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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

PHA (Pharmacy)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

PHIL (Philosophy)
  

  • PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy (COM)

    Introduces competing philosophical views of reality, perception, learning, and values, emphasizing their relevance to the contemporary world.Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 200 - Introduction to Logic (COM)

    Introduces the formal study of argumentation, including forms of logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, proofs, refutations, and fallacies.Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 215 - Introduction to Social-Political Philosophy

    The search for order for society; major political and social theories from Socrates to the present and critical analysis of these theories. The relation of theories of human nature, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics to the order in society.Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 220 - Introduction to Ethics (COM)

    Examines the major currents and components of ethical theory from classical times to the present, investigating problems arising from specific theories, as well as critically analyzing the validity of these theories for current ethical concerns.Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 313 - Great Philosophers

    Explores the thinking of a selected philosopher. Seeks to understand the ideas behind the philosopher’s thinking and their implication for the modern world. (May be repeated for a total of 9 hours).Credits: (2-3)


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  • PHIL 320 - Professional Ethics

    The study of major normative ethical theories and their application to concrete ethical situations likely to arise in the professional workplace. Emphasis placed on potential conflicts between the goals of the professions and the imperatives of the ethical life, and possibilities for resolution of such conflicts.Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 331 - Philosophy of Science

    An investigation into the nature of science from the perspectives of the scientific disciplines themselves and from the study of the history of scientific development. Inquiry into the structure of scientific method, the scope and limitations of scientific knowledge, and the implications of competing paradigms of scientific world view.Credits: 3


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  • PHIL 454 - Environmental Ethics (COM)

    Presents humanity’s relationship to the environment, its responsibility to nature, and its obligations to future generations, attending to both theory and applications, including the debate over causes of environmental crisis, the value of endangered species, the wilderness, and natural objects; the seriousness of the growing global population and obligations to feed the poor, the feasibility of sustaining an ecological responsible society.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with REL 332.


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  • PHIL 470 - Philosophy of Religion (COM)

    Presents critical inquiry concerning the concept of faith and its relation to reason and belief, the nature of religious experience, concepts of the sacred and the divine, and problems of cross-cultural understanding.Credits: 3


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PHST (Physics Topics)
  

PHTH (Physical Therapy)
  

  • PHTH 142 - Introduction to Physical and Occupational Therapy

    Introduces students to the professions of physical and occupational therapy.Credits: 1


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PHYS (Physics)
  

  • PHYS 101 - Survey of Physics (COM)

    This is a one-semester conceptual course, designed to cover a broad range of physics topics. Critical thinking skills are developed as students apply topics to various problem situations. Students are encouraged to relate concepts learned to personal areas of interest. Topics include mechanics, states of matter, wave motion, sound and electricity magnetism. Credit will not be allowed in both PHYS 101 and PHYS 111-113 or PHYS 211-213.Credits: 4Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 101L.


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  • PHYS 101L - Survey of Physics Lab (COM)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 101.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 101.


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  • PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (COM)

    This is the first course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. The sequence is appropriate for preprofessional majors requiring two semesters of physics. Topics include classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, MATH 102, 115, 120, 121, 123, 125, 281, or consent.Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 111L.


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  • PHYS 111L - Introduction Physics I Lab (COM)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 111.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 111.


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  • PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II (COM)

    This course is the second course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, optics, and some modern physics concepts.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, PHYS 111.Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 113L.


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  • PHYS 113L - Introduction Physics II Lab (COM)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 113.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 113.


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  • PHYS 185 - Introduction to Astronomy I (COM)

    This is a descriptive course that introduces students to solar system astronomy. Emphasis is placed on the development of astronomy, optical instruments and techniques, and solar system objects.Credits: 2Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 185L.


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  • PHYS 185L - Introduction to Astronomy I Lab (COM)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 185.Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 185.


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  • PHYS 187 - Introduction to Astronomy II (COM)

    This course is a descriptive course that introduces stellar astronomy. Emphasis will be placed on stars, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology.Credits: 2Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 187L.


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  • PHYS 187L - Introduction to Astronomy II Lab (COM)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 187.Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 187.


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  • PHYS 211 - University Physics I (COM)

    This is the first course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include classical mechanics and thermodynamics.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, MATH 123 or MATH 125.Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 211L.


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  • PHYS 211L - University Physics I Lab (COM)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 211.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 211.


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  • PHYS 213 - University Physics II (COM)

    This course is the second course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, and optics.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, PHYS 211.Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 213L.


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  • PHYS 213L - University Physics II Lab (COM)

    This laboratory accompanies PHYS 213.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 213.


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  • PHYS 316 - Measurement Theory and Experiment Design (AW)

    This course looks at accuracy, precision and uncertainty and how these quantities propagate as experimental laboratory measurements are converted to experimental results.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, PHYS 213 or PHYS 113.Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 316L.


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  • PHYS 316L - Measurement Theory and Experiment Design Lab

    Laboratory portion of PHYS 316.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 316.


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  • PHYS 318 - Advanced Laboratory I

    Students perform selected experiments in classical and modern physics which illustrate principles and the development of physics, and emphasize experiment design and data analysis.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, PHYS 316 and PHYS 331 or consent.


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  • PHYS 331 - Introduction to Modern Physics (COM)

    This course concentrates on observations and theories of the 20th Century that carried the physicists’ world-view beyond the classical.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, PHYS 213 or PHYS 113 or consent.


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  • PHYS 341 - Thermodynamics (COM)

    This course is an intermediate level thermodynamics course dealing with systems from a macroscopic perspective. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, and equilibria.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, PHYS 213 and MATH 225.


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  • PHYS 343 - Statistical Physics (COM)

    This course provides a systematic introduction to the use of statistical principles applied to the study of thermodynamic systems.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, PHYS 331, PHYS 341, and MATH 321 or consent.


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  • PHYS 361 - Optics (COM)

    This is an intermediate level study of geometrical and physical optics. Topics include analysis of refraction phenomena, thick lenses, wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, and polarization.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, PHYS 213 or PHYS 113 and MATH 225.


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  • PHYS 418 - Advanced Lab II

    Students perform selected experiments in modern physics: gamma ray spectroscopy, half life, beta decay, positron annihilation, neutron capture, bubble chamber events, nuclear statistics, etc.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, PHYS 316.


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  • PHYS 421-521 - Electromagnetism (COM)

    This is a course in the principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell’s equations, and applications.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, PHYS 213 and MATH 321.


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  • PHYS 433-533 - Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics (COM)

    This course covers fundamental topics in nuclear physics and elementary particles. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear spectra and structure, nuclear models, elementary particle theories and high energy physics.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, PHYS 331 or 471.


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  • PHYS 435 - Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

    This course considers the design of nuclear fission and fusion reactors and particle accelerators including discussion of basic nuclear properties, the fission process and reactor control, fusion reactors, environmental effects and nuclear waste management.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, PHYS 331 or consent.


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  • PHYS 439-539 - Solid State Physics (COM)

    This course looks at solid materials from a microscopic level. Topics include basic crystal structure; mechanical and thermal properties; and electronic processes with reference to electrical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, PHYS 331 and MATH 321.


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  • PHYS 449-549 - Science of Solids

    This course covers topics directed at satisfying student interests in areas such as magnetism, semi-conductors, superconductors, ferroelectrics, and devices based on these aspects of solids. The role of defects in solids and strength of materials may also be included.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, PHYS 439 or consent.


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  • PHYS 451-551 - Classical Mechanics (COM)

    This is a systematic introduction to classical mechanics emphasizing motion in three dimensions. Topics include central forces, harmonic oscillations, non-inertial reference frames, rigid body motion, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, PHYS 113 or PHYS 213 and concurrent registration in MATH 321.


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  • PHYS 464 - Senior Design I

    This is the first course of the departmental capstone senior design sequence. The student will write the specifications for a design project and complete the initial design phase for this project addressing economic, environmental, social and success criteria.Credits: 1Prerequisites: P, senior standing in the Physics Department.


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  • PHYS 465 - Senior Design II

    This course completes the departmental capstone senior design project. The student will construct, assemble, and test the project that they designed in PHYS 464.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, PHYS 464.Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 465L.


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  • PHYS 465L - Senior Design II Research

    This is the laboratory portion of PHYS 465 where the design developed in PHYS 464 is built, tested, and made to work.Credits: 0Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 465.


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  • PHYS 471-571 - Quantum Mechanics (COM)

    This is a systematic introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing the Schrodinger equation. Topics include simple soluble problems, the hydrogen atom, approximation methods and other aspects of quantum theory.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, PHYS 331, MATH 321 or consent.


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  • PHYS 481 - Mathematical Physics (COM)

    This course looks at mathematical methods used to formulate and solve problems in various fields of physics. Topics are chosen from: series solutions, special functions, computational methods, complex variables, multi-variate methods, transform methods, and other areas of mathematical applications to physics.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, PHYS 331, MATH 331, or consent.


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  • PHYS 485 - Introduction to Astrophysics

    This course entails the study of stars, star clusters and galaxies. This will include the application of the principles of atomic structure and radiation laws to the interpretation of stellar and nebular spectra, energy generation by thermonuclear reactions and nucleosynthesis, theoretical and observational aspects of stellar evolution and the constituents and structure of stellar systems.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, PHYS 185, PHYS 331, MATH 321.


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