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Key to Course Descriptions
Abbreviations
(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit |
Course Descriptions by Curriculum
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Physics | | | | PH-060 | | Foundations in Sci + Technolonolgy | | This is an excellent course for the student taking developmental courses. It is recommended for students at the MT 013, MT 006, or MT 007 level. Through real-world applications, it provides relevant reinforcement that will enhance the learning process as well as provide a solid base for advanced science courses. Instruction will include but not be limited to exploring the following topics: physical problem solving, vectors with trigonometric analysis, graphing techniques, proportionality, and dimensional analysis. Concurrent registration in PH 161 required. F/S (N) | | | | PH-061 | | LAB FOR PH 060 | | Concurrent registration in PH 060 required. F/S (N) | | | | PH-100 | | SCIENCE OF DISASTERS | | A program that focues on the major topics, concern processes and interrelationships of physical phenomena as studied in any combination of physical science diciplines. | | | | PH-110 | | INTRO TO INTEGRATED SCIENCE | | This course is designed as a non-mathematical approach stressing general concepts in the physical sciences. It is intended as a liberal arts elective for programs in general studies, liberal arts, allied health, business, and public service technologies. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-120 | | ENVIRONMENTAL SCI. | | Diverse arrays of environmental issues are presented with particular attention to the concepts of energy and its role in the environment, pollution, population, resource use, and the balance of man- made environments. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-124 | | EARTH SCIENCE 1 | | A one-semester course designed to be taken in sequence with PH 125. PH 124 (lecture plus lab) introduces important geological processes that have environmental impacts, ranging from earthquakes and volcanic hazards to landslides and flooding. The framework for learning these processes will include the hydrologic (water) cycle and the rock cycle. Discussions of environmental philosophy and the significance for society of the environmental findings of science will be covered. The laboratory involves handson experience with areas such as: field measurements of streams; map analysis; an examination of fossils as they relate to the environment; meteorite impacts; common rock-forming minerals; rocks (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic); earthquakes; volcanoes; and soil classification. Prerequisites: None. F (C) | | | | PH-125 | | EARTH SCIENCR II | | PH125 (lecture only) offers an interdisciplinary discussion of both natural and humaninduced global environmental change at various scales (space and time). The course provides a comprehensive description of how advances in the physical, biological, and geological sciences are being integrated to understand the interplay between the Earths components (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere). Topics include the Earths building blocks, the Earth through time, natural hazards, natural resources, and Earth system cycles (such as weather, climate change, and atmospheric pollution). Prerequisites: PH124 or permission of the instructor. S (C) | | | | PH-130 | | ENERGY ENVIRONMENT | | This course is a non-math survey of our energy resources, options for future development and environmental impact of solar, nuclear, fossil fuels, wind, and other alternatives. Practical ways to reduce energy use in the home and transportation will be considered along with methods of participating in decisions on energy policy and politics. F/S (N, S) | | | | PH-152 | | PHYSICS | | A science elective intended for special programs. Selected topics include mechanics, hydraulics, heat, and light. Demonstrations will be used. S (S) | | | | PH-157 | | Biomechanics | | An introductory interdisciplinary course in Structural Kinesiology with laboratory applications in Physics. This course is specifically intended for students in Occupational Therapy and may be taken by Liberal Arts Science students interested in a Kinesiology overview. Relationships between structure, function and the fundamental laws of physics will be emphasized. Topics include anatomical terminology, joint movement, measurements, linear motion, vectors, force, an analysis of the bones, muscles and nerve innervation of the upper and lower extremities, rotational motion an basic biomechanics. Prerequisite: BI 150 and BI 151. Concurrent registration in BI 157 and PH 157 is required. F (N) | | | | PH-170 | | COMPUTER APPLICATION/OPTICS I | | A basic study of the nature, theory, and behavior of light. Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: luminous and illuminated sources, rectilinear propagation, shadows, concepts of rays, pencils and beams, wave theory, diffraction, reflection and refraction at plane and spherical surfaces, image formation of thin lenses. Concurrent registration in PH 171 is required. Prerequisite: MT 013 or equivalent. F (N) | | | | PH-171 | | LAB FOR PH 170 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 170. Designed to provide time for conducting selected experiments concurrent with class instruction. F (N) | | | | PH-172 | | COMPUTER APPLICA./OPTICS II | | Instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: two lens system with emphasis on telescope and microscope, photometry, interference, polarization, Gaussian equivalent lens for two lens system and thick lens. Concurrent registration in PH 173. Prerequisite: PH 170/171. S (N) | | | | PH-173 | | LAB FOR PH 172 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 172. Designed to provide time for conducting selected experiments concurrent with class instruction. S (N) | | | | PH-180 | | Physics for Architectural Technology | | A basic physics course intended for architectural technology majors (not for the liberal arts science sequence). Selected topics in mechanics, energy, power, heat, light, illumination, and sound. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in PH 181. S (S) | | | | PH-181 | | LAB FOR PH 180 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 180. S(S) | | | | PH-190 | | BASIC PHYSICS | | A basic physics course including topics on mechanics, motion, electricity, light, heat, power, and sound. Co-requisite: MT 013, PH 191. PH 190 does not fulfill a lab science requirement for a liberal arts science degree. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-191 | | LAB FOR PH 190 | | A laboratory offering designed to correlate with PH 190 and provide time for conducting selected experiments concurrent with classroom instruction. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-210 | | RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS 1 | | The purpose of this course is to study electrical and radiologic physics. Topics will include mathematical analysis of measurements, energy, structure of matter, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism. These concepts will be used to explain the basic characteristics of energy and its use in the fundamental operation of related equipment. A review of basic mathematical principles is included. The lab will afford the student an understanding of radiological equipment and related techniques. Precautions and safety procedures will be stressed. Measurements, energy, and basic electrical concepts will also be investigated. Prerequisite: MT 013 and admission of radiologic technology program. F (C) | | | | PH-215 | | RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS 11 | | Continued emphasis on the basic principles of radiologic physics. Topics include nature and structure of matter, radioactivity, nature of radiations and the production of radiationsx-rays, gamma rays, and particles. Specific types of machines will also be covered. F/S (C) | | | | PH-220 | | ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS 1 | | Quantity and quality of radiation. Interaction of radiation with a scattering medium. Calibration and Q.A. of machines will be studied in the laboratory. F/S (C) | | | | PH-225 | | ADVANCED RADIOLOGIC PHY. 11 | | Topics will include the therapeutic application of radiation and plesiotherapy methods and techniques. Continued emphasis on radiation protection. S (C) | | | | PH-260 | | TECH PHYSICS I + LAB | | A course in general physics intended for the technology student. Topics include vectors, linear and circular motion, laws of motion, friction, conservation laws, simple machines, properties of matter, fluids, calorimetry, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. Concurrent registration in PH 261 required. Prerequisite: MT 121 or MT 125 or equivalent can be taken concurrently. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-261 | | LAB. FOR PH260 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 260. Included are experiments in mechanics, heat and sound. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-262 | | TECH PHYSICS II +LAB | | Electrostatics, Ohms Law, simple electric circuits, magnetism, induction, alternating current, light, sound, geometric optics, optical systems, physical optics, relativity, quanta atomic theory, solid state theory, nuclear structure, and nuclear transformations. Prerequisite: PH 260 or by permission. Concurrent registration in PH 263 required. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-263 | | LAB. FOR PH262 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 262. Included are experiments in electricity, light, and modern physics. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-270 | | COLLEGE PHYSICS I | | An introductory course in general physics intended for liberal arts students. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental laws. Topics include vector concepts, linear and circular motion, Newtonian mechanics, conservation of energy and momentum, rigid body rotation, gravitation, thermal concepts, and gas laws. Prerequisite: MT 125, or permission of instructor s. Concurrent registration in PH 271 required. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-271 | | LAB FOR PH 270 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 270. The laboratory will include experiments designed to reinforce the physical principles covered in lectures and will give students training in data analysis, error analysis, and report writing. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-272 | | COLLEGE PHYSICS II | | Electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, geometric optics, physical optics, wave motion, sound, and selected topics from modern physics. Prerequisite: PH 270 or permission of instructor and concurrent registration in PH 273. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-273 | | LAB FOR PH 272 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 272. The laboratory will include experiments designed to reinforce the physical principles covered in lectures and will give students training in data analysis, error analysis, and report writing. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-280 | | PHYSICS FOR SCI. + ENG. I | | A calculus based introduction to mechanics. Topics include measurements, vectors, kinematics, Newtons laws of motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum, conservation laws, collisions, rotational motion, equilibrium of a rigid body, elasticity, oscillations, gravitation, and fluid mechanics. Prerequisite: MT 182 taken concurrently. Concurrent registration in PH 481 is required. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-281 | | LAB FOR PH 280 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 280. The laboratory will include experiments designed to reinforce the physical principles covered in the lectures, and will give the student training in data analysis, error analysis, and report writing. (C, N, S) | | | | PH-282 | | PHYSICS FOR SCI. + ENG. 11 | | A calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism. Topics include electric field, Gausss law, electric potential, capacitance, current and resistance, DC circuits, magnetic field, Faradays law, inductance, RC and RL circuits, EM oscillations, alternating currents, Maxwells equations, and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PH 280. Concurrent registration in PH 283 is required. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-283 | | LAB FOR PH 282 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 282. The laboratory will allow the student to become familiar with electrical measuring instruments and their limitations while performing experiments designed to reinforce concepts covered in the lectures. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-284 | | PHYSICS FOR SCI + ENG. 111 | | A calculus-based introductory course. Topics include temperature, gas laws, heat energy, heat transfer, kinetic theory of gases, laws of thermodynamics, wave motion, light waves, geometrical and physical optics, photoelectric effect, photons, hydrogen atom, atomic spectra, nuclear structure and reactions, and radioactivity. Prerequisite: PH 282. Concurrent registration in PH 285 is required. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | PH-285 | | LAB FOR PH 284 | | To be taken concurrently with PH 284. A laboratory designed to give the student hands-on experience with the topics covered in the lectures by comparing the results of the experiments with the predictions of the associated theory. F/S (C, N, S) | | |
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