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P E 1706 - Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diving (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
(Fee charged)
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P E 1709 - Water Aerobics (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1712 - Swimming for Fitness (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1714 - Water Polo (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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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)
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P E 1720 - Hiking (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1721 - Backpacking/Orienteering (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1722 - Geocaching (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1724 - Canoeing (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1725 - Intermediate Canoeing (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1727 - Fly Fishing (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1730 - Rock Wall Climbing (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1731 - Rock Climbing (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1732 - Bouldering (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1733 - Mountain Biking (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1734 - Intermediate Mountain Biking (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1735 - Whitewater Rafting (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1736 - Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1738 - Flat Water Kayaking (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1739 - Stand Up Paddleboarding (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1742 - Aerobics (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1743 - Intermediate Aerobics (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1744 - Zumba (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1745 - Jogging/Conditioning (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1748 - Tai Chi (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1751 - Yoga (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1752 - Intermediate Yoga (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1754 - Weight Training (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1755 - Intermediate Weight Training (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1756 - CrossFit (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1759 - Indoor Cycling (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1769 - Personal Trainer Training (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
Denotes courses that lead to or prepare students for certification(s)
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P E 1770 - Self-Defense (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1775 - Fencing (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1780 - Kung Fu (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1782 - Arnis Stick Fighting (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1790 - Basketball (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1791 - Intermediate Basketball (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1793 - Field Hockey (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1795 - Flag Football (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1800 - Ultimate Frisbee (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1802 - Soccer (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1804 - Indoor Soccer (1)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1810 - Badminton (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1819 - Racquetball (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1820 - Intermediate Racquetball (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1822 - Tennis (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1823 - Intermediate Tennis (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1825 - Volleyball (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1840 - Softball (1)
When Offered: Fall
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
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P E 1873 - Alpine Skiing (1)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
(Fee charged)
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P E 1874 - Intermediate Alpine Skiing (1)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
(Fee charged)
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P E 1876 - Alpine Snowboarding (1)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
(Fee charged)
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P E 1877 - Intermediate Alpine Snowboarding (1)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
(Fee charged)
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P E 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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.
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P E 3556 - How Children Move: Implications for Elementary Education (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An overview of movement experiences in games and dance focusing on the teaching of children K-8. Lecture one hour, laboratory two hours.
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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 .
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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 .)
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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.
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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 .)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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 .)
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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 .)
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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 .)
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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 .
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PHY 2010 - Intermediate Physics I (4)
When Offered: Fall-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 1103 or PHY 1150 with a grade of “C-” (1.7) or higher, and MAT 1120 .
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PHY 2020 - Intermediate Physics II (4)
When Offered: Fall-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 .
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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 .
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PHY 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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PHY 2700 - Computer Interfacing (3)
When Offered: Fall. Even-numbered years
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 .
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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.
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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.
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PHY 3020 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (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.
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PHY 3021 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves II (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A continuation of PHY 3020 , Electromagnetic Fields and Waves. This course covers applications of Maxwell’s Equations, including the propagation of plane electromagnetic waves in free space and other media; the general principles of guided waves; and the radiation of electromagnetic waves, including a discussion of the electric dipole antenna.
Prerequisites: PHY 3020 and permission of the instructor.
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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 .
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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 .)
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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 .)
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PHY 3210 - Modern Physics I (3)
When Offered: Fall-Spring
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 .
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PHY 3211 - Modern Physics II (3)
When Offered: Fall-Spring
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 .
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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 .
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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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PHY 3400 - Physics Instruction Practicum (3)
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the practical aspects of teaching high school physics. Some of the topics covered include current educational issues, resources required for laboratories, construction and presentation of physics demonstrations, classroom presentations, and the use of computers in the classroom. The course includes guest speakers, field trips, projects (individual and group), and classroom presentations. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: PHY 1104 or PHY 1151 or consent of the instructor.
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PHY 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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PHY 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process at 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.
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PHY 3521 - Secondary Science Field Experience (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process at the secondary school 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. Required of all teacher-licensure candidates in physics.
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PHY 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
For example: Energy (2), a survey course designed to provide an understanding of energy options on personal, national, and global levels. The course explores fossil and nuclear fuel reserves, electric power production, and various energy alternatives, particularly solar energy.
No prerequisite.
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PHY 3560 - Undergraduate Research (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
The student will participate in on-going faculty-directed research. This will include involvement in the solution of a theoretical problem or in experimental work such as the design of an experiment or experimental apparatus, acquisition of data, and/or data reduction and analysis. This course is required for students planning to graduate with departmental honors. For honors credit, the work must also include presentation of the results in a scholarly publication or at a professional meeting.
Course may be repeated for a total credit of four semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
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PHY 3850 - Environucleonics (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A study of how atomic and nuclear radiation interact with humans and their environment-with special emphasis on the technology of measurement and criteria for evaluation. Discussions of basic radiation properties and radiation detection as well as special analysis techniques such as neutron activation and X-ray fluorescence will be integral to the course. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: PHY 1104 or PHY 1151 .
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PHY 3851 - Environucleonics Laboratory (1)
When Offered: On Demand
Laboratory investigation and skills development aligned with the methods of PHY 3850 . Basic detection involving GM, gas flow and scintillation detector systems, pulse height analysis, statistical tests and treatment of data, utilization of neutron activation and X-ray fluorescence will be featured. Laboratory three hours.
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHY 3850 . Field trips may be required.
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PHY 4020 - Computational Methods in Physics and Engineering (3)
When Offered: Fall
A course designed to introduce the student to modern techniques and algorithms in computational physics, involving solutions of real physical systems using techniques from interpolation, optimization, non-linear least squares, the numerical integration of ordinary and partial differential equations, Monte Carlo methods, Fourier analysis and stability analysis. Applications of these techniques will be selected from the areas of mechanics, optics, modern physics, astrophysics, engineering, signal processing, and electromagnetism. Programming will be carried out in a computer language such as ‘C’ (2.0) or Fortran. (COMPUTER) Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisites: PHY 2010 and PHY 2020 (with a grade of “C” (2.0) or higher in each) and MAT 2130 , or permission of the instructor. [Dual listed with PHY 5020.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department
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PHY 4210 - Methods of experiemental Physics (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
Measurement theory, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of data experiment design and scientific report writing. A limited number of advanced laboratory experiments will be performed which illustrate important concepts and methods. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours.
Prerequisite: PHY 2020 , PHY 2210 and PHY 3210 . Literature searches, written reports and some oral reports will be required.
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PHY 4330 - Digital Electronics (4)
When Offered: Fall
This course provides an introduction to digital electronics, with an emphasis on the study of components that are building blocks for digital devices and equipment, especially microcomputers. Emphasis will be placed on the design of combinatorial, sequential, and state machine (ASM) circuits, including simplification by Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and computer-aided tools. Hardware description languages will be used to implement designs on programmable logic devices (PLD). Topics to be covered include: number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, gates, flip-flops, medium scale integration devices, combinatorial and sequential circuits, ASM, PLD, arithmetic logic units, memory, input-output, D/A, A/D, and a generic CPU. The industry-oriented, hands-on labs involve circuit construction, testing and trouble-shooting using modern test equipment. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
[Dual listed with PHY 5330.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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