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University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Pharmaceutical Sciences
  

  • PHRM 4130 - Bioanalytical Chemistry Lecture (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3120 /CHEM 3320  – Organic Chemistry II Lecture and Lab or with the consent of the instructor. Interdisciplinary knowledge is becoming increasingly essential to the modern scientist. Bioanalytical chemistry is an interdisciplinary field in which analytical methods and instruments are used to solve problems of interest in biology or biochemistry. The goal of this course will be to educate students in analytical methodologies used to separate and characterize compounds in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. This course will provide students the opportunity to learn mass spectrometry of small molecules and biomolecules, LC/MS, separation techniques (gel filtration chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic techniques (UV-VIS) absorption, technology.


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  • PHRM 4131 - Lab (1)

    Interdisciplinary knowledge is becoming increasingly essential to the modern scientist. Bioanalytical chemistry is an interdisciplinary field in which analytical methods and instruments are used to solve problems of interest in biology or biochemistry. The goal of this course will be to educate students in analytical methodologies used to separate and characterize compounds in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. This course will provide students the opportunity to learn mass spectrometry of small molecules and biomolecules, LC/MS, separation techniques (gel filtration chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), spectroscopic techniques (UV-VIS) absorption, technology.


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  • PHRM 4270 - Introduction to Pharmaceutical Technical Writing (3)

    The anticipation of this course is that students will understand the process and steps involved in writing scientific papers, review articles, reports, patent applications, and standard operating procedures to succeed in today’s competitive Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology environment.  The course includes online modules, discussions, and complex writing assignments.  Furthermore, the students are required to search the literature to extract useful information and to complete a review paper and an opinion.


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Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)

    (Fall, Spring) An investigation of the methods and goals of philosophy as a distinctive mode of inquiry. The primary goals of the course are to enable the student to gain an understanding of what is involved in the philosophical search for truth and to provide the student with an opportunity to develop the capacity for philosophical thinking.


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  • PHIL 2000 - Critical Thinking (3)

    An introduction to basic rules and principles of critical thinking through an examination of the nature and structure of different kinds of argument. The goal of the course is to enhance the student’s ability to think clearly and rationally.


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  • PHIL 2110 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3)

    A historical survey of philosophy from classical antiquity through the Medieval period with special attention given to the philosophies of Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas.


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  • PHIL 2120 - History of Philosophy II: Modern Philosophy (3)

    A historical investigation of major philosophers of the 17th and 18th centuries, with special emphasis on Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, and Berkeley.


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  • PHIL 2300 - Logic (3)

    (Fall, Spring) A study of deductive arguments, problems with ordinary language, logical fallacies, modern symbolic logic, inductive logic, and scientific method.


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  • PHIL 2320 - Philosophy of Mind (3)

    Examination of philosophical problems related to understanding the nature of the mind, such as the mind-body problem, the nature of self-knowledge, the criterion of the mental, the problem of consciousness, the problem of other minds, the problem of personal identity, and the analysis of particular psychological concepts such as desire, belief and intention.


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  • PHIL 2500 - Religions and the World (3)

    A comparison of the major religions of the world, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The course examines the views of each religion concerning the concept of deity, human nature, the meaning and purpose of life, and the conditions of salvation/enlightenment.


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  • PHIL 2520 - Epistemology (3)

    Examination of theories of knowledge, including problems concerning the analysis of knowledge and belief, skepticism, foundations of knowledge, epistemic justification, social epistemology, reasoning, theories of truth, testimony, memory, and perceptual knowledge.


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  • PHIL 3210 - Social and Political Philosophy (3)

    An analysis of central concepts in the logic of political obligation, justice, and law. The course explores the place of legal judgment in the context of value judgment in general.


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  • PHIL 3220 - Philosophy of Religion (3)

    An examination of the divine attributes, religious experience, faith, religious diversity, immortality, and conflicts between religion and science.


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  • PHIL 3320 - Philosophy of Existence (3)

    A study of philosophical literature dealing with basic aspects and dimensions of human existence. The primary purpose of the course is to provide a philosophical investigation of the “human condition.”


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  • PHIL 4210 - Philosophy of Art (3)

    An analysis of fundamental concepts of art, such as beauty, form, and aesthetic pleasure, together with an examination of some of the major philosophies of art.


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  • PHIL 4500 - Independent Study (3)

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. An intensive, comprehensive investigation of a particular philosopher, school of philosophy, or philosophical issue.


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Physical Educ Teacher Educ
  

  • PETE 2095 - Methods of Stunts & Tumbling (1)

    Prerequisites: PEDU major. This course is designed to teach the basic skills of stunts and tumbling. Open to physical education majors only.


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Physical Education
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • PEDU 1541 - Fitness (2)

    An introductory course in fitness that offers the latest fitness knowledge based on up-to-date findings in exercise physiology and fitness, along with the tools for self-assessment and guidelines for developing a personalized fitness program. CPR licensure is a requirement of the course. This course is also offered online.


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  • PEDU 2000 - Introduction to Physical Education (3)

    This course is designed as an introduction to the field of Physical Education and related areas of sport and recreation. The historical development, foundations and trends, scope, careers, relative to physical education, sport, and recreation are addressed. WI


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  • PEDU 2010 - Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System (3)

    This course provides students with practical applications and functional anatomical strategies of theory associated with human movement/sport rehabilitation.


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  • PEDU 2020 - Advanced Bowling (2)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 1020 , 125 average. An advanced study of the bowling technique and an introduction to the concepts of team bowling, handicap bowling, and league bowling. (Lab fee is required.)


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  • PEDU 2060 - Advanced Physical Conditioning (2)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 1541  or PEDU 1030 , or permission of instructor. The NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) standards of training using Tactical Strength and Conditioning to apply scientific knowledge to physically train military, fire and rescue, law enforcement, protective services, and other emergency personnel to improve performance, promote wellness, and decrease injury risk.


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  • PEDU 2070 - Advanced Weight Training (2)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 1130 . An advanced study of the principles of weight training regimen including diet, proper supplementation, and flexibility. Designed to give an overview of the principles of training and the proper position techniques.


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  • PEDU 2080 - Group Exercise Leadership I (2)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 1541 , PEDU 1080 . The course is designed to teach skills that are required to plan and instruct a group exercise class. Topics covered include class formats, use of music, choreography, cue, monitoring techniques, and successful instruction techniques. Students will learn skills by practice teaching sessions, observations/participation, and instructor evaluations. Students will be expected to take and pass the Group Exercise Instructor Certification exam.


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  • PEDU 2085 - Group Exercise Leadership II (1)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 1541 , PEDU 1080 . A teacher methods course designed to teach skills that are required to plan and instruct a group exercise class in a public school setting. Topics covered include class formats, use of music, choreography, cue, monitoring techniques, and successful instruction techniques. Students will learn skills by practice teaching sessions, observations/participation, and instructor evaluations. Students will be expected to take and pass the Group Exercise Instructor Certification exam. (Physical Education Licensure students only).


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  • PEDU 2300 - Practicum I in Athletic Training (2)

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


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  • PEDU 3000 - Motor Learning (3)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 2000  or RECR 1000 . An analysis of skill acquisition. Primary consideration given to the cognitive and motor processes underlying the learning of motor skills and factors that influence motor skill learning. Lab required


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  • PEDU 3201 - Orthopedic & Physical Assessment I (3)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program This course provides an advanced study of orthopedic and physical assessment pertaining to injuries and conditions of the lower extremity along with general medical conditions.


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  • PEDU 3202 - Orthopedic & Physical Assessment II (3)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program and  . This course provides an advanced study of orthopedic and physical assessment pertaining to injuries and conditions of the upper extremity along with general medical conditions.


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  • PEDU 3220 - Administrative Aspects in Athletic Training (3)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program. An introductory course in athletic training administrative practices.  Topics and activities include facility design, budget planning, program management, policies, procedures, information systems, and risk management.


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  • PEDU 3230 - Therapeutic Modalities (4)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, PEDU 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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  • PEDU 3240 - Therapeutic Exercise (4)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program and PEDU 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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  • PEDU 3301 - Practicum II in Athletic Training (1)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program and PEDU 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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  • PEDU 3302 - Practicum III in Athletic Training (1)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program and PEDU 3301 , PEDU 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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  • PEDU 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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  • PEDU 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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  • PEDU 3620 - Lifeguarding (3)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 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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  • PEDU 3630 - Water Safety Instruction (3)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 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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  • PEDU 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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  • PEDU 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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  • PEDU 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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  • PEDU 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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  • PEDU 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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  • PEDU 4303 - Field Experience I (1)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, PEDU 3302 , PEDU 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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  • PEDU 4304 - Field Experience II (2)

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


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  • PEDU 4500 - Adapted Physical Education (3)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1610 , BIOL 1620 ; and PEDU 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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  • PEDU 4640 - Internship in Exercise Science (6 to 12)

    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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  • PEDU 4710 - Coaching Theory (3)

    Prerequisites: PEDU 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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  • PEDU 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: PEDU 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: PEDU 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 for Recreation and Sport Services (3)

    Pre- or Co-requisite:   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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