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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Physical Education
  

  • KIN 3230 - Therapeutic Modalities (4)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, KIN 2250 . An introduction to the principles and procedures involved in administration of therapeutic modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electricity, mechanical and manual therapies.


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  • KIN 3240 - Therapeutic Exercise (4)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program and KIN 3230 . An introductory course designed to address the principles and procedures of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation as it relates to the profession of athletic training.


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  • KIN 3301 - Practicum II in Athletic Training (1)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program and KIN 2300 . A one-semester clinical experience with a weekly lecture/lab format that reviews the clinical and didactic competencies learned throughout the ATEP with an emphasis on coursework from the previous semester.


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  • KIN 3302 - Practicum III in Athletic Training (1)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program and KIN 3301 , KIN 3230 . A one-semester clinical experience with a weekly lecture/lab format that reviews the clinical and didactic competencies learned throughout the ATEP with an emphasis on coursework from the previous semester.


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  • KIN 3500 - Emergency Care & Safety Techniques (2)

    An introduction to the American Red Cross approved skills necessary to respond in an emergency situation requiring first aid and/or CPR.


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  • KIN 3550 - Physical Activity for the Aging (3)

    This course is designed to develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of concepts relative to physical activity and aging. The course requires the planning, implementation, and assessment of an exercise program for the aging. The demographics of aging, theories on the aging process, health promotion for the aging, basic philosophy on exercise and aging, and physical exercise in a variety of areas including dance and aquatics are addressed. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program certification is a component of the course.


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  • KIN 3620 - Lifeguarding (3)

    Prerequisites: KIN 2100  or permission of instructor. An introduction to lifeguarding techniques and water safety skills with emphasis on acquiring lifeguarding and water safety techniques required for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Licensure.


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  • KIN 3630 - Water Safety Instruction (3)

    Prerequisites: KIN 2100  and permission of instructor. An introduction to technique of teaching aquatic skills. Licensure by the American Red Cross as a Water Safety Instructor is available upon completion of the course.


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  • KIN 3640 - Administration and Management of Aquatic Program and Facilities (3)

    A study of the operation and maintenance of aquatic facilities for school, municipalities, and other organizations with additional consideration to the organization and administration of aquatic programs.


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  • KIN 3710 - Officiating and Judging Individual and Dual Sports (1)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 3100. An overview of techniques in officiating aquatics, tennis, gymnastics, wrestling, and golf.


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  • KIN 4050 - Fitness Management (3)

    A study of the various theories, concepts, principles, and practices of management that may be applied in organizations whose primary objective is to provide athletic and/or fitness related activities, products, or services.


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  • KIN 4120 - Physiology of Exercise (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1300 , BIOL 1610 . An examination of the basic metabolic processes as they occur at rest and during exercise with emphasis on the dynamics of muscular contraction and circulation, the relationship of nutrition to physical performance, and the effect of hot, cold, altitude and water environments upon performance.


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  • KIN 4145 - Principles of Olympic Weightlifting (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1610  & BIOL 1620  ,CPR certification, KIN 2000   This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Olympic Weightlifting technique and program design. Designed primarily for students’ specializing in strength and conditioning. The course explores the theoretical underpinning of the Olympic lifts used for athletic preparation. This course includes guidelines for laboratory testing used in an Athletic Strength and Cnditioning Facility. Laboratory sessions are a key component to the course.


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  • KIN 4220 - Seminars in Sports Medicine (3)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Program, must be at least a junior in standing. This course is designed to present a variety of current practices and technical advancements in orthopedic and general medicine. Allied health professionals from various disciplines and experiences (sports medicine, general medicine, pharmacology, etc.) will present topics in a lecture/lab format.


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  • KIN 4303 - Field Experience I (1)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, KIN 3302 , KIN 3240 . A one semester clinical experience with a weekly lecture/lab format that reviews the clinical and didactic competencies learned during the previous semester.


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  • KIN 4304 - Field Experience II (2)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, KIN 4303 . A capstone course with a weekly lecture/lab format reviews clinical and didactic competencies learned throughout the ATEP.


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  • KIN 4500 - Adapted Physical Education (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1610 , BIOL 1620 ; and KIN 3000 . A study of comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding physical activities for individuals with disabilities with emphasis on current legislation and IEP development and assessment, physical education for infants and toddlers, and programming. A laboratory experience is required for this course.


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  • KIN 4640 - Internship in Kinesiology (6)

    Prerequisites: Completion of all course work in physical education. An entry level practical experience of contractual agreement between the University supervisor, site supervisor, and the student internist. Provides for 400 hours or a minimum of 12 weeks of a practicum in a clinical setting of an allied prevention health care facility.


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  • KIN 4710 - Coaching Theory (3)

    Prerequisites: KIN 2060  & 3100. An examination of the critical concerns influencing athletic organizations, their administration and theoretical parameters which impact the behavior and performance of coaches with emphasis on applying educationally sound techniques of coaching in laboratory experiences.


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  • KIN 4800 - Independent Study in Physical Education (3)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Independent reading and research for upper level undergraduate student physical education and recreation majors under faculty supervision. This is an opportunity for advanced study in a special area in physical education and/or recreation.


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  • PETE 2460 - Professional Development in Physical Education (1)

    Prerequisites: None. The course will provide the opportunity for students to consult professional literature, colleagues, and other resources; conduct research and projects; and participate in other professional activities to develop student professionalism.


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  • PETE 3100 - Individual Motor Skills in Games (1)

    An examination of tennis, archery, badminton, handball, paddle tennis, and table tennis with emphasis on techniques of teaching. (Majors only.)


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  • PETE 3740 - Youth Sport/Coaching Certification (1)

    Prerequisites: Physical Education students in teaching track. The course is designed to acquaint student candidates in physical education and sports with the qualities and attributes of a good leader in coaching, to positively influence coaching behaviors, and to prepare students for the national coaching certification.


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  • PETE 3750 - Team Sports I (1)

    Prerequisites: KIN 2000 , PEDU 3100, or permission of instructor. An advanced study of skills and techniques of teaching football, basketball, and soccer. Instructional unit planning for each sport will be required.


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  • PETE 3760 - Team Sports II (1)

    Prerequisites: KIN 2000 , PEDU 3100, or permission of instructor. An advanced study of skills and techniques of teaching track and field, volleyball, and baseball/softball. Instructional unit planning for each sport will be required.


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  • PETE 4400 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 3750, PEDU 3760, PEDU 4020, Admission to TEP. An interdisciplinary course examining methods/materials of teaching elementary school physical education. Movement education concepts and game approach, observation and analysis, and journal writing during early clinical experience.


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  • PETE 4600 - Methods and Material in Secondary Physical Education (3)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 3750, PEDU 3760, PEDU 4020, Admission to TEP. Lecture/laboratory experiences designed for teacher licensure majors to demonstrate both knowledge and skill in their teaching and learning theory. The study of various methods will include planning, management, feedback and analysis, and assessment and evaluation of the teaching-learning process.


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  • RECR 3700 - Marketing and Public Relations (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: RECR 2300   A study and application of fundamental marketing and promotional concepts related to Recreation and Sport.  Topics include the historical development of Recreation and Sport marketing, marketing goals and objectives, identification of target markets, the 4 P’s of marketing (marketing mix), public relations, market segmentation, market research, Recreation and Sport as a product, evaluation techniques and consumer markets.


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Physics
  

  • PHYS 1000 - Physics with Application to Environmental Topics (3)

    A course designed to present the basic concept of physics in their application to the study of the environment. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 1050 - Astronomy (3)

    An introduction to the field of astronomy. This course will acquaint the student with the methods and tools of modern astronomy. The historical development of astronomical models is briefly reviewed. The student will study the population of stars in the universe, their evolution, and the processes responsible for it. They will study in some detail our galaxy, the solar system, and the planets. Current cosmological theories will be reviewed. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 1210 - The Language of Science (3)

    A study of the process by which scientists acquire, analyze, and organize information. The student is challenged to observe carefully, to experiment, to analyze critically, and to synthesize results into an analytical (i.e. mathematical) formalism. The student thus learns by actively exploring the physical world rather than merely reading about it. Practice of the scientific method is emphasized more than coverage of a definite body of knowledge. (Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week)


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  • PHYS 1410 - Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3)

    A course that gives students a relatively broad background in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The course does not have a traditional lecture-practice class format but rather has the form of seminars with inclusion of visual presentations and specifically designed labs. The course will give the students an overview of the nanoscience, which is each day more and more important in all science disciplines and technology. It consists of the two parts: Nanoscience Background, and Nanoscience Applications and Instrumentation.


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  • PHYS 2110 - General Physics I (4)

    Prerequisites: MATH 1100  and MATH 1200  with a grade of “C” or better. An introduction to the principles of physics for students majoring in the life sciences. Topics covered include: kinematics in one- and two-dimensions, vectors, particle dynamics, energy, rotational and oscillatory motion, fluids, and sound and waves. (Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 2305 - Fundamentals of Physics I (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: MATH 2010  or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the study of the fundamental concepts in mechanics and their use in analyzing physical systems.  Topics covered:  one-dimensional kinematics, vectors, kinematics in two and three dimensions, Newton’s Laws, particle dynamics, gravitation, rotational kinematics and dynamics, and statics. (Three hours lecture and one recitation hour per week)


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  • PHYS 2310 - Fundamentals of Physics II (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2305 . Pre- or Co-requisite: MATH 2020  or permission of instructor. Continuation of PHYS 2305 that includes the study of electricity and magnetism.  Topics covered:  electric fields, Gauss’s law, electric potential, capacitors, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, inductance, magnetic materials, AC Circuits and Maxwell’s Equations.  Recitation (Three hours lecture and one recitation hours per week.)


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  • PHYS 2320 - Fundamentals of Physics III (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2305 . Pre- or Co-requisite: MATH 2020 , or permission of instructor. Continuation of Physics 2305.  Topics covered include:  simple harmonic oscillation, mechanical waves, sound, geometrical optics, refraction, wave interference, diffraction, the kinetic theory of gases, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics.  Recitation (Three hours lecture and one recitation hours per week.)


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  • PHYS 2410 - Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I (1)

    Pre- or Co-requisite: PHYS 2305 . First semester physics laboratory course for students majoring in science.  Students will develop laboratory skills, and be introduced to statistical methods of data analysis.  This course will familiarize students with the principles of mechanics, kinematics and statics through hands on experimentation.  Experiments will include the study of projectile motion, acceleration, gravitational force, friction, conservation of energy and momentum and rotational motion. (Two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 2420 - Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory II (1)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2410 . Pre- or Co-requisite: PHYS 2310 . The goal of this course is to use hands-on experimentation to familiarize students with the principles of electromagnetic theory and the techniques used to measure electromagnetic properties.  Experiments will involve the study of electric forces, fields and potentials, DC and AC electrical circuits, magnetic fields, and magnetic induction. (Two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 2500 - Introduction to Biophysics (3)

    A basic overview of the key concepts of biophysics, especially molecular biophysics, by applying physical principles, methods, and techniques to the study of biophysical phenomena. Lectures stress the elementary behavior of ions, proteins, and nucleic acids in the biological membranes, biopolymers, muscular movement, and nervous systems. The course objectives will be accomplished through lectures and discussion of selected topics in class, through laboratory studies, group exercises, and by assigned parts of text.


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  • PHYS 3060 - Electricity and Magnetism (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320 ; MATH 2030 . A presentation of the classical theory of electricity and magnetism. Topics include: electrostatics, magnetostatics, fields of moving charges, and Maxwell’s equations. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 3070 - Electricity and Magnetism II (3)

    A brief review of PHYS 3060  (Electricity and Magnetism I), including a review of Maxwell’s Equations, followed by a study of energy and momentum of electromagnetic fields; plane waves (boundary conditions, absorption and dispersion, and wave-guides); potential formulation; gauge transformation; moving fields and retardation effects; dipole radiation; radiation reaction; relativity; relativistic dynamics; field tensor. Many of the concepts studied in this course, such as electromagnetic waves and radiation fields, will become important guides for practicing experimental physics. A clear understanding of field theory, gauge transformations, and relativity will create a foundation for pursuing theoretical physics. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • PHYS 3100 - Principles of Electronics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2310  and PHYS 2420 , or permission of the instructor. An introduction to the fundamental principles of electronic components and devices and their applications to instrumentation in the physical sciences and engineering.  Topics covered include:  analog circuit design and analysis, measurement instruments and techniques, and an introduction to digital logic. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.)


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  • PHYS 3110 - Mechanics I (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320  and MATH 2030 . A presentation of the classical theory of mechanics. Topics include: particle dynamics, central forces, dynamics of a system, oscillations, motion of rigid bodies, and LaGrange Equations. (Three hours lectures per week)


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  • PHYS 3120 - Mechanics II (3)

    Continuation of PHYS 3110  (Mechanics I). A presentation of the classical theory of mechanics. Topics include: particle dynamics, central forces, dynamics of a system, oscillations, motion of rigid bodies, LaGrange and Hamiltonian equations, coupled oscillations, and Special Relativity. The students will learn to analyze the motion of 1-dim linear and (some) non-linear systems, to implement 2-dim and 3-dim vector calculus operations on simple mechanical system, to analyze motion under a central force, to analyze collisions in a center of mass system, to analyze rigid body motion, to apply Lagrangian and Hamiltonian equations, and to analyze small oscillations and wave propagation in simple continuum systems. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • PHYS 3200 - Data Acquisition, Control and Analysis (3)

    An introduction to the computerization of data acquisition, instrumentation control, and the manipulation and analysis of signals. (One hour lecture and four hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 3210 - Advanced Laboratory I (2)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2420 . Pre- or Co-requisite: PHYS 3310  or permission of instructor. A study of optics and the experimental basis for modern physics.  Fundamental constants of atomic physics will be measured. (Four hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 3220 - Advanced Laboratory II (2)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3210  or permission of instructor. This is an advanced laboratory course that focuses on electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with solids.  The goal of this course is to introduce students to the principles and experimental techniques at the forefront of materials research through hands on experimentation.


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  • PHYS 3290 - Environmental Physics (3)

    A study of physical models of environmental systems and the instrumentation utilized to measure the environmental parameters used in such models. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 3310 - Modem Physics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320  or permission of the instructor. A study of special relativity and an introduction to quantum theory and its application to simple systems. Elements of atomic, solid state, and nuclear physics will be included. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 3410 - Computational Physics I (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320  or permission of the instructor. A study of computational modeling and simulation of classical systems including projectile motion, orbital motion, oscillators, and linear and non-linear systems. Students will investigate algorithms, programming, debugging, and analysis of results and data. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 3510 - Nanotechnology (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3310  or permission of instructor. A course designed to introduce students to the fundamental changes in photonic, electronic and magnetic properties, which occur when particle sizes approach atomic and molecular dimensions. It focuses on development of new materials at the atomic and molecular level and to employment of them to achieve novel properties for next generation devices. A goal is to provide students with a design tool based on nanotechnology that will allow them to engineer next generation materials and devices. The course is designed to give students an appreciation of the different properties offered by nanostructured materials, particularly when it comes to their interactions with light, electric and magnetic fields.


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  • PHYS 4110 - Thermal Physics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3110  and PHYS 3310 . A study of the principles of statistical mechanics. Topics include: approach to equilibrium, thermodynamics, property of ideal gases, kinetic theory, equilibrium between phases and chemical species, as well as quantum statistics and some applications. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4220 - Mathematical Methods of Physics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 2320  and MATH 3020 . A study of the mathematical methods used in the development of physical theories and models.  Topics include:  coordinate system transformations, linear algebra, differential equations, complex analysis, vector calculus and special functions. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4230 - Lasers and Applied Optics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3060  or permission of the instructor. A study of classical and modern optical phenomena including geometrical Fresnel and Fourier optics, lasers, fiber optics, and optoelectronic devices. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 4250 - Science Instrumentation (4 to 5)

    An interdepartmental course that provides junior and higher-level students majoring in biology, chemistry, and physics with a general knowledge of the theory and application of instrumental methods widely used in science. The course gives practical experience in the operation of instruments and interpretation of the data gathered from these instruments and shows how these instrumental methods can be used to make measurements and solve problems common to all three of scientific areas. (Two-three lecture and three-five laboratory hours per week)


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  • PHYS 4300 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3310 . A study of the principles of quantum mechanics, the Schrodinger equations and its applications to 1-dimensional systems, the hydrogen atom, perturbation methods, and scattering. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4310 - Quantum Mechanics II (3)

    A study of the time-independent perturbation theory and its application to the description of the fine structure of Hydrogen, the Zeeman effect, and Hyperfine splitting. Students will use time-dependent perturbation theory to study two-level system and the absorption and emission of radiation. Topics include the one- and two-electron atoms, hydrogen molecule and molecular bond, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, scattering theory, the deuteron problem in nuclear physics, the nature of the nuclear force, and alpha decay. Students will be introduced to partial wave analysis and the Born approximation, the adiabatic approximation, and the variational principle. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4320 - Nuclear and Particle Physics (3)

    Corequisites: PHYS 4300 . A study of nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, the nuclear force, models of the nucleus, elementary particles, their production and decays, and their symmetries. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4330 - Solid State Physics (3)

    Corequisites: PHYS 4300 . A study of symmetries and crystalline structure of solids, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids, semi-conductors, low temperature phenomena, and excitations in solids. (Three hours lecture per week)


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  • PHYS 4410 - Computational Physics II (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3410 , PHYS 3060 , and PHYS 3310 . A continuation of PHYS 3410  that focuses on modeling and simulating continuously distributed systems. The course includes a study of special functions and Gaussian quadrature, boundary values and Eigen values problems, explicit and implicit methods, relaxation and spectral methods for the solution of partial differential equations, stability of solutions, and Monte Carlo Methods. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 4520 - Applied Spectroscopy (3)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 3310 , PHYS 3060 . A study of the principles of atomic and molecular spectra and the design and operation of spectrometers for the study of these spectra. Attention will be given to applications of spectroscopic techniques in areas such as materials processing, communication, and environmental studies. (Two lectures and two hours laboratory per week)


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  • PHYS 4700 - Physics Research Seminar (1)

    Prerequisites: Advanced standing or permission of instructor. This course is designed to familiarize the student with selected research topics in physics, applied physics and engineering.  The students will learn how research is structured in the chosen field of study and to understand the motivations and benefits that drive this research.  The students will learn how to conduct a literature review, to extract information from journal articles, and to present the information.  The course consists of three components:  introductory lectures given by the instructor, student discussion panels and student seminar presentations.


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  • PHYS 4800 - Undergraduate Research (1-3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. This course is designed to provide the student with experience in supervised physics research activities.  Projects may involve inquiry, apparatus design, literature review, computer software programming or utilization, experimental tasks, implementation of procedures either theoretical or experimental.  The research opportunities which students may select are provided by faculty who serve as the student’s research supervisor and mentor.  This course may be repeated with the same or different instructors for a maximum of six (6) credit hours.


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  • PHYS 4900 - Senior Thesis (1-12)

    Prerequisites: Senior classification. Each physics major is expected to complete a project in her/his area of concentration. The student must select a topic and the supervisor of the project from a departmentally approved list by the end of the junior year. The student must produce a written and an oral report. (May be taken in multiple semesters for a maximum of 12 credit hours.)


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Political Science
  

  • POLS 1001 - Introduction to Political Science (3)

    An overview course designed to introduce students to the discipline of Political Science, including its subfields and important contemporary questions, theories and research methods in each.  In-depth analysis of the nature of politics in human society, what it means to be a “government,” the use of power, relationships between nation-states, the rule of law and other central questions that cross important disciplinary and interdisciplinary lines.


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  • POLS 2100 - American Government (3)

    A study of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the national government with emphasis on the changing interpretation of the Constitution.


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  • POLS 2115 - International Politics (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A survey course that examines the interactions among states (countries), nations, and international institutions in the global arena with regard to military, political, economic, and environmental issues.


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  • POLS 2120 - State Government (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of the relationship of state government to national and local governments and the problems and operations of state government, particularly state government in North Carolina.


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  • POLS 2125 - Legal and Judicial Process (3)

    An overview of the civil and criminal legal systems of the United States, as well as functions and roles of major actors within those systems such as lawyers, juries and appellate courts.


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  • POLS 2130 - Legal Research and Writing (3)

    An introduction to the four fundamental clinical and intellectual production skills required by American law schools:  the case method of research and reading, the Socratic method of course content delivery, writing beliefs and other basic legal documents, process and principles of legal argumentation using legal databases and casebooks in the preparation of arguments and documents.


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  • POLS 2160 - Democracy and Social Justice (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2105 . Introduction to the study of the relationship between civic engagement, public policy and social justice.  This relationship is grounded by the precept that robust democratic participation is necessary for the development of public policies that authentically address poverty, economic inequality, education, economic development and other issues related to the quality of life.


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  • POLS 2310 - Introduction to American Law (3)

    Prerequisites:   An introduction to the American legal system and legal theories, doctrines and procedures by which the civil and criminal justice systems operate.  Special attention will be paid to the structure of and procedures for resolving civil disputes and criminal charges, the work of lawyers, judges and juries, the development of common law and the significance of case precedent, and how to read appellate court decisions to extract and apply rules of law.  The analysis of judicial branch doctrines and rules of law as public policy from the perspective of the social sciences will also be emphasized.


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  • POLS 2330 - Political Theory (3)

    An introduction to the content and context of political philosophies and how they have shaped political structures and modes of governing throughout history.


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  • POLS 2800 - Applied Comparative Civic Engagement (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A review of contemporary social, economic, and public policy alternatives and an examination of the micro and macro level social, economic, and public policy making process from a local, state, national, and international perspective, employing international service-learning as a tool for addressing social, economic, and public policy issues.


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  • POLS 3020 - Major Powers and Asia (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A survey of the inter-relationship of the global interests of the major powers (U. S., Russia, People’s Republic of China) and the regional interests of Asian nations.


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  • POLS 3040 - Major Powers and Africa (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A survey of the inter-relationship of the global interests of the major powers (U.S., Russia, People’s Republic of China) and the regional interests of African nations.


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  • POLS 3120 - Governments of the Far East (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of China, Japan, and other East Asian governments, with emphasis on the relationship of governmental structure to the historical and philosophical development of these nations.


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  • POLS 3230 - Political Organizing and Public Policy (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of the role of mass non-electoral political participation, specifically community organizing and social movements, in the development and trajectory of American democracy and public policy.  The course will look at the historical and ongoing struggle to address racism, sexism, classism, environmental injustice, and other issues such as poverty and inequality.


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  • POLS 3310 - Constitutional Law: Powers of Government (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . A study of judicial interpretation of the Constitution, the separation of governmental powers, federal-state relations, the control of interstate commerce, and the role of the federal courts in the development of the concepts of due process and equal protection.


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  • POLS 3311 - Constitutional Law: Civil Rights & Liberties (3)

    A study of rights and liberties protected by the Bill of Rights and selected other amendments.  Additional topics include the rights of the accused, rights of privacy, discrimination and state obligations under the 14th Amendment.


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  • POLS 3500 - Practicum in Political Science (3)

    Prerequisites: POLS 2100 . An introduction to the theory and practice of the community political process. Students entering the course will spend a minimum of three hours per week in a particular field under the guidance of an instructor.


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