291 or PLSC 307
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 311 - Introduction to Law and Judicial Process
Origin and development of basic concepts and practices of law with emphasis upon legal reasoning and values in contemporary societies.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 250; only 1 of PLSC 311, MGMT 271 or FAIR 311B may be taken for GUR credit.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: SSC
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PLSC 312 - International Relations of South Asia
A survey of the security relations between India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The course will also relate these countries to US foreign policy goals and interest.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 271
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 313 - Law and Society
An introduction to how law interacts with and is applied to different social and cultural contexts. Specific topics covered may change quarter to quarter. This course presumes a familiarity with basic legal concepts and a rudimentary knowledge of the legal system.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 250; and PLSC 311 or FAIR 211b or MGMT 271
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 314 - U.S. Supreme Court
Introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court as an institution within the American political system. Topics covered include: Court procedures and decision-making, constitutional history, judicial powers and doctrines, and the Court’s role in American politics and society. No prior knowledge of the Supreme Court is presumed.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 250; 311 recommended.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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PLSC 345 - Women and Politics
The history and ideas of the women’s movement; investigation of the changing role of women in American politics including legal status, economic position and political behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 101 or PLSC 250
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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