May 16, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalogue

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

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 on a one-time basis without adding them to their regular departmental offerings. A second trial offering, if additional data are necessary, must be within two calendar years of the first, unless the course is submitted for formal approval to the appropriate curriculum committees. 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 111 - Beginning Tennis Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 1 Theory, navigation rules, equipment, and basic skills of sailing. Emphasis on safety and practice of sailing skills. (Fee required, dates and location TBA) Liability Expense: PE Special Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Details Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 199 - Topics in Physical Education Credit Hours: 1 To 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 - Instructional Design in Educational Dance and Gymnastics K-12 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 - Global Dance and Culture Credit Hours: 3 Provides an opportunity to experience cultures and dance from around the world. Emphasis on the historical and cultural contributions of international dance forms such as international ballroom, Latin and folkloric dance; and other international dance forms. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 0 Or 4 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 217 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 3 The human nervous, urinary, endocrine, digestive, and reproductive systems as related to health and movement. Partially satisfies University Studies Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 221 - First Aid and Injury Care Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to introduce students to the mechanisms, underlying prevention, and care of various injuries and illnesses associated with an active lifestyle. Topics include: emergency procedures, legal concerns and injury prevention and care. It also includes instruction to potentially obtain certification in the following: CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 226 - Intermediate Snow Skiing Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 236 - Athletic Officiating Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 3 A comprehensive review of literature in physical education and related areas. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 336 - Coaching, Sport, and Society Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 340 - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 342 - Skill Analysis for Sport and Physical Activity Credit Hours: 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 - Childhood Obesity Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 348 - Practicum in Lifetime Fitness and Health Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 350 - Motor Behavior Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 355 - Measurement and Evaluation of Human Physical Performance Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 359 - Research and Evaluation in Health, Physical Education and Health Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 360 - Motor Learning Credit Hours: 0 To 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 Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 385 - Health and Physical Education Curriculum Development Credit Hours: 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 - Physical Activity Pedagogy I Credit Hours: 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: Stud Blanket Prof Liab Ins: Additional Course Fee Details Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 387 - Physical Activity Pedagogy II Credit Hours: 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: Stud Blanket Prof Liab Ins: Additional Course Fee Details Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 388 - Teaching Healthful Living in Elementary Schools II Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 390 - Advanced Concepts of Personal Training Credit Hours: 3 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 391 - Health Behavior Theory Applications Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 410 - Seminar in Physical Education Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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: Stud Blanket Prof Liab Ins: Additional Course Fee Details Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 416 - Laboratory Techniques and Research Methods in Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 2 Emphasis on strategy, fundamentals, techniques, training and related duties. Volleyball Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 435 - Sport Management Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 0 Or 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 471 - Exercise Prescription and Assessment: Special Populations Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 481 - Seminar in Athletic Training Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 1 To 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 Credit Hours: 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: Stud Blanket Prof Liab Ins: Additional Course Fee Details Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PED 499 - Honors Work in Physical Education Credit Hours: 2 To 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 Credit Hours: 0 Or 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 102 - Elementary College Physics II Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 103 - Great Ideas in Physics Credit Hours: 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). Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 104 - Physics for Future Presidents Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 0 To 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 111 - Naked-eye Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy Credit Hours: 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: Stud Blanket Prof Liab Ins: Additional Course Fee Details Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 201 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 202 - General Physics II Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 215 - Introduction to Computing in the Physical Sciences Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 220 - The Physics of Music Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 225 - Electronics Credit Hours: 0 To 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 Credit Hours: 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: Stud Blanket Prof Liab Ins: Additional Course Fee Details Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 300 - Analog Circuits Credit Hours: 3 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. Satisfies University Studies V: Explorations Beyond the Classroom/Certified Internship Program. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 311 - Mathematical Physics Credit Hours: 0 Or 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 314 - Introduction to Computational Physics Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisite/Corequisite: PHY 321 or MAT 361 . An introduction to the solution of common physics problems using computers. Assuming no previous computer programming experience, the course will introduce basic scientific programming skills as applied to solve problems in mechanics, chaos, nonlinear dynamics, electromagnetism, fluid dynamics, and other areas. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 315 - Computational Physics and Complexity Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 321 - Classical Dynamics I Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 0 Or 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 Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 350 - Fluid Mechanics Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 411 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credit Hours: 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 Credit Hours: 3 The second course in a two-course sequence. Please see PHY 411 for description. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 414 - Engineering Physics Credit Hours: 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. Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule.
	PHY 415 - Solid State Physics Credit Hours: 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.

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Course Descriptions

Trial Courses

Sequenced Courses

Online Courses

Credits and Class Meetings

Course Prefixes

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 - Instructional 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 - Global Dance and Culture

PED 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

PED 217 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

PED 221 - First Aid and Injury Care

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 - Coaching, Sport, and Society

PED 340 - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise

PED 342 - Skill Analysis for Sport and Physical Activity

PED 345 - Childhood Obesity

PED 348 - Practicum in Lifetime Fitness and Health

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 - Physical Activity Pedagogy I

PED 387 - Physical Activity Pedagogy II

PED 388 - Teaching Healthful Living in Elementary Schools II

PED 390 - Advanced Concepts of Personal Training

PED 391 - Health Behavior Theory Applications

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