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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 water-based board sports. Course includes an introduction to basic ocean, water, and equipment safety, and practice in several water-based board sports (skim boarding, boogie boarding, and paddle boarding). Note: The ability to swim is a requirement for this course. This course may be repeated two times for credit. F, S.
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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 250 - Communicating STEM (3 credits)
This course introduces students to effective forms of communication in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students learn about available tools for researching and writing academic papers, the proper structure for a journal article, and the publication process. Students are also exposed to the various styles for delivering an oral presentation including effective strategies for each style. Time is also spent on learning best practices for designing and presenting a scholarly poster. S.
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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 Q* - 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 402 - Electricity and Magnetism II (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 302 or permission of the instructor) The second of a two-semester sequence in an intermediate study of electricity and magnetism. Electromagnetic waves, potentials and fields of moving charges, radiation, and special relativity are covered. Offered as needed.
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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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PHYS 431L - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (1 credit)
This laboratory will concentrate on acquiring and processing atmospheric and oceanic data, in support of the concepts and applications studies in the lecture. F, alternate years.
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PHYS 432 - Remote Sensing of the Environment (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 ) Detection and mapping of land and ocean resources with optical, infrared and microwave sensors. Digital analysis of images using multispectral and spatial analysis techniques and correlation with ground/ship data. Application to oceanography, coastal processes, geology, land use, geography, agriculture, climate and pollution studies. S, alternate years.
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PHYS 432L - Remote Sensing of the Environment Laboratory (1 credit)
Students will learn to acquire, process and analyze digital remote sensing data from a variety of sources, using current computer technology. Students will also learn to take field measurements of spectral signatures to develop algorithms and to ground-truth remotely acquired data. S, alternate years.
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PHYS 434 - Atmospheric Physics (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 213 , and MATH 260 ) Principles of fluid dynamics, thermo-dynamics and mathematics are used to develop an understanding of the atmosphere’s dynamic (mid-latitude weather systems to planetary scale motions), radiative processes, and general circulation. Focus will also be placed on current problems in Atmospheric Science through reading and reviewing current publications. S, alternate years.
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PHYS 499 Q - Applied Physics Capstone (3 credits)
(Prereq: Senior standing or permission of the instructor) This course is a capstone experience for applied physics majors and serves to integrate the knowledge and skills that students have developed over a college career. Specifically, students will demonstrate throughout the course the ability to apply the principles, concepts, and processes of physics; communicate and synthesize scientific knowledge; identify and use appropriate tools to solve problems; and develop, test, analyze, and interpret models of physical systems. To accomplish this, each student will complete and report on an independent research project and solve a series of open-ended problems in the context of applied physics. F, S.
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POLI 101 - Introduction to World Politics (3 credits)
(=POLI 101H ) An introduction to global politics connecting the ideas, cultures, and policies of individual countries to the international level. Students will examine conflict and cooperation on the planet in the areas of security, the environment, economic development, financial institutions, and human rights toward a better understanding of global citizenship in the 21st Century. F, S.
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POLI 110 - The American Criminal Justice System (3 credits)
An introduction to the structure of the law enforcement systems in the United States, from the local and state levels to the federal level. A consideration of the principal issues in law enforcement: arms control, internal security, organized crime and other problems of criminality.
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POLI 200 - Introduction to Political Science (3 credits)
An introduction to the discipline of political science with an emphasis on researching, writing, and communicating orally.
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POLI 201 - Introduction to American Government (3 credits)
(=POLI 201H ) An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Students will examine the formation, development, organization, and powers of national institutions; the interaction between political processes and political behavior; the development of civil rights and civil liberties; and the policy process. F, S, Su.
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POLI 205 - Introductory Statistics for the Political and Social Sciences (3 credits)
An introduction to the application of statistical analysis in contemporary political and social science. Particular attention will paid to the use of quantitative methods in the study of public opinion, voting behavior, public policy, and other subject areas. Topics include: measurement theory, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling distributions, correlation, and hypothesis testing with bivariate and multivariate models. F, S.
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POLI 300 - Introduction to Political Theory (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 200 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the major themes and the great ideas in the history of political theory. The student will acquire a broad understanding of the history of political thought from its origins in classical political philosophy and its development in modern and contemporary political theory. F, S, Su.
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POLI 302 - Thucydides: Empire and Warfare (3 credits)
A study of just war theory and various theories of international relations, through the lens of Thucydides’ seminal work History of the Peloponnesian War. Students will learn about Thucydides’ work as the first political historian, and how his though applies to contemporary issues of international politics. F, S, M, Su.
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POLI 303 - American Government Through Literature and Film (3 credits)
A survey of the various actors, institutions, and processes in the American political system by the use of fiction (motion pictures, novels, and plays). The roles of legislators, the judiciary, chief executives, and the press at the national, state, and local levels of government are included.
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POLI 304 - Latin America Through Film (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) An examination of major topics in Latin American civilization through lecture, reading and writing, and the viewing and critical analysis of feature-length film.
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POLI 305 - Introduction to Empirical Political Inquiry (3 credits)
An introduction to modern empirical methodology in political inquiry. A survey of the theoretical foundations of the modern quantitative approach to political inquiry; an introduction to theory building, data gathering, data analysis, data evaluation, and to the writing of a written report. S.
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POLI 306 - American Law through Literature and Film (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A survey of American law and the American legal system through the use of fiction (movies, novels, and plays). Emphasis will be placed on works highlighting different aspects of, and actors in, the judicial process, as well as works highlighting courts as forums for the dispensation of justice in the United States. F, S, May, Su.
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POLI 307 - The Scope of American Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 200 and POLI 201 ; or permission of the instructor) An in-depth exploration of the two major fields of study in American politics: political institutions and political behavior. Topics covered include the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government in addition to political parties, voting behavior, public opinion, and interest groups. F, S, Su.
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POLI 309 - African-American Political Thought (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A survey of the issues and major figures in the African-American political tradition. Primary writings of selected thinkers, statesmen, or activists such as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X will be the major focus of the course.
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POLI 311 - Introduction to Game Theory (3 credits)
Game theory is a theory of decision-making in situations where payoffs to agents depend on the behavior of other agents. It typically involves the analysis of conflict, cooperation, and communication. In recent years, game theory has been widely applied in the analysis of economic and political issues. This course will offer an introduction to basic concepts, methods, and application of game theory. It also advances students’ ability to think strategically in interactive situations. S.
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POLI 315 - International Relations (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) International political behavior and institutions.
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POLI 316 - Comparative Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) Comparative approaches to political systems, behavior and institutions.
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POLI 318 - International Political Economy (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) Examines the interaction between international politics and international economics.
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POLI 319 - Introduction to European Politics (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A survey of political systems, economy, society, and culture of the major European countries in a comparative perspective. Special emphasis is placed on common governance in Europe, and challenges facing the region in the era of globalization. F, S, Su.
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POLI 320 - Introduction to Latin American Civilization (3 credits)
(Prereq: POLI 101 or permission of the instructor) A survey of Latin American civilization from earliest times through the wars for independence.
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