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PE 1446 - Tae Kwon-do, Level II Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A physical activity course that allows students to learn and develop the skills needed to perform the martial art of Tae Kwon-do through combat and self-defense while incorporating sport and exercise.
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PE 1447 - Tae Kwon-do, Level III Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A physical activity course that allows students to learn and develop the skills needed to perform the martial art of Tae Kwon-do through combat and self-defense while incorporating sport and exercise.
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PE 1515 - Sailboating Credits: (1)
A physical activity course that introduces students to the outdoor activity of sailboating. The fundamental skills of sailboating will be addressed for both beginning and recreational sailors.
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PE 1575 - Rodeo I Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Fall [Full Sem]
May be repeated 2 times up to 3 credit hours.
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PE 1670 - Ice Skating, Level I Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A physical activity course that introduces students to ice skating. The fundamental skills of ice skating will be addressed for both beginning and recreational skaters.
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PEP 1079 - Weightlifting, Level III Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A vigorous physical conditioning course intended to assist students in skill development specific to Olympic weightlifting. The clean-and-jerk, and snatch, lifts will be emphasized exclusively. Prerequisite: PE 1080 , or instructor approval.
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PEP 2000 - Foundations of Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Examination of history, philosophy, career opportunities, issues, and trends in physical education. Emphasis on professional preparation requirements and competencies.
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PEP 2100 - Introduction to Coaching Sport Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Examines various coaching philosophies and styles along with the duties and responsibilities of the coach, with an emphasis on leadership skills, organizational and administrative duties, the legal responsibilities that affects sport and the evaluation of the athletic program.
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PEP 2480 - Fitness for Life Concepts Credits: (1)
Prescribe individualized programs for weight control, cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility.
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PEP 2500 - Sport Pedagogy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to provide information on skill development, practice and game planning, season schedules, creating drills and practice sessions, motivating players and coaching tips.
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PEP 2600 - Growth and Motor Development Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Description of the structural and functional principles of human growth and development. Introduction of motor learning principles with emphasis on their application to pedagogy. Prerequisite: PEP 2000 or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 .
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PEP 2700 SS - Sociohistorical Aspects of Sport Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Online]
Spring [Online]
Summer [Online]
This course examines the sociological and historical aspects of sport in American society with the purpose of gaining an understanding of how race, class, gender, ethnicity, politics, and religion can bind Americans in a community of shared values and aspirations. Students will explore the unifying power of sport, as well as how sport serves to reproduce many inequalities present in the larger society. Gaining an understanding of how these issues, and others, interplay with sport is critical for those aspiring to become successful sport coaches, as well as for those who simply wish to gain an understanding of the complex relationship between sport and society (e.g., parents, fans, and sport participants).
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PEP 2800 - Individual Projects Credits: (1-4)
A comprehensive study of a significant problem in the field of physical education. Hours to be arranged. May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
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PEP 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Typically taught:
As Needed
Consult the semester class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 2 times up to 4 credit hours.
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PEP 3100 - Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Development Credits: (3)
The purpose of this course is to introduce and explore motor learning and motor development principles. Particular focus will be on how the application of motor learning and motor development impact the physical education and coaching learning environments. Prerequisite: PEP 2000 .
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PEP 3240 - Skill Development and Methods of Field Sports Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to provide prospective physical education teachers experiences that will lead to skill acquisition, the ability to analyze, diagnose and correct errors in skill performance, the development of skills, drills, and game progressions, and the pedagogical skills needed to teach a variety of field sports (e.g., flag football, soccer, and softball). Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 .
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PEP 3242 - Skill Development and Methods of Court Sports Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to provide prospective physical education teachers experiences that will lead to skill acquisition the ability to analyze, diagnose and correct errors in skill performance, the development of skills, drills, and game progressions, and the pedagogical skills needed to teach a variety of court sports (e.g., basketball and volleyball). Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 .
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PEP 3260 - Methods of Teaching Lifelong Activities Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Designed to give students a broad variety of noncompetitive/nonconventional activities and sports that are beneficial as lifetime sports. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 .
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PEP 3262 - Methods of Teaching Individual Sports Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to provide prospective physical education teachers experiences that will lead to skill acquisition, the ability to analyze, diagnose and correct errors in skill performance, the development of skills, drills, and game progressions, and the pedagogical skills needed to teach a variety of individual sports (e.g., golf, swimming, and track and field). Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 .
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PEP 3264 - Skill Development and Methods of Teaching Racket Sports Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to provide prospective physical education teachers experiences that will lead to skill acquisition, the ability to analyze, diagnose and correct errors in skill performance, the development of skills, drills, and game progressions, and the pedagogical skills needed to teach a variety of racket sports (e.g., badminton, racketball, and tennis/pickleball). Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 .
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PEP 3270 - Methods of Teaching Aerobic Conditioning Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Examine, evaluate and practice aerobic conditioning theories and current practices for the purpose of preparing entry level professionals to select, incorporate, and facilitate appropriate aerobic activities, as well as, design and evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic conditioning programs. Two lecture/labs per week. Prerequisite: PEP 2000 , PEP 2600 or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 or PEP 2600. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 .
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PEP 3280 - Methods of Teaching Strength and Conditioning Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Examine, evaluate and practice strength and conditioning theories and current practices for the purpose of preparing entry level professionals to select, incorporate, and facilitate appropriate conditioning activities, as well as, design and evaluate the effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs. Two lecture/labs per week. Prerequisite: PE 1080 .
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PEP 3290 - Methods of Teaching Fitness for Life Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to introduce the fundamental principles of cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and strength development, as well as to assist each individual to design and implement their own personal fitness program based on individual needs, assessments, and personal preferences. Students will explore resources for and methods of teaching the principles of fitness in the secondary school setting. This is a required course for the physical education major and the physical education/coaching minor. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 .
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PEP 3310 - Techniques for Teaching Aquatics Credits: (2)
Practice of swimming and related aquatic skills, teaching techniques for all levels of swimming, and the acquisition of materials to use for teaching swimming. Course leads to American Red Cross certification as a Water Safety Instructor. Prerequisite: Skills screening will be required.
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PEP 3320 - Techniques for Teaching Lifeguarding Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
As Needed
Professional techniques and methods in teaching water safety, educational programs, lifeguard training and reviews, and lifeguard progressions are taught. This course leads to Red Cross certification as a lifeguard instructor.
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PEP 3400 - Sport Psychology for Coaches Credits: (3)
This course involves understanding the study and analysis of human behavior patterns as they relate to sport performance. Students (coaches) are provided with necessary information regarding mental processes, and applicable uses for this information. Recommended Prerequisite: PSY 1010 .
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PEP 3520 - Curriculum and Assessment Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Course emphasis is on developing curriculum necessary to meet the needs of diverse learners. Emphasis is also on development of assessment strategies that correctly match objectives and instruction. The students are given a basic understanding of the statistical use of data for grade determination. Students will have hands on experience in designing and implementing various assessments and grading methods relating to physical education objectives. Students will also be provided the opportunity to learn how to design and implement lessons using up-to-date forms of technology that are currently being used in public schools. Prerequisite: PEP 3100 and 6 credits of PEP 3630 , PEP 4700 , PEP 4710 , program admission. Co-Requisite: PEP 3520L .
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PEP 3520L - Curriculum and Assessment Lab Credits: (1)
This course will avail students a practicum opportunity to apply in an area K-12 school the theory learned and the curriculum prepared in the Curriculum and Assessment PEP 3520 course. Students will develop lessons and assessments to determine students learning and implement them in a teaching experience in the school setting. Co-Requisite: PEP 3520 .
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PEP 3600 - Measurement and Statistics in Exercise Science Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
The selection, administration, and interpretation of measurement techniques and statistical procedures for the purpose of evaluation and research as related to exercise science and health promotion. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement and complete WEB 1700 .
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PEP 3610 - Assessment/Technology in Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to help students develop assessment strategies that correctly match objectives and instruction. The students are given a basic understanding of the statistical use of data for grade determination. Students will have hands on experience in designing and implementing various assessment (affective, cognitive, and psychomotor) and grading methods relating to physical education objectives. Students will also be provided the opportunity to learn how to design and implement lessons using up-to-date forms of technology that are currently being used in public schools. Prerequisite: A minimum of 3 Skill Development and Methods of Teaching Courses.
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PEP 3620 - Methods of Teaching Physical Education and Health for Elementary Teachers Credits: (3)
The course is designed to provide students with instructional methods, activities and skills for teaching Physical Education K-6 and Health Education. The course will include a 15-hour hands-on-practicum teaching experience in an area public school. The content of this course will be presented through various instructional strategies and teaching models. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerquisite/Co-requisite: EDUC 3100 .
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PEP 3630 - Methods of Teaching Elementary School Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Provides prospective elementary physical education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to delivering quality physical education lessons for elementary school-aged students. Principles, concepts, strategies, classroom management, skill development, and assessment will be explored. Prerequisite: PEP 2000 or PEP 3100 .
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PEP 3660 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The purpose of this course is to introduce and explore various congenital and acquired disabilities as well as gain an understanding of the legal mandates for individuals with disabilities and their educational rights. Particular emphasis and focus of this course will be on the application of various teaching methodologies to ensure inclusion for all in the physical education learning environment. In addition to meeting in the classroom, students will be required to participate in practicums both in the local school systems and at Weber State University. Prerequisite: PEP 3100 ; 3 classes of PEP 3240 - 3290.
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PEP 4700 - Methods of Teaching Junior High School Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Provides prospective Junior High School physical education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to delivering quality physical education lessons for Junior High School-aged students. Principles, concepts, strategies, classroom management, skill development, and assessment will be explored. Prerequisite: PEP 2000 , PEP 3100 .
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PEP 4710 - Methods of Teaching High School Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Provides prospective high school physical education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to delivering quality physical education lessons for high school-aged students. Principles, concepts, strategies, classroom management, skill development, and assessment will be explored. Prerequisite: PEP 2000 , PEP 3100 .
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PEP 4800 - Individual Projects Credits: (1-4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A comprehensive study of a significant problem in the field of physical education. Hours to be arranged. For seniors only. May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
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PEP 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Individualized readings and investigation of professional literature and its application to current and future specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Extensive reading and formal writing required. Hours to be arranged. For seniors only. May be repeated 2 times up to 3 credit hours.
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PEP 4860C - Field Experience Coaching Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: PEP 2600 , Junior/Senior status and department approval.
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PEP 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Events Credits: (1-4)
Typically taught:
As Needed
May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credit hours.
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PEP 4990 - Field Experience/Senior Seminar Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experiences in the field of physical education by teaching a class or classes in local public school grades 6-12. The course is also designed for students to meet and discuss a variety of issues relevant to preparing students to be physical educators. Prerequisite: PEP 3520 , 12 credits of PEP 3240 - 3290. No substitutions can be made for this course.
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PEP 6010 - Leadership in Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
As Needed
Designed to provide graduate students with an understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of leadership in their respective fields of study. The ultimate goal of the course is to encourage daily application of leadership concepts in the personal and professional lives of the students.
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PEP 6100 - Current Trends in Health and Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
As Needed
A study of health and physical education perspectives with an emphasis on the changes, trends, and future prospects that will affect the profession and the needs of those they serve.
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PEP 6370 - Exercise Management for Special Populations Credits: (2)
Typically taught:
As Needed
Exercise management for populations with special conditions. Overview of each condition’s unique physiology, effects of the condition on the exercise response, effects of exercise training on the condition, and recommendations for exercise testing and programming are presented in a selected topics format. Prerequisite: ESS 2300 and ESS 3510 .
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PEP 6420 - Curriculum in Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
As Needed
Designed to provide an understanding of the role and importance of physical education in today’s society, steps involved in curriculum planning, trends and issues in curriculum and to orient the student to various ideas in curriculum design.
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PEP 6520 - Improving Physical Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
As Needed
Designed for elementary classroom teachers to provide an opportunity for the teacher to further develop teaching skills, personal performance skills, knowledge and competencies. A major goal of this course will be to help the classroom teacher gain additional confidence in teaching physical education activities.
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PEP 6830 - Motor Learning Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
As Needed
An in-depth study of the psychomotor domain of development. Special emphasis is given to skilled performance, learning theory, motor abilities, individual differences, developmental considerations, instructional and training procedures. Secondary school and athletic populations are considered regarding these topics.
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PHIL 1000 HU - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Online]
An introduction to the methods and problems of philosophy, with special emphasis on topics pertaining to the nature of reality, the theory of knowledge, and value theory.
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PHIL 1120 HU - Contemporary Moral Problems Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Online]
Summer [Full Sem]
An introduction to ethical theories and their application to contemporary moral issues, such as human cloning, abortion, and physician-assisted suicide.
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PHIL 1250 HU - Critical Thinking Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Online]
An introduction to informal logic, focusing on issues of logical form, standards of good and bad reasoning, and argumentative writing.
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PHIL 2200 - Deductive Logic Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An introduction to the concepts and methods of modern symbolic logic. Emphasis is placed on problems of translating English expressions into logical symbols, on the development of skills in using the formal proof procedures of sentential and predicate logic, and development of the predicate calculus.
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PHIL 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and number of credits authorized will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credits.
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PHIL 3010 - History of Philosophy: Classical & Medieval Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
A survey of the major philosophers and issues from the Presocratics to the beginning of the early modern period, covering such major figures as Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Augustine, and Aquinas.
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PHIL 3020 - History of Philosophy: Modern Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
A topical survey of the major philosophers and issues from the seventeenth century to the beginning of the nineteenth century (Descartes to Kant).
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PHIL 3150 - Existentialism Credits: (3)
An examination of central themes in Existentialism, including anxiety, dread, freedom, awareness of death, and the consciousness and meaning of existence. These themes will be traced through the writings of such writers as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Camus, Sartre, and Simone de Beauvior.
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PHIL 3200 - Philosophy of Democracy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
An examination of the ideals of and justifications for democratic institutions.
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PHIL 3250 - Philosophy of Law Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
An examination of central topics in the philosophy of law, including the relationship between law and morality, the justification of punishment, and legal reasoning.
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PHIL 3350 - Medical Ethics Credits: (3)
A survey of fundamental moral issues arising from the practice of medicine and from advances in medical science.
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PHIL 3500 - Philosophy of Western Religion Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
A survey of topics in the philosophy of religion, especially as they pertain to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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PHIL 3550 - Philosophy of Eastern Religion Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
An examination of classic philosophical issues in Eastern religious thought, with a special emphasis on Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
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PHIL 3650 - Aesthetics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
An examination of philosophical issues concerning the nature and importance of aesthetic experience and appreciation in the arts and the environment, including questions about the definition of art, artistic representation and expression, and aesthetic value.
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PHIL 4400 - Great Issues in Philosophy Credits: (3)
A selected study of one of the traditional questions of philosophy, such as the nature of knowledge and truth, the mind/body problem, free will/determinism, and the nature of moral/aesthetic value. May be repeated once up to six credits covering a different topic.
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PHIL 4450 - Great Thinkers of Philosophy Credits: (3)
Selected study of the major works of a single central figure in philosophy. Philosophers whose works may be taught include, but are not limited to: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Mill, and Wittgenstein. May be repeated once up to six credits covering a different philosopher.
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PHIL 4510 - Metaphysics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
A study of enduring topics concerning the nature of reality, such as the mind/body problem, free will/determinism, the problem of universals, and the existence of God. Historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed.
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PHIL 4520 - Epistemology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] even years
A study of enduring topics in the theory of knowledge, such as the nature of justification; the relationship between knowledge, justification, and belief; the nature of truth; and sources of knowledge. Historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed.
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PHIL 4530 - Philosophy of Mind Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
A study of enduring topics in the philosophy of mind, such as the nature of mind; the mind-body problem; consciousness; the individuation of mental content; artificial intelligence. Historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed.
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PHIL 4540 - Philosophy of Language Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
A survey of central topics in the philosophy of language, including semantic content, speech acts, and the connection between meaning and truth. Historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed.
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PHIL 4600 - Ethical Theory Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
An in-depth study of western ethical theories, including utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, virtue ethics, and social contract theory.
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PHIL 4810 - Experimental Credits: (1-6)
May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
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PHIL 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-2)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Individually designed tutorial for philosophy minors and majors, intended to satisfy program requirements not available through scheduled class offerings. May be repeated 8 times for a maximum of 9 credits.
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PHIL 4900 - Senior Capstone Seminar Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A comprehensive review of the various areas of philosophy and an in-depth study of a single philosopher with the goal of producing a substantial thesis paper.
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PHIL 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and number of credits authorized will appear on the student’s transcript. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
A brief survey of physics at the introductory level. Topics covered include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. Three hours of lecture per week.
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PHYS 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
A brief survey of the physical universe using the fundamental laws of physics. Topics include the history of astronomy, the solar system, the sun, the evolution of stars, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies, quasars, and the Big Bang. Three hours of lecture per week. Cross-listed with ASTR 1040 .
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PHYS 1360 PS - Principles of Physical Science Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide an introduction to the scientific method and its application to the study of selected topics in physics and chemistry. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors.
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PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
First semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics, primarily for students in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, technology and other disciplines requiring physics without calculus. This semester covers topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton’s laws, and the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum. Also covered are topics in gravity, fluid mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week (PHYS 2019). Prerequisite: MATH 1060 .
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PHYS 2015 - College Physics I Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
One 3-hour lab per week. Co-Requisite: PHYS 2010 . Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2020 - College Physics II Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Second semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics. This semester covers topics in electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light and optics, relativity, atomic, and nuclear physics. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week (PHYS 2029). Prerequisite: PHYS 2010 .
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PHYS 2025 - College Physics II Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
One 3-hour lab per week. Co-Requisite: PHYS 2020 . Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2040 PS - Principles of Observational Astronomy Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An introductory course in observational astronomy. Topics will include planetary, stellar, and galactic astronomy, with a focus on modern observational techniques, including digital imagery, spectroscopy, and observing with science-grade astronomical instrumentation. Cross-listed with ASTR 2040. Prerequisite: MATH 1060 (minimum grade of C).
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PHYS 2090 PS - Environmental Physics - Energy and Power Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An interdisciplinary course dealing with the chemical and physical concepts of energy and power. Emphasis will be placed on the emerging energy crisis, effects upon the environment and the quality of life.
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PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
First semester of a two-semester sequence in calculus-based physics, primarily for students in science, math, computer science, and pre engineering. This semester covers topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton’s laws, and the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum. Also covered are topics in gravity, fluid mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week (PHYS 2219). Co-Requisite: MATH 1210 .
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PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
One 3-hour lab per week. Co-Requisite: PHYS 2210 . Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Second semester of a two semester sequence in calculus-based physics. This semester covers topics in electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light and optics, relativity, and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week (PHYS 2229). Prerequisite: PHYS 2210 . Co-Requisite: MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
One 3-hour lab per week. Co-Requisite: PHYS 2220 . Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2229 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab Credits: (0)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
One 3-hour lab per week. Co-Requisite: PHYS 2220 .
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PHYS 2300 - Scientific Computing for Physical Systems Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An introduction to computer programming and fundamental numerical algorithms as used for problem solving and visualization in the natural sciences. Applications may include nonlinear dynamics, chaos, many-particle systems, and Monte Carlo techniques. Prerequisite: PHYS 2210 , MATH 1210 , and either MATH 1200 or CS 1030 or permission of the instructor.
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PHYS 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format.
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PHYS 2710 - Introductory Modern Physics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Relativity, quantum effects, the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, molecular and solid-state bonding, quantum effect devices, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions and devices, elementary particles. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 , MATH 1200 (may be taken concurrently), and MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 2800 - Introductory Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3)
Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed research project which includes physics/astronomy at the lower division level for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with ASTR 2800 . May be repeated up to 10 times.
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PHYS 2830 - Introductory Readings in Physics/Astronomy Credits: (1-3)
Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed reading project which includes physics/astronomy at the lower division level for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with ASTR 2830 . May be repeated up to 10 times.
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PHYS 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6)
Open to all students in the Physics Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
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PHYS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
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PHYS 3160 - Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] odd years
Selected topics in astrophysics, with a focus on stellar and planetary systems. Topics may include celestial mechanics, interaction of light and matter, stellar and planetary spectroscopy, stellar atmospheres and interiors, binary star systems, planets and planet formation, and extrasolar planets. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 . Cross-listed with ASTR 3160 .
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PHYS 3170 - Galaxies and Cosmology Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
Selected topics in astrophysics, with a focus on galactic astronomy and cosmology. Topics may include gravitational dynamics, interaction of light and matter, galaxy classification, galaxy formation and evolution, the structure of the universe, cosmology, and the origin and fate of the universe. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 . Cross-listed with ASTR 3170.
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PHYS 3180 - Thermal Physics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
An introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Topics include heat and work; ideal gases; equipartition of energy; entropy; the Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distributions; applications to heat engines, refrigeration, chemical equilibrium, phase transitions, blackbody radiation, and properties of solids. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 , MATH 1200 and MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 3190 - Applied Optics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem] odd years
Geometrical and physical optics, lasers, lenses, optical instruments, interference, thin films, interferometry, holography, diffraction, gratings, crystal diffraction, polarization. Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 and MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 3300 - Advanced Computational Physics Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem] even years
This course extends the computational skills developed in PHYS 2300 to address a wider range of problems in modern physics. Students will explore the limits of computational methods and develop techniques suited to high-performance computing. Applications may be chosen from nonlinear dynamics, astrophysics, condensed matter physics, and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 and PHYS 2300 .
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