Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • PERC 201 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Sophomore level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: PERC 102

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 202 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Sophomore level. Second semester.
     

    Prerequisite: PERC 201

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 203 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 204 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Students remain at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 203

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 205 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in percussion. Student remains at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 204

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 206 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in percussion. Student remains at sophomore level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 205

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 301 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Junior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: PERC 202

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 302 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Junior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: PERC 301

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 303 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Student remains at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 304 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 303

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 305 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Students remain at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 304

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 306 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Students remain at junior level at junior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 305

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 401 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Senior level. First semester.

    Prerequisite: PERC 302

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 402 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for percussion. Senior level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: PERC 401

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 403 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in percussion. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 402

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 404 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3


    Private instruction for percussion. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 403

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 405 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in percussion. Students remain at senior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 404

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PERC 406 - Percussion (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in percussion. Student remains at senior level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PERC 405

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CPHL 2113, Introduction to Logic

    Argument and reasoning using simple formal logical systems, inductive logic, informal logic, and other patterns of critical thinking.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

  
  • PHIL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CPHL 1013, Introduction to Philosophy

    Philosophical problems including such topics as the existence of God, the nature of the human mind, free will and determinism, and the foundations of knowledge and ethics.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHIL 251 - Biomedical Ethics and Decision Making (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic principles of critical thinking and contemporary ethical theories forming the foundations for ethical decision making in the biomedical community. Restricted to nursing majors or others as approved by the department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • PHIL 252 - Ethics in the Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to the major schools of thought in moral thinking: Virtue Ethics, Consequentialist Moral Theories, Deontological Moral Theories, and Ethical Intuitionism. Special attention is paid to case studies of ethical problems that arise in the sciences and engineering.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • PHIL 253 - Philosophy in Film (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An examination of classical philosophical themes and questions as developed in film. Attention will be paid to the unexpected depth of philosophical inquiry in films that are not normally thought of as overtly philosophical.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHIL 311 - History of Ancient and Medieval Thought (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Western philosophy from ancient Greece to the Renaissance.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHIL 311 and PHIL 301.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHIL 312 - History of Modern Thought (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Western philosophy in the 17th through 19th centuries, with particular focus on the Rationalist/Empiricist debate.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHIL 312 and PHIL 202 or PHIL 303.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHIL 313 - Contemporary Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Western philosophy from approximately 1850 forward, with particular focus on pragmatism, the analytic movement, and phenomenology.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHIL 313 and PHIL 203 or PHIL 303.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 314 - Existentialism (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Existential thought through the 19th and 20th centuries.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 315 - Political Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Great political philosophers from the ancient through the modern period. General issues such as law, justice, and rights will be discussed in relation to the development and maintenance of societies.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHIL 315 and GOVT 303, GOVT 315, GOVT 330, GOVT 331, or PHIL 321.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHIL 331 - Ethics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Major concepts of morality and assessment. Issues include skepticism, relativism, naturalism, and religious ethics.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHIL 332 - Epistemology: Study of the Nature of Knowledge (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Problems in epistemology, including the nature of human knowledge, the relation between knowledge and true belief, the Rationalism/Empiricism debate, and the nature of rationality and justification.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 333 - Metaphysics: Study of What is Real (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Problems in metaphysics, including the mind/body problem, free will and determinism, universals and particulars, and the nature of persons.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 334 - Formal Logic (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Syntax and semantics of modern first order formal logic with emphasis on the construction of formal proofs and identification and translation of ordinary language arguments into the language of formal logic.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 341 - Philosophy of Religion (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Traditional and contemporary issues in religion, including the nature and existence of God, the nature of religious knowledge and belief, miracles, immorality, and the relationship between science and religion.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHIL 411 - Philosophy of Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Issues in modern science, including the nature of scientific explanation and confirmation, the growth of scientific knowledge, and the realism/anti-realism debate.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHIL 411 and PHIL 511.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 412 - Philosophy of Mind (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Issues pertinent to mental activity including dualism, materialism, intentionality, action theory, and artificial intelligence.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHIL 412 and PHIL 512.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 481 - Special Topics in Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topic in historical or contemporary philosophy.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 hours. No duplicate credit for PHIL 481 and PHIL 581 for the same topic.

    Prerequisites: 6 hours of philosophy or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 482 - Figures in Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Work of a specific philosopher.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 hours provided different philosophers are covered. No duplicate credit for PHIL 482 and PHIL 582 for the same topic.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 483 - Great Books in Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    A given book or collection of books significant in the history of philosophy.

    Notes
    This course may be repeated to accrue a total of 6 hours provided different books are covered. No duplicate credit for PHIL 483 an PHIL 583 for the same topic.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHIL 484 - Research Seminar in Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Capstone course for the Philosophy concentration for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree. Students will work with faculty on topics that will vary depending upon the semester, culminating in a research project and senior thesis.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours of PHIL or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

    Capstone Course CAP
  
  • PHIL 491 - Independent Study in Philosophy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Research in approved philosophical area during the student’s junior or senior year.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 hours. No duplicate credit for PHIL 491 and PHIL 591.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHSC 101 - Physical Science I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CPHY 1023, Physical Science I

    Topics including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, thermodynamics, atomic and nuclear physics, and introductory chemistry. Designed for the non-physical science major.

    Notes
    May be taken as a physical science sequence with either PHSC 102 or PHSC 111.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHSC 102 - Introductory Astronomy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CAST 1103, Astronomy/The Solar System; CAST 1113 Astronomy/Stars & Galaxies

    Introduction to the astronomy of the solar system, the Sun and other stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Equipment is available for telescopic observations. Designed for the non-physical science major.

    Notes
    May be taken as a physical science sequence with either PHSC 101 or PHSC 111.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHSC 111 - Physical Science II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CPHY 1033, Physical Science II

    Applications of concepts learned in Physical Science I, which may include physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, oceanography, etc. Designed for the non-physical science major.

    Notes
    May be taken as a physical science sequence with either PHSC 101 or PHSC 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHSC 210 - Solar System Exploration and Search for Life (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Characteristics and origins of planets and moons: comparisons with Earth, and search for past or present extraterrestrial life. Project work may be required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHSC 210 and PHSC 481 or PHSC 581.

    Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHSC 220 - Special Topics in Physical Science (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topic or field not covered in depth by other courses.

    Notes
    May be repeated provided different topics/fields are covered.

    Prerequisite: Two-course sequence in any physical or biological science, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHSC 235 - Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic concepts of science, physics, and chemistry with examples of elementary school activities and approaches.

    Notes
    Open only to elementary education and early childhood education majors.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHSC 236 - Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic concepts of science, astronomy, and earth science with emphasis on meterology and with examples of elementary school activities and approaches.

    Notes
    Open only to elementary education and early childhood education majors.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHSC 300 - Scientific Literature (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)


    An intensive course covering access to and retrieval of scientific data, articles, and other resources.

    Prerequisite: Junior level or permission of instructor.

    Lec. 1 Cr. 1

  
  • PHSC 463 - Topics in Physical Science Workshop for Teachers (Cr. 1-3)


    Workshop focusing on resources, literature, demonstrations, experiments, and research for science teachers. May be taken for additional credit as topics vary.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHSC 463 and PHSC 563 for the same topic. May be repeated to accrue no more than 9 hours.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • PHSC 551 - Topics in Astronomy for Elementary and Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Descriptive Astronomy course for elementary and secondary school teachers with emphasis on both naked-eye and telescopic observations of the heavens. Topics covered will be conceptual, and laboratory exercises will be included.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHSC 563 - Topics in Physical Science Workshops for Teachers (Cr. 1-3)


    Workshop focusing on resources, literature, demonstrations, experiments, and research for science teachers.

    Notes
    May be taken for additional credit as topics vary. May be repeated to accrue no more than 9 hours. No duplicate credit for PHSC 563 and PHSC 463 for the same topic.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • PHSC 565 - Special Topics in Earth Science for Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Special topics such as Geology of the National Parks, Geology of Louisiana, and Geology of the Gulf Coast.

    Notes
    May be repeated up to 2 times as topics vary.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHSC 581 - Planetary Earth Science for Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of the geology and meteorology of the planets and their comparison to the dynamic systems of earth. Graduate readings and reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHSC 581 and PHSC 481; PHSC 581 and PHSC 210.

    Prerequisite: in-service teaching.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 151 - Introduction to Physics Concepts and Application (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of the fundamental principles of physics and their applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113 or MATH 170.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHYS 152 - Introductory Applied Physics II (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Study of the fundamental principles of physics and their applications.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 151.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • PHYS 201 - General Physics I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CPHY 2113, Physics I (Algebra/Trigonometry Based); CPHY 2114, Physics I (Algebra/Trig Based) Lec + Lab

    Algebra/Trig-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work and energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity and equilibrium; thermodynamics. Not intended for engineering majors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 201 and PHYS 211.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113 or MATH 170 or permission of department head. Corequisite: PHYS 205.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

  
  • PHYS 202 - General Physics II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CPHY 2123, Physics II (Algebra/Trigonometry Based); CPHY 2124, Physics II (Algebra/Trig Based) Lec + Lab

    A continuation of Physics 201. Electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 202 and PHYS 212.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 201 or permission of department head. Corequisite: PHYS 206.  

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

  
  • PHYS 205 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    LCCN: CPHY 2111, Physics I Lab (Algebra/Trigonometry Based); CPHY 2114, Physics I (Algebra/Trig Based) Lec + Lab

    Algebra/Trig-based physics: experiments in mechanics. Not intended for engineering majors.

    Corequisite: PHYS 201 or PHYS 211.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • PHYS 206 - Introductory Physics Laboratory II (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    LCCN: CPHY 2121, Physics II Lab (Algebra/Trigonometry Based); CPHY 2124, Physics II (Algebra/Trig Based) Lec + Lab

    Algebra/Trig-based physics: experiments in electricity, magnetism, and light. Not intended for engineering majors.

    Corequisite: PHYS 202 or PHYS 212.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • PHYS 211 - University Physics I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CPHY 2133, Physics I (Calculus Based)

    Calculus-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, momentum, work and energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity and equilibrium. Intended for engineering and physical science majors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 211 and PHYS 201.

    Prerequisite: MATH 190 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

  
  • PHYS 212 - University Physics II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CPHY 2153, Physics III (Calculus Based)

    Calculus-based physics: gravitational fields; waves; electrostatics; circuits; magnetism; and light. Intended for engineering and physical science majors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 212 and PHYS 202.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 211.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Natural Sciences

  
  • PHYS 213 - University Physics III (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Calculus-based physics: fluids, waves, and thermodynamics. Intended for engineering and physical science majors.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 211

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 301 - General Astronomy I (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Facts, principles, and concepts of the solar system, stars, nebulae, and galaxies for students of both physical sciences and life sciences.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 201-202.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • PHYS 302 - General Astronomy II (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Facts, principles, and concepts of the solar system, stars, nebulae, and galaxies for students of both physical sciences and life sciences.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 201-202.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • PHYS 311 - Analytical Mechanics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Intermediate level mechanics course focusing on vector aspects of dynamics. Topics include: non-inertial reference frames, rigid-body motion, potential theory, central force motion, damped and driven oscillators.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 211. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

  
  • PHYS 321 - Optics (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Study of the fundamental principles of light with emphasis upon image formation; diffraction and limitations of optical systems; optical material and testing of optical units; optical and image forming instruments; and spectroscopic, interferometer, and polarizing apparatus.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 202 or PHYS 212. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 291.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • PHYS 341 - Modern Physics I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to modern physics. Topics include relativistic mechanics and dynamics, experimental foundations of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger’s equation, potential wells and barriers, and the hydrogen atom.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 212. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 342 - Modern Physics II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    A continuation of Modern Physics. Topics include quantum mechanics of atoms and molecules, condensed matter physics, statistical physics, and nuclear physics.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 341

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 351 - Introduction to Astrophysics (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Physical properties of the solar system, stellar structure, stellar systems, galaxies, and cosmology, with emphasis on the application of contemporary physics.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 212. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 291.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • PHYS 370 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    Laboratory course in which selected experiments from advanced topics in physics are performed.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • PHYS 401 - Principles of Electricity and Magnetism I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Vector treatment of the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism. Topics include: Vector analysis; Gauss’ law; electric field intensity; energy and potential; conductors, dielectrics, and capacitance; Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations; magnetostatics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 401 and PHYS 501.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 212. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 402 - Principles of Electricity and Magnetism II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Continuation of Principles of Electricity and Magnetism I. Topics include: Maxwell’s equations; magnetic materials; electromagnetic waves in vacuum and matter; reflection and refraction; diffraction and interference; coherence; special theory of relativity.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 402 and PHYS 502.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 401.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 411 - Nuclear Physics (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    History of nuclear physics; particles and waves; atomic structure; isotopes and nuclear structure; X-Rays; Gamma Rays; Alpha Rays and Beta particles; particle accelerators and induced transformations; nuclear fission and power; radiation techniques.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 341-342 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • PHYS 421 - Thermodynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Effects of heat and work on gases, liquids, and solids. The equation of state, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and heat engines. Introduction to kinetic theory and statistical mechanics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 421 and PHYS 521.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 211 and MATH 291.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 423 - Solid State Physics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Properties of the crystalline state, including lattice defects, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, and anti-ferromagnetism. Band theory of metals, semiconductors, and superconductors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 423 and PHYS 523.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 341.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 431 - Physics Seminar (Cr. 1)


    Assigned readings, discussions, and reports in an advanced field of physics. Oral presentations are required.

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

    Cr. 1

    Capstone Course CAP
  
  • PHYS 441 - Special Problems in Physics (Cr. 1-3)


    Special problems in theoretical and laboratory physics.

    Notes
    May be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisites: Advanced standing and permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • PHYS 451 - Classical Mechanics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Advanced course in Newtonian mechanics, including generalized coordinates and equations of motion in Lagrangian form.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 451 and PHYS 551.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 311.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 452 - Mathematical Physics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Mathematical methods of physics with applications to physical problems.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 452 and PHYS 552.

    Prerequisites: MATH 301 and PHYS 211.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 461 - Topics in Physics for High School Teachers I (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Basic laws of physics. Review of literature of physics education and available resources. Lab will focus on developing demonstrations and simple labs for use in a high school setting.

    Notes
    May be taken for duplicate credit as topics change. No duplicate credit for PHYS 461-462 and PHYS 561-562.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • PHYS 470 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)


    Laboratory course in which selected experiments from advanced topics in physics are performed.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lab. 3 Cr. 1

  
  • PHYS 481 - Quantum Mechanics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic concepts of quantum mechanics. Schrödinger’s equation, wave functions, square well functions, square well potentials, hydrogen atom, and angular momentum.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 341 and MATH 301.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 490 - Physics Capstone (Lab. 9, Cr. 3)


    Physics capstone course. Student research under the direction of a designated faculty member. Weekly-written progress reports and maintenance of a laboratory research notebook are required. Students must present a formal research talk and written research report at the end of the semester

    Lab. 9 Cr. 3

    Writing Enriched Course WE

    Capstone Course CAP
  
  • PHYS 501 - Principles of Electricity and Magnetism I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Electromagnetic field equations, boundary value problems in electrostatics, magnetostatics, plane, cylindrical, and spherical waves, wave guides; retarded potentials and simple radiating systems; relativistic electrodynamics; radiation from moving charges. Library readings and reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 501-502 and PHYS 401-402.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 212.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 502 - Principles of Electricity and Magnetism II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Electromagnetic field equations, boundary value problems in electrostatics, magnetostatics, plane, cylindrical, and spherical waves, wave guides; retarded potentials and simple radiating systems; relativistic electrodynamics; radiation from moving charges. Library readings and reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 501-502 and PHYS 401-402.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 212.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 521 - Thermodynamics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Study of the effects of heat and work on gases, liquids, and solids. The equation of state and the first and second laws of thermodynamics are presented with applications to heat engines. An introduction is given to kinetic theory and statistical mechanics. Library readings and reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 521 and PHYS 421.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 211; MATH 291.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 523 - Solid State Physics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theory and application of solid state devices; binding in molecules and crystals; energy bands, electrons in metals; electrical thermal and magnetic properties of solids; and semiconductor theory. Library readings and reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 523 and PHYS 423.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 341.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 551 - Classical Mechanics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An advanced course in the dynamics and statics of particles and rigid bodies and the mechanics of materials. Introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism, rigid body motion, normal modes. Library readings and reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 551 and PHYS 451.

    Prerequisite: PHYS 311

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 552 - Mathematical Physics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Mathematical methods of physics with emphasis on vector calculus, boundary value problems and linear vector spaces. Library readings and reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 552 and PHYS 452.

    Prerequisites: MATH 301 and PHYS 211.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • PHYS 561 - Physics for High School Teachers I (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Basic laws of physics. Student participation through films, demonstrations, and experimental set-ups. The student is acquainted with available literature and materials in the field. Library readings and reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 561-562 and PHYS 461-462.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • PHYS 562 - Physics for High School Teachers II (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)


    Basic laws of physics. Student participation through films, demonstrations, and experimental set-ups. The student is acquainted with available literature and materials in the field. Library readings and reports required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PHYS 561-562 and PHYS 461-462.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4

  
  • PIAN 100 - Freshmen Performance Proficiency (Cr. 1-2)


    These courses are designed for aspiring music majors who present little or no back-ground in their chosen performance genre. The courses are intended to bring the student to the technical and musical level expected of an entering major.

    Notes
    Credit for these courses may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. They may be repeated once for credit.

    Cr. 1-2

  
  • PIAN 101 - Piano (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for piano. Freshman level. First semester. Placement determined by audition.

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PIAN 102 - Piano (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for piano. Freshman level. Second semester.

    Prerequisite: PIAN 101

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PIAN 103 - Piano (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for piano. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PIAN 102

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PIAN 104 - Piano (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction for piano. Students remain at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determine the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PIAN 103

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PIAN 105 - Piano (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in piano. Student remains at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PIAN 104

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PIAN 106 - Piano (Lab. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Private instruction in piano. Student remains at freshman level if the instrumental faculty determines the student did not achieve at an appropriate level for advancement.

    Prerequisite: PIAN 105

    Lab. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • PIAN 115 - Class Piano (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)


    Group instruction in piano for non-piano music majors, providing students with keyboard skills appropriate to their major fields.

    Notes
    Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1

  
  • PIAN 116 - Class Piano (Lab. 2, Cr. 1)


    Group instruction in piano for non-piano music majors, providing students with keyboard skills appropriate to their major fields.

    Notes
    Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Lab. 2 Cr. 1

 

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