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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
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Course Descriptions

All undergraduate courses offered by the university are listed. Not all of the courses listed are offered within a single academic year. A listing of the courses offered during a given semester is available online before preregistration each semester.

Trial Courses

Academic departments may offer special trial courses during the fall and spring semesters on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are essential, must be within two regular semesters of the first. Numbers designating these special courses are 292 and 492. Descriptive information on trial courses does not appear in the catalogue but is on file in the Office of the Registrar.

Sequenced Courses

A hyphen connecting courses (e.g., 201-202) indicates that the first course in the sequence must be satisfactorily completed prior to registration in the second course of the sequence. When course numbers are separated by a comma (e.g., 201, 202), the first course is not necessarily prerequisite to those following. 

Online Courses

The university currently offers a variety of online courses, and two degree programs, the RN to B.S. option in nursing and Bachelor of Science in clinical research (CLR), are delivered totally online. Such courses are so designated in the Class Schedule and are open to both on- and off-campus students. Students interested in these programs should consult the online courses Web site http://www.uncw.edu/online.

Credits and Class Meetings

Unless specifically indicated at the end of the course description, the number of hours a class meets each week is the same as the credit hour value of the course. The semester hours credit for each course is indicated in parentheses immediately below the title of the course. For example, if three hours of credit may be earned, the credit is indicated as follows: (3). In variable credit courses, the minimum and maximum hours are shown as follows: (1-3).

Course Prefixes

The prefixes used to designate courses are abbreviations of the names of departments or fields of study within departments, as shown below:
 

Physical Education
  

  • PED 226 - Intermediate Snow Skiing

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Intermediate skills, knowledge, safety and conditioning for snow skiing. (Fee plus off-campus lodging and equipment costs; dates and location TBA.)


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  • PED 234 - Dance Techniques II

    Credits: 2
    (THR 234 ) Prerequisite: THR 134  or PED 134  or consent of instructor. Intermediate level ballet or modern dance class. Continued training in body alignment, technique, center floor work, and combinations of moving through space. Strong concentration on strength and flexibility training and emphasis on movement quality. May be repeated for up to six hours.


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  • PED 235 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education

    Credits: 3
    Introductory course in the Health and Applied Human Sciences teacher education program that examines historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of health and physical education. The course addresses past and current trends in K-12 health and physical education. The course introduces the national and state education standards for healthful living.


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  • PED 236 - Athletic Officiating

    Credits: 3
    Rules, officiating techniques, and problems arising in officiating with emphasis on football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and tennis.


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  • PED 266 - Applications of Computers in Physical Education and Health

    Credits: 3
    (EXS 266 , HEA 266 ) Introduction to technology for students in physical education and health. Topics include microcomputer operations, computer software applications, the Internet, distance learning technologies, and ethics of computer use. Open to declared physical education majors only or by consent of instructor.


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  • PED 315 - Motor Development

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: PED 216  or consent of instructor. Analysis of the sequential progression of fundamental motor skills from infancy through adolescence. Study of physical growth patterns and biological maturity as related to motor performance. Attention also given to perceptual motor programs for children. A field experience is required.


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  • PED 320 - Methods of Teaching Motor Activity

    Credits: 3
    Emphasis on instructional methodology appropriate to teaching motor skills and sports activities, formulation of objectives, and lesson planning. Includes practicum in teaching. A field experience is required.


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  • PED 336 - Coaching, Sport, and Society

    Credits: 3
    The application of philosophical and psychological knowledge and principles to the administration and coaching of sports. This course also explores the role of sports around the world, and how the games we watch and play shape identity, culture, and society.


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  • PED 340 - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

    Credits: 3
    (EXS 321 ) Prerequisite: minimum C- in PED 216  (or C- in BIO 240 ). Neuromuscular and mechanical principles of human movement with emphasis on movement analysis most often encountered in fitness activities and sport skills.


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  • PED 342 - Skill Analysis for Sport and Physical Activity

    Credits: 3
    (EXS 342 ) Prerequisite: PED major or EXS concentration/major; PED 340 . Advanced analysis of sport and physical activity skills. Emphasis on observation, error detection and analysis, and improvement prescription. Focus on beginner to intermediate level of performance. Required physical performance of skills.


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  • PED 345 - Childhood Obesity

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the methods used in the assessment, prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. In addition, this course will examine the etiology of obesity and the role that human behaviors and an active lifestyle play in the overall health and well-being of children. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • PED 348 - Practicum in Lifetime Fitness and Health

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PED 390 . Supervised practicum in a health and fitness setting. Relates theory to practical application in the field. Placements chosen from community, commercial, personal training, fitness and sports settings for people of all ages. Requires a minimum of 100 hours of field work.


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  • PED 350 - Motor Behavior

    Credits: 3
    (EXS 350 ) Prerequisite: PED 216 or BIO 240 and BIOL 240 . Motor skill acquisition, control, and performance. Physiological and psychological principles of human growth and development. Includes analysis of the sequential progression of fundamental motor skills from infancy through adulthood with primary focus on school-age children.


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  • PED 355 - Measurement and Evaluation of Human Physical Performance

    Credits: 3
    (EXS 313 ) Elementary statistical techniques used in research and interpretation of data; identification of physical fitness and movement components; evaluation of measures now available in the field and administration of performance tests.


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  • PED 359 - Research and Evaluation in Health, Physical Education and Health

    Credits: 3
    (EXS 310 , HEA 359 ) Prerequisite: PED 355 . Methods of research in the fields of physical education and health. Identification of research problems, sampling methods, data analysis and interpretation, and planning of evaluation studies. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • PED 360 - Motor Learning

    Credits: 0 - 3
    An introduction to the principles of motor learning, this course is concerned with the analysis and application of physiology and psychological principles related to the learning and performance of motor skills. Two lecture and one-laboratory hours each week.


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  • PED 379 - Sport, Physical Activity and the Law

    Credits: 3
    (EXS 311 ) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. An introduction to the legal aspects of amateur sport and physical activity, emphasizing the legal knowledge practitioners need to function effectively. Considers terminology, procedure, operations of the law, and case studies.


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  • PED 385 - Health and Physical Education Curriculum Development

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PED 235 . Provides conceptual tools and analytical skills essential to planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction. The design of instruction that incorporates behavioral, cognitive and constructivist theories of learning and views of curriculum will be considered. Provides the student with the knowledge, skills and resources to develop curricular materials consistent with state and national guidelines.


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  • PED 386 - Physical Activity Pedagogy I

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: PED 235 . Provides students theory, technique, and methods of developing and implementing developmentally appropriate healthful living for grades K-5. Emphasis on teaching effectiveness, planning, writing learning objectives, integration of technology and contemporary curricular models. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours each week. Field experience is required.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • PED 387 - Physical Activity Pedagogy II

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: PED 235 . Provides students theory, technique, and methods of developing and implementing developmentally appropriate healthful living for grades 6-12. Emphasis on teaching effectiveness, planning, writing learning objectives, integration of technology and contemporary curricular models. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours each week. Field experience is required. Satisfies University Studies VI: Common Requirements/Critical Reasoning.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • PED 388 - Teaching Healthful Living in Elementary Schools II

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PED 386 . Developmentally appropriate approach to teaching the foundations of movement to children. Movement exploration, body expression, rhythms, game creation, game variations, and game/cooperative skills and fitness concepts are core to these learning activities.


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  • PED 390 - Advanced Concepts of Personal Training

    This course provides students with the necessary theoretical competencies required of a qualified personal trainer. Each content domain covered on the NCSF national certification exam is supported by activities and teaching strategies so students may successfully challenge the NCSF-CPT exam upon completion of the program.


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  • PED 391 - Health Behavior Theory Applications

    Credits: 3
    The course will utilize authentic application of health behavior theory constructs to current health issues and trends (nutrition, physical activity, obesity, safer sex practices, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs) to improve teaching and behavior modification effectiveness.


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  • PED 410 - Seminar in Physical Education

    Credits: 1
    Co-requisite: EDN 409 . Culmination of professional study and initiation into student teaching and the teaching profession. Provides opportunities to extend and apply understandings of the roles of the teacher as a decision-maker, particularly in the areas of planning, instruction, management, and evaluation.


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  • PED 415 - Adapted Physical Activity

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Senior standing or consent of instructor; EXS 216 or BIO 240 and BIOL 240 . Provide students theoretical and practical knowledge to plan and implement appropriate physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities in integrated and inclusive settings. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • PED 416 - Laboratory Techniques and Research Methods in Exercise Physiology

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. A study of laboratory techniques and research methods used to evaluate physiological response to exercise and training. Primarily a laboratory experience.


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  • PED 435 - Sport Management

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Concepts, skills, and techniques necessary for the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of educational, corporate, and commercial sport or fitness programs.


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  • PED 436 - Intramurals

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. The position of intramural activities in the overall program of physical education. Analysis of problems involved in the administration and organization with emphasis on the practical approach in school systems.


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  • PED 440 - Selected Topics Exercise Science

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PED 355 , and senior standing. Selected topics in exercise science, including exercise prescription and program planning for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult population.


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  • PED 455 - Advanced Tests and Measurements in Physical Education

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PED 355 . Statistical techniques as applied to research in physical education; measurement and evaluation in areas of agility, balance, power, flexibility, kinesthetic perception and anthropometrics.


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  • PED 460 - Sport and Exercise Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Study of psychological knowledge and principles as they relate to sport and exercise participants and the sport and exercise environment. Emphasis on practical application of psychological concepts related to sport and exercise.


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  • PED 470 - Exercise Prescription and Assessment: Healthy Population

    Credits: 0 - 4
    (EXS 411 ) Prerequisite: Concepts of health related physical fitness with emphasis on the design of an individualized exercise program for all ages within an apparently healthy population. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.


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  • PED 471 - Exercise Prescription and Assessment: Special Populations

    Credits: 3
    (EXS 421 ) Prerequisite: PED 470 . Concepts of health related physical fitness with emphasis on the design of safe and appropriate individualized exercise programs for all ages within various special populations. Three lecture hours per week.


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  • PED 481 - Seminar in Athletic Training

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Athletic training majors only and consent of instructor. Study of and exposure to various medical providers that make up the ‘Sports Medicine Team,’ current issues and topics that deal with professional growth and development, ethics and employment opportunities. A minimum 250-hour practical assignment is required for this course.


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  • PED 491 - Directed Individual Study

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisites: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean. Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Directed Individual Studies section in this catalogue.


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  • PED 498 - Internship in Physical Education

    Credits: 12
    Prerequisites: PED 470 , and senior standing. Practical application of theory of physical education, health, and exercise science within the community, clinical, or industrial setting. Students shall complete 300 hours under the direct guidance of the agency’s site supervisor.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • PED 499 - Honors Work in Physical Education

    Credits: 2 - 3
    Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom.


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Physics
  

  • PHY 101 - Elementary College Physics I

    Credits: 0 - 4
    Corequisite: MAT 111 . First semester of a two semester algebra-based introduction to the fundamental principles of physics. Topics include kinematics, Newtonian statics and dynamics, gravitation, oscillations, and mechanical waves. Three lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • PHY 102 - Elementary College Physics II

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: PHY 101 . Second semester of a two semester algebra-based introduction to the fundamental principles of physics. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, circuits, electromagnetic waves, and optics. Three lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • PHY 103 - Great Ideas in Physics

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the nature of science to the nonscientist by emphasizing the concepts underlying four great ideas in physics: the conservation of energy, the second law of thermodynamics, the relativity of time, and the wave-particle duality of nature. Explores the mutual influence of science and the humanities (literature, philosophy, history, and the arts). Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • PHY 104 - Physics for Future Presidents

    Credits: 3
    Prepares individuals with the physics needed to be effective world leaders by stressing conceptual understanding rather than mathematics with applications to current events. Physics is critical to our understanding of energy, space, global warming, nuclear power, and technology. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • PHY 105 - Introductory Physics

    Credits: 0 - 4
    Survey of topics in physics for non-science majors covering the fundamentals of mechanics, heat, light, sound, and electricity and magnetism, and their application in today’s society. Three lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • PHY 111 - Naked-eye Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy

    Credits: 3
    Detailed knowledge of the motions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars is used to understand ancient skywatching techniques, calendars, celestial lore, sky mythology, cosmological concepts and traditions; the impact of astronomy on the architecture, city planning and cultures of prehistoric societies: ancient European (Stonehenge), Babylonian, Egyptian, Mesoamerican, and Native North American. Occasional night viewings.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • PHY 201 - General Physics I

    Credits: 4
    Corequisite: MAT 161 . First semester of a two semester calculus-based introduction to the fundamental principles of physics for the physical and mathematical sciences. Topics include kinematics, Newtonian statics and dynamics, gravitation, oscillations, and mechanical waves. Four lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • PHY 202 - General Physics II

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: PHY 201 . Corequisite: MAT 162 . Second semester of a two semester calculus-based introduction to the fundamental principles of physics for the physical and mathematical sciences. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, circuits, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, and optics. Four lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • PHY 215 - Introduction to Computing in the Physical Sciences

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: MAT 162 . The computational methods commonly used to display and analyze data in the physical sciences by introducing students to the basics of MATLAB (tm) or a similar programming language. Topics include: control structures, handle graphics functions and matrix algebra. Laboratory setting, emphasiziing work with real environmental data and project-based. This course may not be repeated for credit.


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  • PHY 220 - The Physics of Music

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the physical principles underlying music. Study of resonance, the overtone series, and timbre for both acoustic and electronic instruments, as well as psychoacoustics, pitch, and Western and non-Western musical scales. Familiarity with pre-college trigonometry and algebra is presumed. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.


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  • PHY 225 - Electronics

    Credits: 0 - 3
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An introduction to electronics with emphasis on instrumentation and techniques used in scientific laboratories. Two lecture and two laboratory hours each week.


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  • PHY 260 - Introduction to Astronomy

    Credits: 3
    Descriptive course in principles, theories, and techniques of astronomy. Occasional night viewings. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • PHY 300 - Analog Circuits

    Credits: 0 - 2
    Prerequisite: PHY 202 . Study of passive (resistors, capacitors, inductors) and active (diodes, transistors) components in AC and transient circuits, and integrated circuits utilizing them; skills such as soldering, splicing, and component testing. Culminates in the design and construction of a functional electronic device. Two lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom/Certified Internship Program.


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  • PHY 311 - Mathematical Physics

    Credits: 0 - 4
    Prerequisite: PHY 202 . An introduction to the mathematical techniques in physics: vector analysis, operator and matrix analysis; functions of a complex variable and calculus of residues; differential equations, special functions of mathematical physics; eigenfunctions and the Sturm-Liouville equation; and Fourier series and transforms.


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  • PHY 315 - Computational Physics and Complexity

    Credits: 3
    Corequisites: PHY 321  or MAT 361 . Introduction to numerial modeling techniques for solving problems in physics and complex systems. Numerial techniques will be applied to classical mechanics, bifurcation and dynamical systems, chaotic systems, thermodynamics, optimization, cellular automata, and self-organization. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • PHY 321 - Classical Dynamics I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PHY 202 . Corequisite: PHY 311  or MAT 361 . Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics applied to single particles and systems of particles, central forces, collisions, oscillations, normal mode analysis, motion of rigid bodies, and elastic waves in continuous media. Rotating frames of reference. Special relativity.


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  • PHY 335 - Modern Physics

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: PHY 202 . Survey of modern physics. Special relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, and an introduction to wave mechanics. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • PHY 350 - Fluid Mechanics

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: PHY 321  or MAT 361 . Emphasizes fundamental physical principles; fluid statics, fluid kinematics, integral and differential forms of the conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy; Bernoulli equation; laminar flows; potential flows; vorticity dynamics; dyanamic similarity; boundary layers; turbulence.


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  • PHY 400 - Advanced Laboratory

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: PHY 300 . Seminal experiments illuminating a particular branch of modern physics, using topics drawn from atomic, nuclear, solid-state, plasma, and optical physics. Students participate in the design and implementation of experiments and acquire skills such as data organization, error analysis, and interpretation of results. Four laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom/Certified Internship Program.


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  • PHY 411 - Electricity and Magnetism I

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PHY 202  and corequisite: MAT 261 . Electric and magnetic field theory; Poisson’s and Laplace’s equation; harmonic methods, special methods for solution of electrostatics problems, material media and boundary value problems; electromagnetic waves and radiation; electromagnetic laws of optics.


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  • PHY 414 - Engineering Physics

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PHY 300 . Investigates the methods and techniques for designing and building things, principally machines and electronic devices. This is a project-oriented class focused on the design and prototyping, fabrication, and assessment of a particular device. This course may not be repeated for credit.


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  • PHY 415 - Solid State Physics

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PHY 335 . A study of the basic properties of solids–crystal structure; mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic properties as determined by the phonon, electron, and magnon characteristics.


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  • PHY 420 - Global Climate Change

    Credits: 3
    (GGY 420 ) (GLY 420 ) Prerequisites: PHY 102  or PHY 202 , CHM 102 , MAT 162 . Analysis of natural and anthropogenic global climate change. Historical and geological records of climate including sediment, tree ring, and ice core analysis. Physics and chemistry of climate, including Earth’s energy balance, global carbon cycle, climate modeling, atmospheric composition and dynamics. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.


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  • PHY 425 - Atomic and Molecular Physics

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PHY 444 . The quantum theory of atomic and molecular structure and spectra. Topics include relativistic and electromagnetic interactions; the hydrogen atom, the helium atom, multielectron atoms; radiative and Auger transitions, selection rules; diatomic and simple polyatomic molecules.


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  • PHY 444 - Quantum Theory

    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: PHY 335 and corequisite: MAT 361 . Introduction to basic principles of quantum mechanics. Topics include operators, symmetry, orbital and spin angular momentum, perturbation theory, and applications to simple systems.


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  • PHY 455 - Thermal Physics

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: PHY 335  or consent of instructor. Principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer; response of molecules to temperature effects illustrated by introduction to kinetic theory and statistical mechanics.


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  • PHY 477 - Observational Methods and Data Analysis in Physical Oceanography

    Credits: 3

    (PHY 577 ) Prerequisite: PHY 315 , PHY 475 . Description of instrumentation used to measure temperature, salinity, pressure, and current in the ocean. Time series analysis and data reduction techniques including linear regression, spectral analysis, filtering, optimal interpolation and principal component analysis. Hands-on use of techniques and instrumentation to collect and analyze real oceanographic data. Credit is not allowed for both PHY 477 and PHY 577 . Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.



    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • PHY 478 - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

    Credits: 3
    (PHY 578 ) Prerequisite: PHY 350 , Corequisite: PHY 475 . The fundamental principles governing the flow of a density-stratified fluid on a rotating planet, with applications to the motions of the ocean and atmosphere. Equations of state, compressibility, Boussinesq approximation. Geostrophic balance, Rossby number. Poincare, Kelvin, Rossby waves, and geostrophic adjustment. Credit is not allowed for both PHY 478 and PHY 578 .


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  • PHY 479 - Ocean Circulation Systems

    Credits: 3
    (PHY 579 ) Prerequisite: PHY 475 . Focus on results of World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE), a multi-national, multi-decadal program designed to observe the global ocean. Explores large-scale circulation and properties of the ocean as foundation for understanding the future of the world oceans and their role in climate change. Credit is not allowed for both PHY 479 and PHY 579 .


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  • PHY 480 - Coastal And Estuarine Systems

    Credits: 3
    (PHY 580 ) Prerequisite: PHY 475 . Introduction to the physical processes operating within coastal and estuarine systems. Focus on the dynamical description of topics such as gravity waves, surf zone hydrodynamics, storm surge, tides, estuarine hydraulics, sediment transport, and morphodynamics. Credit is not allowed for both PHY 480 and PHY 580 .


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  • PHY 490 - Special Topics in Physics

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Selected topics in physics that are beyond the scope of regular course offerings. May be repeated once under a different subtitle.


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  • PHY 493 - Physics Laboratory Teaching Practicum

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Students work under the tutelage of a faculty member to develop skills needed to prepare, conduct and evaluate introductory laboratory assignments. Some instruction and evaluation in an ongoing physics laboratory is required; specific responsibilities are set by the supervisor in consultation with the student trainee.


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  • PHY 495 - Physics Seminar

    Credits: 1 - 3

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Discussion of selected topics in physics. Students will work with individual faculty advisors leading to an oral presentation on their topic. Additional credit will be earned for submitting a research paper. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.




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  • PHY 497 - Capstone Seminar

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: PHY 335  and consent of instructor. This course serves as an opportunity to read and present both classic and more recent peer-reviewed journal articles in the fields of physics and physical oceanography. Articles will be chosen by the instructor and will vary each semester. Meetings will occur once a week during the semester and last for one hour. May be taken up to two times.


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  • PHY 498 - Internship in Physics

    Credits: 1 - 3
    Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.50 and a GPA in PHY courses of at least 2.80. Practical experience and academic training in the student’s principal area of interest. Joint supervision and evaluation by a physics faculty member and an on-site supervisor. Open to students of junior or senior standing who have been pre-approved by the faculty supervisor, department chair and dean. May be repeated for a total of three credit hours.

    Liability Expense:
    Internship Liability Insurance: Additional Course Fee Details


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  • PHY 499 - Honors Work in Physics

    Credits: 2 - 3

    Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing. Independent study for honors students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Writing Intensive.




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Political Science
  

  • PLS 101 - American National Government

    Credits: 3
    Survey of basic principles, institutions and functions such as federalism, separation of powers, civil liberties and rights, judicial review, public opinion, political parties, elections and interest groups. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • PLS 111 - Politics and Government in Global Perspective

    Credits: 3
    Survey for non-majors of politics and governmental institutions within and among nation states. Attention will also be given to the role of political theory and ideology in the governance of states. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.


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  • PLS 201 - Introduction to Political Science Methods

    Credits: 3
    Restricted to political science majors or, consent of instructor. Introduction to the rationale and application of the scientific method to political analysis. Major topics include: statement of problem, survey of literature, theory construction, data collection and analysis, and presentation of findings and conclusions. Partially satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Information Literacy.


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  • PLS 202 - Contemporary American Political Issues

    Credits: 3
    Important political issues and their relationship to the overall American political process. Topics are selected from, but not limited to: education policy; health care policy; federal deficit and debt policy; and minorities and politics. Partially satisfies University Studies II:Approaches and Perspectives/Understanding Human Institutions and Behaviors.


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  • PLS 203 - Religion and Politics in the United States

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the origin, nature, and consequences of religion’s influence on political values, institutions, and policies in the United States.


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  • PLS 204 - Judicial Politics

    Credits: 3
    An analysis of the organization, powers and role of the judiciary. Topics include: the political role of judges, factors influencing judicial policy-making, selection of judges, the role of lawyers, and judicial decision-making.


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  • PLS 205 - Campaign and Elections

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the electoral arena (history, financing, political environments), nominations (delegate selections and conventions), campaigns (organization, strategy, tactics, media), and the election (votes, policy, reforms). Special attention is given to recent and current presidential and congressional election campaigns.


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  • PLS 209 - Environmental Politics

    Credits: 3
    Role of politics in environmental policy. Topics include the politics of the environmental movement, the environment as a public policy issue, and the development and impact of environmental policy.


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  • PLS 212 - Introduction to Political Theory

    Credits: 3
    Fundamental questions about the nature and purpose of politics as treated by such writers as Plato, Augustine, Locke, Hobbes, and Marx.


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  • PLS 217 - Ethics and Leadership in Public Life

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of what it means to act responsibly and with integrity in public life in an environment of shared powers and competing values. Case studies, journals, role plays and film are used to illustrate concepts.


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  • PLS 218 - Ethics in International Affairs

    Credits: 3
    Role of morality in international affairs to explore how states and citizens act responsibly in international public life. Drawing on the traditions of realism, liberalism, and utilitarianism along with the just war tradition, the course examines the ethical implications of issues such as war, terrorism, globalization, and genocide. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.


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  • PLS 220 - Introduction to International Relations

    Credits: 3
    Basic analysis of politics among nations. Role of law, force, and diplomacy in world politics; problems of war, peace, and disarmament. Satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in a Global Society.


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  • PLS 221 - Model United Nations I - Introduction to United Nations Issues and Organization

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to United Nations issues and organization. Course focus on active learning through simulation of international diplomacy, speech making, negotiation, and foreign policy development. Course requires travel to a Model United Nations conference, with additional costs for students. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom/Certified Internship Program.


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  • PLS 222 - Contemporary International Political Issues

    Credits: 3
    Important international political issues and their impact on the political processes among the nations of the world. Topics are selected from, but not limited to: the role of the United Nations; environmental policy; separatism and nationalism; religious conflict and international order; terrorism; and economic development.


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