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PEP 6420 - Curriculum in Physical Education Credits: (3)
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.
Note: This course is taught as needed.
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PEP 6520 - Improving Physical Education Credits: (3)
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.
Note: This course is taught as needed.
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PEP 6830 - Motor Learning Credits: (3)
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.
Note: This course is taught as needed.
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PHIL 1000 HU - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 Semester: 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)
Variable Title
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.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credits.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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PHIL 3010 - History of Philosophy: Classical & Medieval Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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 Semester: 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)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
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 Semester: 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 Semester: 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)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
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 Semester: 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 Semester: 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 Semester: 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.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated once up to six credits covering a different topic.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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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.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated once up to six credits covering a different philosopher.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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PHIL 4510 - Metaphysics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 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 Semester: 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 Semester: 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 Semester: 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 Semester: 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)
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Refer to Experimental Courses .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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PHIL 4810 - Phil of Gender and Sexuality Credits: (3)
Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
| This course explores philosophical and political questions that arise about gender and sexuality. What have figures in the history of philosophy said about women, sex, and the family? Do we still hold some of their views, and are those views plausible? How should we understand contemporary notions of sexism and oppression? How many sexes are there? How many genders? What is sexual orientation? What is sexual perversion? What are sexual ethics? What are the moral status of practices such as prostitution and pornography? What are trans rights? To what do they extend? We will explore these questions by looking at the work of a variety of theorists, both historical and contemporary. |
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PHIL 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Individually designed tutorial for philosophy minors and majors, intended to satisfy program requirements not available through scheduled class offerings.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: 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 Semester: 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)
Variable Title
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.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated three times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Note: This course is offered as needed.
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PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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 Semester: 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.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Recommended for Elementary Education majors.
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PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I Credits: (5)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 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 ).
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1060 OR MATH 1080 OR MATH 1210 .
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2019 .
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PHYS 2015 - College Physics I Lab Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Enrollment limited to transfer students.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2010 .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2019 - College Physics I Lab Credits: (0)
3-hour lab to be taken concurrently with PHYS 2010 .
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2010 .
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PHYS 2020 - College Physics II Credits: (5)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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).
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2010 .
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PHYS 2025 - College Physics II Lab Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Enrollment limited to transfer students.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2020 .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2040 PS - Principles of Observational Astronomy Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1060 (minimum grade of C).
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PHYS 2090 PS SUS - Energy and the Environment Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This interdisciplinary course explores how energy moves through our modern technological society. We will study the many forms of energy, traditional, and emerging sources of energy, and how energy use affects our environment. Much of the course will focus on identifying energy-related problems and their potential solutions.
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PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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(s): MATH 1210 .
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PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Enrollment limited to transfer students.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2210 .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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).
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2210 .
Co-Requisite(s): MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Enrollment limited to transfer students.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: Enrollment limited to transfer students.
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PHYS 2229 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab Credits: (0)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
One 3-hour lab per week.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
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PHYS 2300 - Scientific Computing for Physical Systems Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): 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 Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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 Semester: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Cross-listed with ASTR 2800 .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Cross-listed with ASTR 2830 .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times.
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PHYS 2890 INT - 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)
Variable Title
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 Semester: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
Cross-listed with ASTR 3160 .
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PHYS 3170 - Galaxies and Cosmology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
Cross-listed with ASTR 3170.
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PHYS 3180 - Thermal Physics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 , MATH 1200 and MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 3190 - Applied Optics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 and MATH 1220 .
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PHYS 3300 - Advanced Computational Physics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 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.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 and PHYS 2300 .
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PHYS 3410 - Electronics for Scientists Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
An introductory course in electronics for students in physics and other sciences. The course includes D.C. and a.c. circuit analysis using complex impedances and covers basic principles of semiconductor operation, transistors, analog and digital integrated circuits, analog-to-digital conversion techniques used in computer interfacing, and noise.
Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 .
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PHYS 3420 - Data Analysis, Statistics, and Instrumentation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Intermediate-level course in computer interfacing (data acquisition and analysis) for students in physics and all other sciences. Topics may include: data acquisition with industry-standard software packages, computerized test and measurement, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, data acquisition electronics, electronic sensors (thermal sensors, light sensors, etc.), least squares curve fitting, fast Fourier transforms (FFT), Nyquist’s theorem, noisy and weak signals.
Two lectures and one 3-hour lab a week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2020 or PHYS 2220 .
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PHYS 3500 - Analytical Mechanics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Particle motion, oscillating systems; planetary motion, stability of orbits; collisions; Euler’s equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange’s equations, Hamilton’s equations, theory of vibrations.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 , MATH 1200 and MATH 2280 .
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PHYS 3510 - Electromagnetic Theory Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Vector analysis; electrostatics; calculating electric potentials; solving Laplace’s equation; multipole expansions; electrostatic fields in matter; magnetostatics; charges in motion; electrodynamics; Faraday’s law; Maxwell’s equations.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 , MATH 1200 , MATH 2210 and MATH 2280 .
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PHYS 3540 - Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Periodic motions, free and forced vibrations; resonance; normal modes; dispersion; boundary conditions; electromagnetic waves and light; the Fresnel equations; electromagnetic radiation from accelerating charges.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 3500 , PHYS 3510 .
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PHYS 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher’s education coursework.
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PHYS 3710 - Nuclear and Particle Physics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Nuclear structure and nuclear reactions including radioactive decay, fission, and fusion, with selected applications. The standard model of elementary particles and interactions. Collider experiments and their interpretation in terms of Feynman diagrams. Topics of current research at the high-energy frontier.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2710 .
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PHYS 4200 - The Physics of Materials Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
An introduction to the modern theory of condensed matter. Emphasis is placed on the structural, electrical, and thermal properties of solids, with particular attention to materials of current research interest.
Pre-requisite(s): (May also be taken concurrently): PHYS 2710 , PHYS 3180 , CHEM 1220 .
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PHYS 4400 - Advanced Physics Laboratory Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Advanced experiments in mechanics, electromagnetism, modern physics, and nuclear physics. This course also covers general laboratory practice, data analysis, and error propagation. Four hours of lab per week.
Four hours of lab per week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 ; either PHYS 3190 or PHYS 3410 .
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PHYS 4410 - Materials Characterization Laboratory Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
A series of experiments for advanced students employing modern methods of measurement of properties of materials. The course will teach microscopic and spectroscopic techniques and general laboratory practice, data analysis, and error propagation.
Four hours of lab per week.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 and PHYS 3410 .
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PHYS 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
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PHYS 4610 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Wave-particle duality, Schrodinger equation, wave function, quantization rules, one-dimensional motion, one-electron atoms, spin and orbital angular momentum.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 2710, MATH 2270.
Co-Requisite(s): PHYS 3500; MATH 3710.
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PHYS 4620 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Approximation methods and other selected topics in pure and applied quantum mechanics.
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 4610 .
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PHYS 4800 - Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3)
Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Cross-listed with ASTR 4800 .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times.
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PHYS 4830 - Readings in Physics/Astronomy Credits: (1-3)
Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid-state physics, modern physics, nuclear physics, relativity, cosmology, and astrophysics. These courses may be taken at any time on a personalized basis. Time and credit to be arranged.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Cross-listed with ASTR 4830 .
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 10 times.
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PHYS 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6)
A continuation of PHYS 2890 . Open to all students.
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PHYS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Variable Title
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 4970 - Senior Thesis Credits: (2)
An individual research program pursued under faculty supervision. It is expected that one or more semesters of research (PHYS 4800 ) will precede registration for this course. Course evaluation will include an oral and a written report.
Pre-requisite(s): senior class standing and consent of departmental committee.
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PHYS 4990 - Seminar in Physics Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Joint sessions of faculty and students devoted to current topics in physics. Students taking this course for credit will make a presentation based on individual library research of a topic agreed on with the faculty advisor. One credit required for physics majors.
Pre-requisite(s): previous upper division physics course.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be taken twice for credit.
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PHYS 5030G - Physics for Teachers Credits: (2-3)
Science content course for teachers in the MEd Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours.
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POLS 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
The purpose of this course is to define the discipline of political science. By discipline we mean the way in which political science has developed over the past 150 years. We will assess the basic sub-disciplines of political science: American, Comparative, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Administration and Public Law.
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POLS 1100 AI - American National Government Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, Online
A study of American constitutional democracy at the national level, including political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which policies are formulated and implemented.
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POLS 1520 SS - Leadership and Political Life Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
The purpose of the Leadership and Political Life class is to introduce students to the theory and practice of leadership in the public realm, which is applicable to the private sector.
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POLS 2100 SS - Introduction to International Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
Examines international political theories and concepts such as traditional Realism (power, state, and nationalism) with contrasting theories of Liberalism (globalization, organizations, and law). Application of these theories will be examined through case studies of powerful countries and regions in addition to problems such as the refugee crises, environmental concerns, and threats of global terrorism.
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POLS 2200 SS - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
An introductory survey, comparing and contrasting political ideas, institutions and processes in the political systems of the world to gain a deeper knowledge of, and a broader perspective on, political phenomena.
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POLS 2300 SS - Introduction to Political Theory Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An examination of the arguments behind and the implications of the dominant theories of politics. Theories that are studied include liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and republicanism, among others. In studying these theories, the works of such theorists as Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Mill will be examined.
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POLS 2400 SS - Introduction to Law and Courts Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
An introductory survey of law and courts emphasizing the structure of courts, different forms of law, and the various actors involved in legal conflicts.
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POLS 2500 SS/DV - Human Rights in the World Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Human rights (HR) are a powerful idea in the modern world, but also the focus of controversy. This course will provide students with a broad foundation in human rights including the ability to analyze HR in domestic and int’l law, examine prevention and prosecution techniques, and debate current issues at home and abroad. Emphasis will be placed on women and gender studies (including LGBT issues), vulnerable populations such as refugees, and atrocity crimes.
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POLS 2700 - Introduction to Public Administration Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
To understand the role of public administration in the United States, this course examines the administrators who manage and implement policy, the tools they use, and the environments in which they work. We will cover the economic, political, and social dynamics within public administration as well as management challenges related to human resources, finance, program development, evaluation, and strategic planning. Introduction to public administration would not be complete without discussions about the values and ethics unique to the public sector. We will be using textbooks, other assigned readings, case studies, simulations of ethical quandaries, and whenever possible hands-on learning experiences. The first half of the course will include historical milestones in the history of the administrative state, the logic of public service and the constitutional context of executive power, and management challenges for the public sector in the 21st century. The second half of the course will focus on the policy cycle, program implementation and evaluation, budgeting, leadership and ethics, and the future of public administration.
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POLS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated once up to 6 credit hours with a different title.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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POLS 2930 - Peacebuilding in Rwanda Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
In this course, students will travel to Rwanda (Africa) to participate in a Peacebuilding Institute (PBI) with Weber State University and Never Again Rwanda. Weber State students and Rwandan University students will work together for an unforgettable academic experience. Through readings, site visits, lectures from specialists, and group discussions, students will explore themes of genocide, human rights, transitional justice, and good governance. In addition they will develop skills in cross-cultural dialogue exchange.
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POLS 3140 - Foreign Policy of the United States Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
An analysis of the making of American foreign policy with reference to the role and influences of beliefs, interests, public opinion, media and especially the institutional struggle between President & Congress. The challenges facing contemporary U.S. foreign policy will also be examined.
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POLS 3150 - Model United Nations Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A study of the current events before the United Nations General Assembly as well as in-depth research on selected countries; includes preparation for the Model United nations of the Far West and the Northern Utah Model UN.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated once for 6 credit hours.
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POLS 3151 - Model United Nations Team Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course prepares students on the Model UN team for the upcoming Fall/Spring conference.
Pre-requisite(s): POLS 3150 with a minimum grade of B. Permission of the instructor.
Number of Times this Course May Be Repeated: May be repeated up to 12 credit hours.
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POLS 3200 - Middle East and North Africa Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A survey of the political dynamics of selected states and societies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Issues to be covered: the impact of early Middle Eastern/North African history upon today’s politics; class structures in the MENA countries and their impact on politics; the rise of Arab nationalism; Zionism; the politics of oil; the status of women; the political impact of economic restructuring; Islamic movements; state-building; and political liberalization and democratization in the Middle East and North Africa.
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POLS 3210 - Politics in the European Union Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This course examines the origins and development of the European community/EU and its institutions, theories of integration, and challenges in the creation of a supranational authority. It also compares the impact of EU policies on domestic politics in the individual European states with emphasis on relevant issues of the day, such as EU enlargement, immigration, and the political economy.
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POLS 3290 - Democratization and Political Transitions Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
A survey of the democratic transitions literature with focus on political transitions in comparative perspective. This course will compare a variety of different kinds of political transitions in different regions of the world, including cases in which countries have transitioned back to authoritarianism.
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POLS 3330 - American Political Thought Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government.
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POLS 3340 - Environmental Political Theory Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
This is an upper division course in political theory, with the specific focus being environmental political theory. The course examines a range of theoretical perspectives on a range of issues including how we conceptualize humans, nature, and politics.
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POLS 3400 - LGBTQ Politics Credits: (3)
Social movements employ a variety of methods to achieve the protection of their members’ rights and interests. This course focuses on these issues through the study of gender and sexual minorities in the United States from the mid-Twentieth Century to the present. It examines the strategies, both formal and informal, adopted to achieve social change.
Note: This course is taught during odd years.
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POLS 3600 - Political Parties Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem odd years
A study of the organization and function of the American political parties, political organizations that play a role alongside political parties in the American political system, such as interest groups, and a comparative study of political parties in other countries.
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POLS 3610 - Campaigns and Elections Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem even years
A study of the electoral process in the United States with an examination of national institutional elections, state and local elections, as well as election rules. Also a study of campaigning techniques in elections at all levels.
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POLS 3620 - Political Behavior Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
This course is designed to introduce students to the nature of mass political behavior and its role in the political process. Further, it examines the interaction between and among diverse social groups, the media, and policy makers. The course will also emphasize the political psychology of public opinion formation and political decision of those outside the mainstream political institutions.
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POLS 3640 - Media and Politics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
In terms of influencing American politics, media perform three functions: supplying information about issues and candidates; setting the agenda for public debate; conveying messages between elected officials and the public. In this course we will focus on the effect media has on political discourse in the United States.
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