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PALS 109 - Aquatic Fitness (1 credit)
Provides a safe and effective form of non- or low-impact progressive resistance exercise to develop muscular strength and endurance, improve cardiovascular fitness and increase flexibility. No swimming skills are needed for this aquatic class.
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PALS 110 - Indoor Cycling (1 credit)
Stationary cycling methods emphasizing aerobic and anaerobic endurance at all fitness levels. Topics include exercise science concepts, fitness principles and technology.
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PALS 111 - Jogging (1 credit)
Overview of the preparation, training principles, and suggested programs for jogging as exercise. Emphasis given to progression of fitness, techniques, fitness principles, safety and injury prevention, and personalizing program.
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PALS 112 - Personal Fitness Assessment (1 credit)
Provides assessment and prescription of the components of personal fitness. Emphasis on using current technology and assessment techniques to plan and monitor fitness activities to meet personal goals.
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PALS 113 - Triathlon Training (1 credit)
Provides training concepts and practice in the three elements of a triathlon: swimming, biking, and running. Students must know how to swim and provide their own bicycle and helmet. Some training activities may be held off campus.
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PALS 114 - Fitness Swimming (1 credit)
Emphasis on the refinement of swim strokes, wall turns, endurance swimming, and swimming for cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Students must first demonstrate competence in the four basic swimming strokes.
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PALS 116 - High Intensity Training (1 credit)
Introduction to high intensity training to improve muscle strength and function. Emphasis placed on orientation to facilities and equipment, planning an effective program, fundamental principles and techniques of safe and effective muscular and cardiovascular conditioning. F, S.
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PALS 117 - Beginning Strength Training and Conditioning (1 credit)
Introduction to resistance training to improve muscle strength and function. Emphasis placed on orientation to facilities and equipment, planning an effective program, fundamental principles and techniques of safe and effective muscular conditioning.
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PALS 118 - Intermediate Strength Training and Conditioning (1 credit)
Intermediate/ advanced skills associated with strength training for fitness and muscle function. Strength training experience is expected, and topics include concepts such as muscle physiology, advanced training programs, and individualized goal setting.
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PALS 119 - Personal Fitness Vehicles (1 credit)
Introduction to the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively ride human powered vehicles (such as a Trikke carving vehicle) for improved fitness and recreation.
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PALS 120 - Personal Fitness and Technology (1 credit)
Exploring, implementing, and evaluating current technologies as a tool for understanding, developing, and maintaining personal fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Students participate in a variety of health-enhancing physical activities across all components of personal fitness and wellness.
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PALS 124 - Army Physical Fitness (1 credit)
Introduction to the components of fitness. Emphasis is given to the fundamentals of training principles and physical conditioning and the improvement of personal fitness levels. Course includes exercise testing, exercise leadership and team competitions. F, S.
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PALS 125 - Beginning Golf (1 credit)
Fundamentals of golf for the beginning participant. Emphasis placed on essential techniques, concepts, rules and etiquette for successful participation. Course meets at Coastal’s Quail Creek Golf Course.
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PALS 126 - Intermediate Golf (1 credit)
Fundamentals of golf for the experienced participant. Emphasis placed on practice and mastery of golf shots, strategy, rules and etiquette.
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PALS 127 - Beginning Tennis (1 credit)
Fundamentals of tennis for the beginning participant. Emphasis on basic tennis skills and techniques, rules, scoring and etiquette to participate successfully.
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PALS 128 - Intermediate Tennis (1 credit)
For the experienced participant, emphasis on mastery of strokes and shots, advanced strategies, match play and etiquette.
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PALS 129 - Indoor Racquet Sports (1 credit)
Introduction to the fundamentals of indoor racquet sports including but not limited to: racquetball, pickleball, and badminton. Emphasis on basic skills, scoring, rules, etiquette and strategy.
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PALS 130 - Lacrosse (1 credit)
Introduction to the basic skills and techniques for successful participation in the sport of lacrosse. Emphasis on skill progressions, rules, strategies and game play.
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PALS 133 - Beginning Bowling (1 credit)
For beginning participants, topics include basic technique, grip, approaches, releases, spot bowling techniques, rules, equipment, scoring and safety procedures. Course meets off campus.
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PALS 134 - Intermediate Bowling (1 credit)
Emphasis on skill development for students with prior bowling knowledge and experience. Topics include strategy, accuracy, and scientific concepts. Course meets off campus.
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PALS 135 - Flag Football (1 credit)
Introduction to the basic skills, safety, history, rules and game strategies/variations, and fitness principles to participate successfully in flag football (co-ed).
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PALS 136 - Soccer (1 credit)
Designed to teach fundamental skills for game performance, history, rules and game strategy.
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PALS 137 - Basketball (1 credit)
Study designed to introduce beginning and intermediate level skills instruction and strategies leading to active participation in game situations.
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PALS 138 - Volleyball (1 credit)
Study designed to introduce beginning and intermediate level skills instruction and strategies leading to active participation in game situations.
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PALS 139 - Softball (1 credit)
Designed to teach fundamental skills for game performance, history, rules and game strategy.
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PALS 140 - Fencing (1 credit)
Introduction to the basics of the sport of fencing. Emphasis on safety, equipment, techniques, strategic concepts, scoring and rules, physical and mental preparation, and a progression toward competition.
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PALS 141 - Rugby (1 credit)
Introduction to the rules and techniques for successful participation in rugby. Includes modified and international games and the development of basic game skills and tactical game situations.
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PALS 142 - Sand Volleyball (1 credit)
Skill instruction, knowledge, and strategies leading to successful participation in sand volleyball.
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PALS 150 - Ropes Course (1 credit)
An introduction to the use and benefits of a ropes course using the Challenge Course at Coastal Carolina University as a laboratory. Participation focuses on accepted terminology, concept development, and skill acquisition.
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PALS 151 - Sailboarding (1 credit)
Instruction in the art and skill of sailboarding. The student develops the necessary basic techniques to perform the activity.
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PALS 152 - Angling (1 credit)
Instruction in the proper techniques of bait casting, fly casting, and spin casting. Opportunities are provided for practicing each technique.
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PALS 153 - Canoeing and Kayaking (1 credit)
Introduction to canoeing/kayaking as a leisure activity. Emphasis on learning and practicing strokes mechanics, safety procedures, and trip planning on flat water. Some off-campus experiences required.
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PALS 154 - Horseback Riding (1 credit)
An introduction to the various aspects of horseback riding. The student develops the physical skills and the knowledge of safe practices and proper use of equipment.
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PALS 156 - Beginning Rock Climbing (1 credit)
Introduction to the activity and development of basic rock climbing skills and techniques. Topics include safety, equipment, belay, fitness requirements, and climb variety.
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PALS 157 - Cycling (1 credit)
Students develop a knowledge of the types and uses of different bicycles. Safety equipment and safe riding techniques are stressed along with the different levels of intensity of training and use of cycles. (Students are responsible for furnishing their own bicycle.)
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PALS 158 - Snow Skiing (1 credit)
An introduction to the various aspects of snow skiing. Focus of the course is on skill and safety, correct attire and equipment, and skiing techniques prior to completing a ski trip. (Students are responsible for costs associated with the ski trip.)
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PALS 159 - In-line Skating (1 credit)
Techniques and concepts of in-line skating. Topics include safety principles, physical conditioning and fitness concepts, and equipment care. Skates provided if needed.
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PALS 160 - Wilderness Camping (1 credit)
Exposure to and study of the wilderness environment. Emphasis is on conservation of the natural environment and camping without a trace. Students develop skills in various aspects of campcraft. (Students are responsible for costs associated with the trip.)
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PALS 161 - Backpacking (1 credit)
Instruction in the fundamentals of backpacking for those students who have had previous camping experience and are interested in learning basic wilderness and survival skills, to include basic first aid, low impact camping methods, physical conditioning and environmental living skills. (Students are responsible for food costs for trip.)
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PALS 162 - Beginning Social Dance (1 credit)
For the beginning participant, emphasis on basic steps, patterns, and progressions of modern forms of social dance such as shag, salsa, tango, waltz, fox trot, swing, samba, and cha cha. Topics include social elements, etiquette, and fitness principles.
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PALS 163 - Advanced Social Dance (1 credit)
(Prereq: PALS 162 ) For the experienced participant; practice and mastery of advanced dance patterns and forms including but not limited to: shag, salsa, tango, waltz, fox trot, swing, samba, and cha cha.
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PALS 164 - Modern Dance (1 credit)
Introduction of fundamental skills, techniques, and concepts as applied to various forms of contemporary dance
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PALS 165 - Ballet (1 credit)
Study designed to introduce fundamental skills and terminology as they apply to ballet.
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PALS 166 - Jazz (1 credit)
Study designed to introduce fundamental skills and terminology as they apply to jazz dance.
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PALS 167 - Ocean Board Sports (1 credit)
Basic knowledge and skills to enjoy a variety of ocean-based board sports. Course includes an introduction to basic ocean, water, and equipment safety, and introductory instruction and practice in several water board sports (e.g. skim boarding, boogie boarding, and paddle boarding). F, S, Su.
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PALS 169 - Beginning Swimming (1 credit)
For the beginning or non-swimmer. Emphasis on the basic swim strokes, water survival skills, and principles of swimming and water safety.
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PALS 170 - Introduction to Snorkeling and Kayaking (1 credit)
An introduction to breath-hold diving using surface support (snorkeling) systems and the basics of flat-water, wash-deck kayaking.
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PALS 171 - Beginning Scuba Diving (1 credit)
Concepts and practice of SCUBA life support systems and preparation for the SCUBA certification. Academic topics include safety, equipment, dive analysis, physics, physiology, health, and environment. Water skills include buoyancy control, communication, emergency procedures, breathing techniques, equipment management, and rescue skills. Certification and dive costs are required. May only be taken once for credit.
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PALS 172 - Advanced Scuba Diving (1 credit)
(Prereq: PALS 171 or equivalent certification) Theory and practice of NAUI advanced SCUBA diving techniques, skills and experience.
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PALS 173 - Introduction to Surfing (1 credit)
Basic knowledge, skills and enjoyment of surfing and a general understanding of ocean safety. Focus is on learning the local surf areas, different style of waves, and conditions.
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PALS 174 - Scuba Rescue (1 credit)
(Prereq: PALS 172 or equivalent certification) To prepare divers to prevent or handle problems or emergencies. CPR and first aid training also covered.
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PALS 175 - Beginning Karate (1 credit)
An introduction to the fundamentals and basics of Karate. Emphasis on blocks, strikes, kicks, footwork, and fitness principles.
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PALS 176 - Intermediate Karate (1 credit)
An extension of karate fundamentals and basics. Emphasis on advanced blocks, strikes, kicks, and footwork to expand concepts of this martial art.
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PALS 177 - Self-Defense (1 credit)
An introduction to combative activities and self-defense skills. Emphasis placed on preventative measures for personal safety and protection.
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PALS 178 - Women’s Self-Defense (1 credit)
An introduction to combative activities and self-defense skills. Emphasis placed on preventative measures for personal safety and protection for personal safety and protection for women and women’s issues.
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PALS 179 - Outdoor Adventure Activities (1 credit)
Course provides an introductory sampling of outdoor adventure activities. Activities may include but are not limited to: hiking, paddling, biking, wilderness camping, orienteering, ropes course, and rock climbing. Course includes active participation and technical skills, risk management, trip planning, first aid, and equipment care. Lab fee covers equipment usage. Students are separately responsible for costs associated with required trip (identified in class syllabus). F, S.
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physical Science I (3 credits)
(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in six credit hours in mathematics or statistics, or permission of the instructor) (Coreq: PHYS 101L ) The course teaches physical principles as they relate to the societal use of energy. The following energy technologies with their associated pollution problems are examined: fossil fuels, heat engines, hydroelectric power, nuclear power, solar power, energy conservation, and small scale energy systems. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 101L - Introduction to Physical Science I Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 101 ) The laboratory will demonstrate the topics and principles presented in the lecture. Problem sessions and three laboratory hours per week. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 102 - Introduction to Physical Science II (3 credits)
(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in six credit hours in mathematics or statistics, or permission of the instructor) (Coreq: PHYS 102L ) An introduction to physical science including physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 102L - Introduction to Physical Science II Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 102 ) The laboratory will demonstrate the topics and principles presented in the lecture. Problem sessions and three laboratory hours per week. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 103 - Science of the Physical World (3 credits)
(Coreq: PHYS 103L ) This course is designed specifically for non-science majors who have an interest in a general physical science course. Students develop a good understanding of the process of science and the critical thinking skills needed to make informed decisions based on scientific evidence. (This course cannot be used in conjunction with SCIE 101 and SCIE 101L to satisfy science Core Curriculum requirements under the 2006-2007 and prior catalogs.) F, S, Su.
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PHYS 103L - Science of the Physical World Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 103 ) This course demonstrates the scientific principles taught in PHYS 103 . The emphasis is on the scientific process using hands-on active learning techniques. F, S, Su.
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PHYS 137 - Models in Physics (3 credits)
(Coreq: PHYS 137L ) This course is an introduction to the development, testing, analysis, and interpretation of models of physical systems. Through hands-on laboratory activities, students use scientific reasoning and the process of science to discover for themselves physical models that predict behavior for common, everyday applications, such as electric circuits, light, magnets, motion, and energy. The focus of the course is on how science is used as a tool towards understanding our physical world, and specifically serves as an introduction to how science is done within the context of physics. F, S.
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PHYS 137L - Models in Physics Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 137 ) This course is the laboratory component of PHYS 137 . Through hands-on activities, students use scientific reasoning and the process of science to discover for themselves physical models that predict behavior for common, everyday applications, such as electric circuits, light, magnets, motion, and energy. F, S.
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PHYS 201 - General Physics I (3 credits)
(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MATH 131 ) (Coreq: PHYS 201L ) An introductory course for students not preparing for graduate work in physics. Includes a study of mechanics, thermodynamics and acoustics. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 201L - General Physics I Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 201 ) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the lecture. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 202 - General Physics II (3 credits)
(Prereq: MATH 131 with a grade of ‘C’ or better; PHYS 201 ) (Coreq: PHYS 202L ) A continuation of PHYS 201 which includes acoustics, wave motion, electromagnetic theory, optics, relativity, atomic and nuclear physics. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 202L - General Physics II Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 202 ) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the lecture. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 203 - General Physics III (4 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 202 ) A continuation of PHYS 202 which includes optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic physics and nuclear physics. Six hours lecture, problem sessions and laboratory per week. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 205 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences I (3 credits)
(Prereq: MATH 131 or MATH 135 or by Mathematics Placement) (Coreq: PHYS 205L ) The first of a two-semester sequence intended to introduce life science majors to the concepts of physics in a biological context. Topics include Mechanics, Energy, Fluids and Waves. This three-credit lecture and one-credit lab combine for six hours of in-class work each week. F, S.
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PHYS 205L - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences I Laboratory (1 credit)
(Prereq: MATH 131 or MATH 135 or by Mathematics Placement) (Coreq: PHYS 205 ) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the lecture. F, S.
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PHYS 206 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences II (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 205 /PHYS 205L ) (Coreq: PHYS 206L ) The second of a two-semester sequence intended to introduce life science majors to the concepts of physics in a biological context. Topics include Waves & Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, Energy and Atomic Physics. This three-credit lecture and one-credit lab combine for six hours of in-class work each week. F, S.
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PHYS 206L - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences II Laboratory (1 credit)
(Prereq: PHYS 205 /PHYS 205L ) (Coreq: PHYS 206 ) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the lecture. F, S.
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PHYS 210 - Physics for High School Teachers (4 credits)
(Prereq or Coreq: one year of college physics; be under contract to teach in Horry, Georgetown, or Williamsburg County; and hold a valid South Carolina teaching certificate.) The course centers on mechanics, thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear physics. Applications emphasize problem-solving techniques. Mathematical concepts are taught on an algebra and simple trigonometry level. Appropriate computer programs are reviewed. Available for teacher recertification credit only. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 211 - Essentials of Physics I (3 credits)
(Prereq: MATH 160 with a grade of ‘C’ or better, or PHYS 137 with a grade of ‘C’ or better and co-requisite MATH 160 ) (Coreq: PHYS 211L ) An introductory course for scientists and engineers. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, and rotational mechanics. F, S, Su.
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PHYS 211L - Essentials of Physics I Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 211 ) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the lecture. F, S, Su.
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PHYS 212 - Essentials of Physics II (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 211 /PHYS 211L with a grade of ‘C’ or better) (Coreq: PHYS 212L ) A continuation of PHYS 211 for science majors. Topics covered include fluids, thermodynamics, wave motion, electricity, and magnetism. F, S, Su.
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PHYS 212L - Essentials of Physics II Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 212 ) The laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the lecture. F, S, Su.
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PHYS 213 - Fundamentals of Physics I (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 211 /PHYS 211L with a grade of ‘C’ or better) (Coreq: PHYS 213L ) A continuation of PHYS 211 for physics, engineering, and other interested science students. Topics covered include oscillation, fluids, thermodynamics, wave motion, and optics. F.
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PHYS 213L - Fundamentals of Physics I Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 213 ) The laboratory will demonstrate the topics and principles presented in the lecture. F.
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PHYS 214 - Fundamentals of Physics II (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 211 /PHYS 211L with a grade of ‘C’ or better) (Coreq: PHYS 214L ) A continuation of PHYS 213 for physics, engineering, and other interested science students. Topics covered include electricity, magnetism, circuits, and relativity. S.
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PHYS 214L - Fundamentals of Physics II Laboratory (1 credit)
(Coreq: PHYS 214 ) The laboratory will demonstrate the topics and principles presented in the lecture. S.
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PHYS 234 - Statics (3 credits)
(=ENGR 234 ) (Prereq: PHYS 211 ) Deals with system of forces acting on rigid bodies at rest. The course addresses the finding of resultant forces and torques for various bodies. The covered topics include concentrated and distributed forces, centers of gravity and centroids, moments of inertia, and key principles used in engineering. Special attention is directed to forces in frames, structures, beams, and cables in engineering applications. In mechanical or civil engineering, knowledge of statics is key in the design/analysis of structures that must hold their shape while bearing stress or performing a task. F.
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PHYS 235 - Electric Circuits (3 credits)
(=ENGR 235 ) (Prereq: PHYS 137 and MATH 160 , or PHYS 212 ) This course is an introduction to electrical circuit theory and its application to practical direct and alternating current circuits. Topics include: Kirchhoff’s laws, fundamental principles of network theorems, transient and steady-state response of RC, RL and RLC circuits by classical methods, time-domain and frequency-domain relationships, phasor analysis and power. F.
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PHYS 301 - Analytical Mechanics (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 , and MATH 320 or PHYS 310 ) A rigorous treatment of classical mechanics, including conservation of energy and momentum, rotating reference frames, physics of continuous media and wave motion. F.
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PHYS 302 - Electricity and Magnetism (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 214 , and MATH 260 or PHYS 310 ) A more advanced treatment of the concepts of electricity and magnetism. Electrostatics, magnetostatics, dielectrics, Maxwell’s Equations with applications, radiation, reflection, and dispersion. S.
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PHYS 303 - Quantum Mechanics (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 214 ) (Coreq: MATH 320 ) Principles of quantum mechanics, including operators in Hilbert space, matrix mechanics, angular momentum, spin, perturbation theory, and application. F.
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PHYS 310 - Mathematical Methods in Physics (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 , and MATH 161 ) Physics applications of vector calculus, infinite series, complex analysis, differential equations, orthogonal functions, integral equations, linear algebra, and calculus of variations. S.
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PHYS 321 - Electronics (3 credits)
(ENGR 321 ) (Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 214 ) A lab-based class for the study of both analog and digital circuit elements, solid state devices, integrated circuits, and basic circuit design. S.
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PHYS 330 - Computer Interfacing and Instrumentation (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 214 , and MATH 161 ) Applications of computers as integrated to scientific instruments, with emphasis on hardware and instrumentation, online data acquisition, and computer control of experiments. Students learn and use Labview to interface equipment and control experiments. Offered as needed.
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PHYS 340 - Intermediate Astronomy (3 credits)
Survey of diverse astronomical objects and the physical principles used in modeling them. Emphasis is placed on the observational basis and foundations of astrophysics. Stellar magnitudes, colors and spectra, the HR diagram, solar and stellar activity, binary stars, and stellar evolution will be examined.
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PHYS 341 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (3 credits)
(Prereq: MATH 161 , PHYS 214 , and PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 ) An introduction to thermal physics and statistical mechanics, covering entropy, heat, temperature, the Carnot Cycle, free energy, thermodynamic potential, phase equilibria, and the laws of thermodynamics. The connection between the interactions of single particles and the bulk properties of matter will be developed. S.
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PHYS 351 - Computational Methods in Physics (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 214 ) This course introduces students to the computational tools that physicists routinely use to analyze and to codify the foundational principles of physics. By the end of the semester a student completing this course is able to perform order-of-magnitude calculations; design and write computer programs that simulate physical systems described by multiple variables; and analyze a set of noisy data. The communication and synthesis of scientific knowledge is highlighted throughout the course via formal written reports that describe the theoretical analysis of a physical system. F.
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PHYS 352 - Experimental Methods in Physics (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 ) This course focuses on the processes and methods in experimental physics. In particular, students acquire experimental data, recognize patterns and trends within the experimental data, develop models for physical processes, and fit these models to data. Observation, testing, and application experiments are discussed, and students are assessed on their ability to design and conduct these types of experiments. Students also study and apply topics in error analysis, such as the proper reporting of uncertainties, error propagation, statistical analysis, and normal distributions. The communication and synthesis of scientific knowledge is highlighted throughout the course via formal written reports on experimental design and results. F.
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PHYS 398 - Physics Seminar (1 credit)
(=ENGR 398 ) This course focuses on the presentation and discussion of current research topics and other issues of importance in physics or related fields. S.
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PHYS 399 - Independent Study (1 to 6 credits)
(Prereq: permission of the instructor and approved contract) Directed study and/or research on specific topic. F, S, Su.
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PHYS 410 - Optics (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 214 ) A study of the topics of the wave nature of light, geometrical optics, polarization, diffraction, interference and other optical phenomena, and methods of optical design. S.
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PHYS 420 - Solid State Physics (3 credits)
(Prereq: MATH 161 , PHYS 214 , and PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 ) A study of the fundamental properties of solids, especially semi-conductors and metals, such as structure, conductivity, and models of solids. Applications of quantum and statistical mechanics to the thermal and electrical properties of various types of solids are made. F.
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PHYS 430 - Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)
(=ENGR 430 ) (Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 ) (Coreq: MATH 320 ) This course offers a comprehensive examination of the development of the Navier-Stokes equation in fluid motion. At the instructor’s discretion, topics include theorems of energy, potential flow, elements of airfoil theory, and similarity parameters as well as the introduction to environmental fluid dynamics. F, alternate years.
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PHYS 431 - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 , and MATH 161 ) Development of the fundamental fluid dynamics used in analyzing and interpreting flows in the ocean and atmosphere. Fundamentals of vorticity dynamics and geostrophy, wave dynamics at various scales, general circulation, vorticity, numerical modeling, and dynamics of other planets. F, alternate years.
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