May 17, 2024

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Course Descriptions

Note: This catalogue has been amended per a 2016 UNCW Faculty Senate decision to retroactively remove the Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster requirement from the University Studies program. Students who wish to complete a cluster may do so, however, completion of a cluster is no longer required. Course description references to Thematic Transdisciplinary Clusters apply to students who choose to complete a cluster.

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:

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Physical Education
	PED 107 - Basic Swimming and Water Safety Credits: 1 Development of competency in basic swimming strokes of front crawl, backstroke, and sidestroke; development of water safety skills and techniques. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 108 - Advanced Swimming Credits: 1 Emphasis on developing competencies in basic swimming strokes of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke; turns; develop skill in lifesaving techniques, water safety and cardiovascular conditioning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 109 - Water Safety Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Possess current Red Cross Emergency Water Safety or Lifeguard Training Certificate. Designed to instruct students how to teach others the various skills and courses offered in the American Red Cross Swimming Programs. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 110 - Archery Credits: 1 Basic techniques and knowledge of target archery. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 111 - Beginning Tennis Credits: 1 Study of and participation in basic tennis skills including serve, volley, and ground strokes. Emphasis on improving proficiency in techniques and mechanics. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 112 - Intermediate Tennis Credits: 1 Study and participation in advanced tennis skills and knowledge of the various techniques and tactics, including application of mechanics and strategies. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 113 - Golf Credits: 1 Skills and knowledge of golf, including basic swing as well as rules and basic terms. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 114 - Bowling Credits: 1 Instruction and practice in the basic skills of bowling. Two hours each week. Fee. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 115 - Weight Training Credits: 1 Knowledge, technique, and safety procedures of weight training and related activities. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 116 - Beginning Racquetball Credits: 1 Basic racquetball terminology, scoring and game procedures, including rules, court position, and basic strokes. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 117 - Intermediate Racquetball Credits: 1 Development of racquetball shots, game strategy, patterns of play, and defensive and offensive returns. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 118 - Beginning Racquetball-Tennis Credits: 1 Basic terminology, scoring, rules, court position, and strokes of racquetball and tennis. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 119 - Badminton-Tennis Credits: 1 Basic terminology, scoring, rules, court position, and strokes of badminton and tennis. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 120 - Group Exercise Credits: 1 Cardiovascular fitness program which incorporates physiologically safe exercise movements to music. Intended to develop strength, flexibility, and improve cardiorespiratory efficiency. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 121 - Soccer Credits: 1 Instruction and participation in the basic skills, strategy and application of rules of soccer. Experiences will include indoor soccer, small-sided games, full-sided matches, video sessions and lecture session. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 122 - Volleyball Credits: 1 Instruction and participation in the basic skills, strategy and application of rules of volleyball. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 123 - Physical Conditioning Credits: 1 A personal physical conditioning program including systems of fitness emphasizing circuit training, interval training, and calisthenics. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 124 - Basic Canoeing and Kayaking Credits: 1 Introduction to theory, navigation rules, equipment, and basic skills of canoeing and kayaking. Emphasis on safety and practice of canoeing and kayaking on coastal waters. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 125 - Basic Sailboarding Credits: 1 Introduction to theory, navigation rules, equipment, and basic skills of sailboarding. Emphasis on safety and practice of sailing skills. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 126 - Beginning Snow Skiing Credits: 1 Knowledge, safety, conditioning, and basic skills of snow skiing. (Fee plus off-campus lodging and equipment costs; dates and location TBA.) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 127 - Motor Boat Operation Credits: 1 Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduction to theory, navigation, navigation rules, safety, weather, fire, rescue and seamanship involved in motor boating. Successful completion results in certification by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 134 - Dance Techniques I Credits: 2 (THR 134 ) Introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet or modern dance. Emphasis on proper body alignment, terminology, strength and flexibility training, and beginning ballet or modern dance movement vocabulary. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 136 - Movement Exploration Credits: 3 (THR 136 ) Study through creative dance techniques of the body’s potential as a tool for creative expression. Exploration of the relationship as a tool for creative expression. Exploration of the relationship of dance to other art forms. Solo and group work using basic art concepts and the individual’s own experience as material for movement improvisation and composition. No dance training necessary. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 138 - Hatha Yoga Credits: 1 An introduction to the various aspects of Yoga, including Hatha Yoga postures, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 140 - Walking Fitness Credits: 1 Walking Fitness (1) Safe and effective techniques of developing and maintaining fitness through walking. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 142 - Jogging Fitness Credits: 1 Safe and effective techniques of developing and maintaining fitness through jogging. Two hours each week. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 150 - Beginning Sailing Credits: 1 Theory, navigation rules, equipment, and basic skills of sailing. Emphasis on safety and practice of sailing skills. (Fee required, dates and location TBA) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 199 - Topics in Physical Education Credits: 1- 3 Selected topics in physical education. May be repeated for up to six hours credit under a different subtitle. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 200 - Instuctional Design in Educational Dance and Gymnastics K-12 Credits: 3 This course develops instructional skills in planning, teaching, and evaluation psychomotor, cognitive, and affective learning in educational dance and gymnastics K-12. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 201 - Lifelong Physical Education Programming - Individual and Dual Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite: PED 235 or consent of instructor. Development and enhancement of the knowledge and skills necessary for the designing of traditional and lifelong individual and dual physical education programs. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 202 - Lifelong Physical Education Programming- Team Credits: 3 Prerequisite or corequisite: PED 235 or consent of instructor. Development and enhancement of knowledge and skills necessary for the designing of traditional and lifelong team physical education programs. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 206 - Traditional American Dance I Credits: 2 Beginner’s level study of traditional American dance forms such as, but not limited to: social and ballroom dance; folk dance; square dance; Native American dance; and African American dance. Emphasis on the historical and cultural contributions of each form. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 0- 4 (EXS 216 ) Study of seven of the eleven major organ systems as each relates to human movement and health. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 217 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 3 (EXS 217 ) The human nervous, urinary, endocrine, digestive, and reproductive systems as related to health and movement. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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.) Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 236 - Athletic Officiating Credits: 3 Rules, officiating techniques, and problems arising in officiating with emphasis on football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and tennis. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 335 - Readings in Physical Education Credits: 3 A comprehensive review of literature in physical education and related areas. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 336 - An Approach To Coaching Credits: 3 The application of philosophical and psychological knowledge and principles to the administration and coaching of sports with special emphasis on research literature. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 340 - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise Credits: 3 (EXS 340 ) 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 345 - Pediatric Health and Fitness Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PED 216 . Study of the unique physiological responses to physical activity and exercise in children. In addition, this course will examine the role an active lifestyle plays in the overall health and well-being of children. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 350 - Motor Behavior Credits: 3 (EXS 350 ) Prerequisite: PED 216 . 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. Partially Satisfies University Studies III: Thematic Transdisciplinary Cluster/Global Diversity. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 355 - Measurement and Evaluation of Human Physical Performance Credits: 3 (EXS 355 ) 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 359 - Research and Evaluation in Health, Physical Education and Health Credits: 3 (EXS 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 379 - Sport, Physical Activity and the Law Credits: 3 (EXS 379 ) 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 386 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education Credits: 0- 4 Prerequisite: PED 235 . Designed to provide students theory, technique, and methods of developing and implementing developmentally appropriate physical education for grades K-5. Emphasis on teaching effectiveness, lesson and unit planning, writing student learning objectives, integration of technology and the sport and physical best curricular models. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours each week. Field experience is required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 387 - Teaching Secondary Physical Education Credits: 0- 4 Prerequisite: PED 385 . Provides students theory, technique, and methods of developing and implementing developmentally appropriate physical education for grades 6-12. Emphasis on teaching effectiveness, lesson and unit planning, writing student learning objectives, integration of technology and the sport and physical best curricular models. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours each week. Field experience is required. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 388 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education II Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PED 386 . Developmentally appropriate approach to teaching the foundations of movement to children. Movement exploration, whole and part body expression, rhythms, game creation, game variations, game strategies and game/cooperative skills and fitness concepts are core to these learning activities. Students will design and implement a variety of movement challenges for elementary learners. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 415 - Adapted Physical Activity Credits: 4 Prerequisites: Senior standing or consent of instructor. 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 421 - Methods of Coaching Baseball Credits: 2 Emphasis on strategy, fundamentals, techniques, training and related duties. Baseball Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 422 - Methods of Coaching Basketball Credits: 2 Emphasis on strategy, fundamentals, techniques, training and related duties. Basketball Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 423 - Methods of Coaching Football Credits: 2 Emphasis on strategy, fundamentals, techniques, training and related duties. Football Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 424 - Methods of Coaching Track and Field Credits: 2 Emphasis on strategy, fundamentals, techniques, training and related duties. Track and Field. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 425 - Methods of Coaching Soccer Credits: 2 Emphasis on strategy, fundamentals, techniques, training and related duties. Soccer Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 426 - Methods of Coaching Volleyball Credits: 2 Emphasis on strategy, fundamentals, techniques, training and related duties. Volleyball Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 470 - Exercise Prescription and Assessment: Healthy Population Credits: 0- 4 (EXS 470 ) 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 471 - Exercise Prescription and Assessment: Special Populations Credits: 3 (EXS 471 ) 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
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. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 102 - Elementary College Physics II Credits: 0- 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 geometric and physical optics. Three lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 201 - General Physics I Credits: 0- 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. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 202 - General Physics II Credits: 0- 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 geometric and physical optics. Four lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Partially satisfies University Studies II: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 322 - Classical Dynamics II Credits: 0- 3 The second course in a two-course sequence. Please see PHY 321 for description. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 412 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credits: 3 The second course in a two-course sequence. Please see PHY 411 for description. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 420 - Global Climate Change Credits: 3 (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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 435 - Nuclear Physics Credits: 3 Prerequisite: PHY 335 or consent of instructor. Introduction to properties of the nucleus; natural and artificial radioactivity; nuclear reactions and particle accelerators. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.

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Course Descriptions

Trial Courses

Sequenced Courses

Online Courses

Credits and Class Meetings

Course Prefixes

PED 107 - Basic Swimming and Water Safety

PED 108 - Advanced Swimming

PED 109 - Water Safety

PED 110 - Archery

PED 111 - Beginning Tennis

PED 112 - Intermediate Tennis

PED 113 - Golf

PED 114 - Bowling

PED 115 - Weight Training

PED 116 - Beginning Racquetball

PED 117 - Intermediate Racquetball

PED 118 - Beginning Racquetball-Tennis

PED 119 - Badminton-Tennis

PED 120 - Group Exercise

PED 121 - Soccer

PED 122 - Volleyball

PED 123 - Physical Conditioning

PED 124 - Basic Canoeing and Kayaking

PED 125 - Basic Sailboarding

PED 126 - Beginning Snow Skiing

PED 127 - Motor Boat Operation

PED 134 - Dance Techniques I

PED 136 - Movement Exploration

PED 138 - Hatha Yoga

PED 140 - Walking Fitness

PED 142 - Jogging Fitness

PED 150 - Beginning Sailing

PED 199 - Topics in Physical Education

PED 200 - Instuctional Design in Educational Dance and Gymnastics K-12

PED 201 - Lifelong Physical Education Programming - Individual and Dual

PED 202 - Lifelong Physical Education Programming- Team

PED 206 - Traditional American Dance I

PED 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

PED 217 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

PED 226 - Intermediate Snow Skiing

PED 234 - Dance Techniques II

PED 235 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education

PED 236 - Athletic Officiating

PED 266 - Applications of Computers in Physical Education and Health

PED 315 - Motor Development

PED 320 - Methods of Teaching Motor Activity

PED 335 - Readings in Physical Education

PED 336 - An Approach To Coaching

PED 340 - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

PED 342 - Skill Analysis for Sport and Physical Activity

PED 345 - Pediatric Health and Fitness

PED 350 - Motor Behavior

PED 355 - Measurement and Evaluation of Human Physical Performance

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

PED 360 - Motor Learning

PED 379 - Sport, Physical Activity and the Law

PED 385 - Health and Physical Education Curriculum Development

PED 386 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education

PED 387 - Teaching Secondary Physical Education

PED 388 - Teaching Elementary Physical Education II

PED 410 - Seminar in Physical Education

PED 415 - Adapted Physical Activity

PED 416 - Laboratory Techniques and Research Methods in Exercise Physiology

PED 421 - Methods of Coaching Baseball

PED 422 - Methods of Coaching Basketball

PED 423 - Methods of Coaching Football

PED 424 - Methods of Coaching Track and Field

PED 425 - Methods of Coaching Soccer

PED 426 - Methods of Coaching Volleyball

PED 435 - Sport Management

PED 436 - Intramurals

PED 440 - Selected Topics Exercise Science

PED 455 - Advanced Tests and Measurements in Physical Education

PED 460 - Sport and Exercise Psychology

PED 470 - Exercise Prescription and Assessment: Healthy Population

PED 471 - Exercise Prescription and Assessment: Special Populations

PED 481 - Seminar in Athletic Training

PED 491 - Directed Individual Study

PED 498 - Internship in Physical Education