May 10, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Philosophy

  
  • PHL 4700 - Senior Research: Philosophy (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Capstone Experience
    Designed for majors in Philosophy. Development and completion of an independent research project in the context of a seminar in which the student’s ideas, drafts and thesis are questioned and defended. In addition to the discussion of each student’s work, issues regarding the nature of philosophy will be discussed. This course provides an opportunity to utilize philosophical skills in a systematic analysis of a philosophical problem. Each student will develop a thesis to be presented and defended in a public forum.
    Prerequisites: nine semester hours in PHL courses at or above the 2000 level or consent of the instructor.
  
  • PHL 4900 - Internship (3-6)


    When Offered: On Demand
    Field work in applied philosophy. Proposal must be approved by the philosophy faculty.
    Graded on an S/U basis.

Physical Education

  
  • P E 1530-1549 - Selected Topics (1-4)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1700 - Swimming for Nonswimmers (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1702 - Beginning Swimming (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1703 - Intermediate Swimming (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1704 - Advanced Swimming (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1705 - Open Water SCUBA Diving (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
    (Fee charged)
  
  • P E 1706 - Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diving (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
    (Fee charged)
  
  • P E 1709 - Water Aerobics (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1712 - Swimming for Fitness (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1714 - Water Polo (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1718 - Lifeguarding and Water Safety (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
    Denotes courses that lead to or prepare students for certification(s)
  
  • P E 1720 - Hiking (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1721 - Backpacking/Orienteering (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1722 - Geocaching (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1724 - Canoeing (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1725 - Intermediate Canoeing (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1727 - Fly Fishing (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1730 - Rock Wall Climbing (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1731 - Rock Climbing (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1732 - Bouldering (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1733 - Mountain Biking (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1734 - Intermediate Mountain Biking (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1735 - Whitewater Rafting (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1736 - Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1738 - Flat Water Kayaking (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1739 - Stand Up Paddleboarding (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1742 - Aerobics (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1743 - Intermediate Aerobics (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1744 - Zumba (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1745 - Jogging/Conditioning (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1747 - Walking/Conditioning (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1751 - Yoga (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1752 - Intermediate Yoga (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1754 - Weight Training (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1755 - Intermediate Weight Training (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1756 - CrossFit (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1759 - Indoor Cycling (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1770 - Self-Defense (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1775 - Fencing (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1778 - Tai Chi (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1780 - Kung Fu (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1782 - Arnis Stick Fighting (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1784 - Jiu Jitsu (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1790 - Basketball (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1791 - Intermediate Basketball (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1793 - Field Hockey (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1795 - Flag Football (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1800 - Ultimate Frisbee (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1802 - Soccer (1)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1804 - Indoor Soccer (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1810 - Badminton (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1812 - Pickleball (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1819 - Racquetball (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1820 - Intermediate Racquetball (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1822 - Tennis (1)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1823 - Intermediate Tennis (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1825 - Volleyball (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1827 - Wallyball (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1840 - Softball (1)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1850 - Archery (1)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
  
  • P E 1873 - Alpine Skiing (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
    (Fee charged)
  
  • P E 1874 - Intermediate Alpine Skiing (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
    (Fee charged)
  
  • P E 1876 - Alpine Snowboarding (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
    (Fee charged)
  
  • P E 1877 - Intermediate Alpine Snowboarding (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
    (Fee charged)
  
  • P E 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)


    When Offered: On Demand
    A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
    May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
    Approved contract required.

Physics

  
  • PHY 1101 - How Things Work (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Themes: “How Things Work” and “Physics of Self Expression”)
    An introductory survey of the ideas of mechanics, fluids, wave motion, sound, light, and special relativity. Objects from our daily environment will be considered as their operation, histories, and relationships to one another are explored. This course seeks to dispel the mysteries surrounding everyday phenomena.  Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Not open to students who have credit for PHY 2010 .
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .) Corequisite: MAT 1010  or MAT 1020  or MAT 1025 .
  
  • PHY 1102 - Environment and Everyday Life (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “How Things Work”)
    An introductory survey of thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Objects from our daily environment will be considered as their operation, histories, and relationships to one another are explored. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: PHY 1101 . PHY 1102 is not open to students who have credit for PHY 1830  or PHY 2010 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • PHY 1103 - General Physics I (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: (PHY 1103 and PHY 1104 ) Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics of Our Technological World”)
    A study of the basic principles of physics including mechanics, thermodynamics, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Not open to students with credit for PHY 2010 
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .) Corequisite for PHY 1103: MAT 1020  or MAT 1025  or the equivalent.
  
  • PHY 1104 - General Physics II (4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: (PHY 1103  and PHY 1104) Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics of Our Technological World”)
    A study of the basic principles of physics including mechanics, thermodynamics, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Not open to students with credit for PHY 2010 .
    Prerequisite for PHY 1104: PHY 1103  or the equivalent. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • PHY 1111 - How Things Work - Lab (1)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Themes: “How Things Work” and “Physics of Self Expression”)
    An introductory laboratory survey of the ideas of mechanics, fluids, wave motion, sound, and light. Objects from our daily environment will be considered as their operation, histories, and relationships to one another are explored. Laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: 3 credit hours of PHY 1101  transferred from another institution.
  
  • PHY 1112 - Environment and Everyday Life - Lab (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “How Things Work”)
    An introductory laboratory survey of thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Objects from our daily environment will be considered as their operation, histories, and relationships to one another are explored. Laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: 3 credit hours of PHY 1102  transferred from another institution.
  
  • PHY 1113 - General Physics I - Lab (1)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics of Our Technological World”)
    A laboratory study of the basic principles of physics including mechanics, thermodynamics, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: 3 credit hours of PHY 1103  transferred from another institution.
  
  • PHY 1114 - General Physics II - Lab (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics of Our Technological World”)
    A laboratory study of the basic principles of physics including mechanics, thermodynamics, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: 3 credit hours of PHY 1104  transferred from another institution.
  
  • PHY 1150 - Analytical Physics I (5)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: (PHY 1150 and PHY 1151 ) Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics with Calculus”)
    An analytical and quantitative treatment of physics at a somewhat more advanced level than the PHY 1103 -PHY 1104  sequence using calculus. Intended primarily for students majoring in the natural sciences, mathematical sciences, and pre-engineering. Topics covered include mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and quantum phenomena. Lecture four hours, laboratory three hours.
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .) Corequisite for PHY 1150: MAT 1110 .
  
  • PHY 1151 - Analytical Physics II (5)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: (PHY 1150  and PHY 1151) Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics with Calculus”)
    An analytical and quantitative treatment of physics at a somewhat more advanced level than the PHY 1103 -PHY 1104  sequence using calculus. Intended primarily for students majoring in the natural sciences, mathematical sciences, and pre-engineering. Topics covered include mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and quantum phenomena. Lecture four hours, laboratory three hours.
    (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .) Corequisite for PHY 1151: MAT 1120 .
  
  • PHY 1160 - Analytical Physics I - Lab (1)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics with Calculus”)
    Laboratory exercises in mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and quantum phenomena at a somewhat more advanced level than the PHY 1103 -PHY 1104  sequence using calculus. Intended primarily for students majoring in the natural sciences, mathematical sciences, and pre-engineering. Laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisite: 3-4 credit hours of PHY 1150  transferred from another institution.
  
  • PHY 1161 - Analytical Physics II - Lab (1)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics with Calculus”)
    Laboratory exercises in mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and quantum phenomena at a somewhat more advanced level than the PHY 1103-PHY 1104 sequence using calculus. Intended primarily for students majoring in the natural sciences, mathematical sciences, and pre-engineering. Laboratory three hours.
    Prerequisite: 3-4 credit hours of PHY 1151  transferred from another institution.
  
  • PHY 1810 - Light and Color (4)


    When Offered: On Demand
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics of Self Expression”)
    An introductory course intended primarily for students of the fine and applied arts as well as others interested in optical phenomena. Topics include the perception of light and color, color mixing, polarized light, photography, lasers, and holography. The laboratory will involve hands-on investigation of the properties of light using various methods including but not limited to lasers, spectrometers, lenses and mirrors, and photographic equipment. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: MAT 1025  or permission of the instructor. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • PHY 1812 - Acoustics and Harmonics (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics of Self Expression”)
    An exploration of sound and the underlying physical principles that govern it: Newton’s laws of motion, energy, power, pressure, elasticity, oscillations, waves, resonances, and harmonics, as well as the quantitative application of these principles to topics such as: musical intervals, the equal-tempered scale, the decibel scale, harmony, dissonance, overtones, hearing, voices, and the construction and timbre of musical instruments. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: MAT 1010  or permission of the instructor. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • PHY 1814 - Sound and Recording (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Physics of Self Expression”)
    An exploration of acoustics, electronic circuits and signal processing as it applies to the creation and recording of sound and music. Topics to be covered include: AC and DC circuits, filtering, amplification, mechanical and electromagnetic properties of speakers, microphones, analog and digital recording, acoustics of rooms, digital audio signal processing, electronic synthesizers, multi-track recording, and mastering. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: PHY 1812  or PHY 1103  or PHY 1150 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • PHY 1830 - The Physical Principles of Energy and Sustainability (3)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
    GEN ED: Integrative Learning Experience (Theme: “Sustainability and Global Resources”)
    An introduction to the physical principles governing energy and renewable technologies. Topics will include: thermal, geothermal, electrical, magnetic, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and other sources of energy as well as other sustainable technologies such as conservation of material resources. PHY 1830 is not open to students who have credit for PHY 1102 .
  
  • PHY 2010 - Intermediate Physics I (4)


    When Offered: Fall
    A study of basic formulations and concepts in classical physics including mechanics, static and dynamic electricity, and magnetism. Calculus and vector methods are used. Intended primarily for students majoring or minoring in physics. Lecture four hours.
    Prerequisites:  PHY 1103  or PHY 1150  with a grade of “C-” (1.7) or higher, and MAT 1120 .
  
  • PHY 2020 - Intermediate Physics II (4)


    When Offered: Spring
    A study of basic formulations and concepts in classical physics including mechanics, static and dynamic electricity, and magnetism. Calculus and vector methods are used. Intended primarily for students majoring or minoring in physics. Lecture four hours.
    Prerequisites: PHY 1104  or PHY 1151  with a grade of “C-” (1.7) or higher, PHY 2010  with a grade of “C-” (1.7) or higher, and MAT 2130 .
  
  • PHY 2210 - Physics Laboratory Techniques and Data Analysis (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
    A course designed for physics majors emphasizing experimental techniques, measurements, data and error analysis, experimental planning and evaluation, and report writing. Intermediate classical experiments with both oral and written reports. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisite: R C 2001  or its equivalent. Corequisite: PHY 2020 .
  
  • PHY 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)


    When Offered: Fall; Spring
  
  • PHY 2700 - Computer Interfacing (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    An introduction to the basic principles of computer interfacing and machine language programming. Topics to be covered include analog to digital, digital to analog, voltage to frequency conversion, data transmissions, and applications of these topics using departmental microcomputers.
    Prerequisite: PHY 1104  or PHY 1151 .
  
  • PHY 3001 - Analytical Methods in Physics (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    This course prepares students for the mathematical rigor associated with the junior and senior level theoretical physics courses. Topics include: series, complex numbers, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, vector analysis, Fourier series and transforms, differential equations, and special functions. The course will focus on mathematics required for PHY 3010 - Classical Mechanics (3) , PHY 3020 - Electromagnetism (3) , and PHY 4640 - Quantum Mechanics (3) .
    Prerequisite: MAT 2130  with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher; Corequisite: PHY 2020 .
  
  • PHY 3010 - Classical Mechanics (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    A study of classical problems in mechanics. Topics include motion in noninertial reference frames, particle systems and collisions, rigid bodies, and Lagrangian mechanics.
    Prerequisite: PHY 3001  with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher. Corequisite: MAT 3130  or permission of the instructor.
  
  • PHY 3011 - Classical Mechanics II (3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    A continuation of PHY 3010 , Classical Mechanics. This course covers advanced applications of Lagrange’s equations, Hamilton’s equations, an introduction to the mechanics of continuous media, elementary tensor algebra, and the rotation of a rigid body in space.
    Prerequisites: PHY 3010 , MAT 3130  and permission of the instructor.
  
  • PHY 3020 - Electromagnetism (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    A study of electromagnetic theory, including the solution of electrostatics problems using Laplace’s equation, fields in dielectric media, magnetic fields of steady and varying currents, and the development and application of Maxwell’s equations.
    Prerequisites: PHY 2020  and PHY 3001  with a grade of “C” or higher in each and MAT 3130 , or permission of the instructor.
  
  • PHY 3030 - Electomagnetic Waves and Optics (3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    A rigorous introduction to wave and geometric optics with applications including lasers, interferometers, spectroscopy, telescopes, fiber optics, and remote sensing.  Electromagnetic wave theory is developed from Maxwell’s Equations and applied to describe the interaction of visible electromagnetic radiation with matter.  Other topics include polarization, refraction, reflection, absorption, dispersion, and Fourier optics.  Geometric optics is employed to study image formation by optical systems using both ray-tracing and matrix optics methods.  Wave optics is used to study interference, diffraction, and coherence.
    Prerequisites:  Minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in PHY 2020  and PHY 3210  required.
  
  • PHY 3140 - Environmental Physics (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    A study of the physical principles underlying current environmental problems and issues such as global climate change and ozone depletion, and an examination of possible mitigating technologies. Other topics include the interaction of electromagnetic radiation and planetary atmospheres, radiative forcing, the greenhouse effect and the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere, the paleoclimate of the earth and global climate change, alternative energy sources, and the viability of nuclear power.
    Prerequisite: PHY 1104  or PHY 1151 .
  
  • PHY 3150 - Atmospheric Physics (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    An introduction to the principles of atmospheric physics. After a survey of climatology and the hydrologic and carbon cycles, this course focuses on important aspects of atmospheric physics including thermodynamics, radiative transfer, atmospheric chemistry, cloud microphysics, atmospheric and fluid dynamics, weather systems, boundary layer physics, and climate dynamics. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisites: PHY 1150  and PHY 1151 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
  
  • PHY 3160 - Introduction to Geophysics (3)


    When Offered: Spring
    An introductory survey of whole earth geophysics through theory and practice. The theory portion of the course covers seismology (techniques in reflection and refraction seismology), geothermics, radioactive dating, surface processes, tectonics, orogenics, gravity and gravimetric techniques, electrical and magnetic surveys, and borehole logging. The practical component of the course includes the utilization of several of these methods to study subsurface environments. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
    Prerequisites OR corequisites: one introductory geology course (GLY 1101 , GLY 1102 , GLY 1103 , GLY 1104 , GLY 1105 , or GLY 1510 ) plus PHY 1103  (or PHY 1150 ), and MAT 1110 , or permission of the instructor.
    (Same as GLY 3160 .)
  
  • PHY 3210 - Modern Physics I (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    An introduction to the theories and experiments of 20th-century physics: special relativity; wave-particle duality; atomic structure; and natural and artificial radioactivity. Elementary results from quantum theory will be applied to the solid state and the nucleus. Descriptive treatment of frontier topics such as particle physics, accelerators, and superconductivity. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisite: PHY 1151  or corequisite PHY 2010 .
  
  • PHY 3211 - Modern Physics II (3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    An introduction to the theories and experiments of 20th-century physics: special relativity; wave-particle duality; atomic structure; and natural and artificial radioactivity. Elementary results from quantum theory will be applied to the solid state and the nucleus. Descriptive treatment of frontier topics such as particle physics, accelerators, and superconductivity. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisite: PHY 1151  or corequisite PHY 2010 .
  
  • PHY 3230 - Thermal Physics (3)


    When Offered: Fall
    A study of the laws of thermodynamics and their applications. An introduction to kinetic theory and statistical mechanics is included. Lecture three hours.
    Prerequisites: PHY 1104  or PHY 1151 , and MAT 2130 .
  
  • PHY 3350 - Physical Science Investigations (3)


    When Offered: On Demand
    A course primarily for elementary education majors who choose their academic concentration in science. Simple demonstrations and laboratory experiments will emphasize a conceptual approach to the physical ideas usually introduced in the elementary science curriculum. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
 

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