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ARCHIVED 2014-15 SA&S Crete Campus Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses of Instruction
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Music Performance Ensembles |
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MUS 190 - Concert Band (0-1)
An all-college instrumental ensemble. The concert band presents several concerts throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 191 - Doane Choir (0-1)
Doane’s premier choral ensemble. The choir presents several concerts throughout the year and tours annually.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 192 - Collegiate Chorale (0-1)
An all-college choral ensemble. The Collegiate Chorale presents several concerts throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Permission.
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MUS 193 - Jazz Band (0-1)
A jazz combo of select instrumentalists. Jazz Band is the vehicle for learning improvisation.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 194 - Jazz Unlimited (0-1)
A small, highly select group of singers with a repertoire of music from all periods. Upon successful completion, students will be able to perform solo and ensemble music from musical theater, jazz classics, and operetta.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 195 - Symphonic Wind Ensemble (0-1)
The premier wind organization of the college. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents several concerts throughout the school year and makes an annual tour.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 196 - String Chamber Music (0-1)
This course provides an opportunity for string players to perform chamber music in both small and larger ensembles.
Prerequisite: Audition.
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MUS 197 - Doublewide (0-1)
A highly select ensemble of tenor and bass voices who perform music in all genres, including classical, doo-wop, barbershop, vocal jazz, gospel, and spiritual styles.
Prerequisite: Fall audition.
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MUS 198 - Women’s Chorale (0-1)
A choral ensemble open to all female students. The Women’s Chorale presents several concerts throughout the year. Students will learn the elements of musical performance as they relate to choral singing in a variety of styles, genres and historical periods.
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Music Performance Activities |
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ATV 106 - Tiger Marching Band (0-1)
Tiger Marching Band is open to all students. The marching band performs at selected football games during the course of the semester. Students will learn to march with a uniform style and play a variety of music in various styles.
(Pass/Fail)
Offered fall semester.
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Philosophy-Religion |
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PRE 110 - Philosophical Problems (3)
An investigation of the nature, methods, and core problems in philosophy. Students will be exposed to select canonical figures in philosophy including Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Hume, Kant, and Sartre. Upon completion, students will be able to describe typical solutions to the core problems in philosophy and also synthesize arguments of their own.
Offered spring term.
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PRE 111 - Ethics (3)
An examination of philosophical theories on the foundations, principles, and applications of ethics. Upon completion, students will be able to describe the theories of Egoism, Virtue Ethics, Utilitarianism, the Social Contract, and Kantian Ethics. Also, students will be able to apply the insights of these theories to contemporary moral issues.
Offered fall term.
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PRE 115 - Comparative Religions (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to the major religious traditions of our world. Attention will be paid to primary sources as well as secondary literature, as well as history, culture, and aesthetic issues. The student should, by completion of the course, be aware of the major tenets, aesthetic expressions, and lived practices in each tradition.
Offered fall term
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PRE 120 - Introduction to the Old Testament (3)
This course is designed as a one-semester introduction to the history and culture reflected in and the literature contained in the Old Testament. We will read large portions of this library in order to understand the culture(s) that produced it, as well as its impact on our culture today. For students, the objectives of the course are: 1) to be familiar with as well as appreciate the literature in the Old Testament; 2) to understand this literature in terms of its historical and cultural context (i.e., events, movements, values, ideologies, and self-understandings), as well as to engage it as literature; 3) to examine the influence these texts have and continue to have on our culture(s) and thought(s); and 4) to develop both study skills and time-management talents as well as an informed view of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources and in-class discussion.
Offered fall terms.
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PRE 121 - Introduction to the New Testament (3)
This course is designed as a one-semester introduction to the history and culture reflected in and the literature contained in the New Testament. We will read this entire library in order to understand the culture(s) that produced it, as well as its impact on our culture today. For students, the objectives of the course are: 1) to be familiar with as well as appreciate the literature in the New Testament; 2) to understand this literature in terms of its historical and cultural context (i.e., events, movements, values, ideologies, and self-understandings), as well as to engage it as literature; 3) to examine the influence these texts have and continue to have on our culture(s) and thought(s); and 4) to develop both study skills and time-management talents as well as an informed view of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources and in-class discussion.
Offered spring terms.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 105 - Logic and Critical Thinking (3)
This course provides students the opportunity to develop the skills needed for careful analytic reasoning and problem solving. Students will examine the nature and structure of arguments, the argumentative categories of induction and deduction, the criteria of validity and soundness, fallacies, and the fundamentals of formal symbolic logic. Upon completion, students will be able to evaluate and construct arguments in both prose and symbolic formats. This course is particularly recommended for any student who anticipates taking an advanced test for admission to graduate or professional programs.
Offered odd fall terms.
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PHI 210 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3)
An examination of Greek philosophy, concentrating on Plato’s Republic and ending with Aristotle. This is followed by a brief study of the spiritual renaissance seen in Plotinus and culminating in the works of St. Augustine.
Offered odd spring terms.
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PHI 212 - Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (3)
This course provides an overview of western Philosophy from the Renaissance to the present, with special emphasis on a selected few of the more important philosophers and the schools of thought they represent. Upon completion, students will be able to identify and define rationalism, empiricism, idealism, pragmatism, positivism and existentialism. Students will also be able to analyze and evaluate each school of thought, constructing arguments both in favor of and against each.
Offered even spring terms.
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PHI 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
Offered alternate years.
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PHI 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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PHI 310 - Comparative Philosophy (3)
A comparison of western and non-western philosophies, paying particular attention to the traditions of India, China, Africa, Latin America, and Native America. These traditions will be studied along with the Analytic (Anglo-American) tradition and the Continental (European) tradition. Upon completion, students will be able to describe the major differences and similarities between and among these regional philosophical traditions. Furthermore, students will be able to apply their understanding of these differences and similarities to contemporary intercultural interactions.
Offered odd spring terms.
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PHI 315 - Philosophy of Science & Technology (3)
An examination of the philosophical questions raised by science and technology, particularly the ways that areas such as biology, physics, information technology and robotics affect our understandings of knowledge and knowers. Also, the social and moral implications of varied understandings will be explored. Upon completion, students will be able to trace the history of Western science and technology. They will also be able to describe our shifting understanding of what constitutes science, technology, and truth. They will master the application of terms such as: falsifiability, explanation, anomaly, paradigm, scientific revolution, multiple realizability. They will also be able to characterize the thought of prominent figures such as Einstein, Darwin, Kuhn, Arendt, and others.
Prerequisite: One course in Philosophy or Religious Studies or Permission.
Offered even fall terms.
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PHI 337 - Political Thought (3)
Analysis of the most prominent political writers from Plato to the present. Compares the ideas of those men with recent studies of political behavior.
Offered even fall terms.
(Cross-referenced with PSI 337 .)
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PHI 395 - Proseminar I (1)
A course to supplement a student’s background in the history of philosophy. Students independently watch a previously agreed upon number of videotapes on the history of philosophy and complete essays reviewing them. Videos will be supplemented by various readings, by resources from the Internet, and by regular discussions with the professor. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to continue learning about philosophy on their own, with minimal guidance from a professor.
Prerequisite: Philosophy or Religious Studies major or minor.
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PHI 396 - Proseminar II (1)
A concentrated examination of current journal literature in philosophy. Students read from, and do research in, specified journals on a given topic. The work is reviewed regularly by the course professor. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the major journals in their area of interest, and articulate the major positions in the journal literature on an area of their interest.
Prerequisite: Philosophy or Religious Studies major or minor.
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PHI 421 - Philosophy Internship (0-12)
On-the-job experience in philosophy.
Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
(Pass/Fail)
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PHI 495 - Examination and Thesis (3)
A comprehensive examination, emphasizing depth and interrelationships among ideas, is required of every major. An individually chosen thesis is read to the faculty and other students.
Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.
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Religious Studies |
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RST 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not offered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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RST 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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RST 305 - Christianity (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to Christian history, theology, culture, practice, and belief. We will survey the history of Christianity in various geographical contexts, as well as examine different areas of thought. We will read primary and secondary texts in order to: 1) gain an appreciation for and understanding of Christianity through examining its historical development; 2) discuss various theologies, beliefs, values, self understandings, aesthetic expressions, and intellectual claims of Christians and Christian thinkers throughout the ages; 3) experience Christian practice through reading and discussion, as well as a field trip and other practical experiences; 4) engage how Christianity has impacted and continues to impact our world today; 5) engage Christianity via fictional representations; and 6) develop students’ own informed view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources; in-class discussion; firsthand experience; and independent research. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of 1) Christian thought and history; 2) the influence of Christianity on the arts and history; and 3) Christian practice.
Offered odd fall terms.
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RST 309 - Judaism (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to Jewish history, theology, culture, practice, and belief. We will survey the history of Judaism in various geographical contexts, as well as examine different areas of thought. We will read primary and secondary texts in order to: 1) gain an appreciation for and understanding of Judaism through examining its historical development; 2) discuss various theologies, beliefs, values, self understandings, aesthetic expressions, and intellectual claims of Jews and Jewish thinkers throughout the ages; 3) experience Jewish practice through reading and discussion, as well as a field trip and other practical experiences; 4) engage how Judaism has impacted and continues to impact our world today; 5) engage Judaism via fictional representations; and 6) develop students’ own informed view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources, in-class discussion, firsthand experience, and independent research. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of 1) Jewish thought and history, 2) the influence of Judaism on the arts and history, and 3) Jewish practice.
Offered even fall terms.
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RST 310 - Jesus: History and Afterlives (3)
The first half of this course will focus on a) the historical and religious context of Jesus’ life and teachings; b) the primary texts about Jesus; and c) scholarly reconstructions of Jesus’ life and teachings. The second half of this course will examine how Jesus has been interpreted in cultural discourses such as art, literature, film, and other popular cultural genres. Upon successful completion of the course, students will a) be conversant with the primary texts about Jesus; b) have engaged various scholarly understandings of Jesus’ life and message; c) have examined the continuing reciprocal influence that exists between Jesus and the western aesthetic tradition; and d) have started to form their own informed view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources, in-class discussion, firsthand experience, and independent research.
Offered even fall terms.
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RST 315 - Buddhism (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to Buddhist history, religious thought, culture, practice, and belief. We will survey the history of Buddhism in various geographical contexts, as well as examine different areas of thought. We will read primary and secondary texts in order to: 1) gain an appreciation for and understanding of Buddhism through examining its historical development; 2) discuss various religious views, beliefs, values, self understandings, aesthetic expressions, and intellectual claims of Buddhists and Buddhist thinkers throughout the ages; 3) experience Buddhist practice through reading and discussion, as well as a field trip and other practical experiences; 4) engage how Buddhism has impacted and continues to impact our world today; 5) engage Buddhism via fictional representations; and 6) develop students’ own informed view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources; in-class discussion; firsthand experience; and independent research. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of 1) Buddhist thought and history; 2) the influence of Buddhism on the arts and history; and 3) Buddhist practice.
Offered even spring terms.
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RST 316 - The Book of Genesis (3)
This course is designed as a one-semester seminar that will examine the book of Genesis. We will read and discuss this text, as well as Jewish and Christian works based on it, in order to understand it as sacred literature and its impact on religion and culture today. For students, the objectives of the course are: 1) to be familiar with as well as have an appreciation of the book of Genesis; 2) to understand this literature in terms of its historical and cultural context (i.e., events, movements, values, ideologies, and self-understandings), as well as have engaged it as literature; 3) to explore the influence this text has had and continues to have on our culture(s) and thought(s) through engaging aesthetic and popular cultural interpretations; and 4) to develop study skills and time-management talents as well as an informed view of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources, in-class discussion, and independent research.
Offered even spring terms.
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RST 318 - Islam (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to Islamic history, theology, culture, practice, and belief. We will survey the history of Islam in various geographical contexts, as well as examine different areas of thought. We will read primary and secondary texts in order to: 1) gain an appreciation for and understanding of Islam through examining its historical development; 2) discuss various theologies, beliefs, values, self understandings, aesthetic expressions, and intellectual claims of Muslims and Islamic thinkers throughout the ages; 3) experience Islamic practice through reading and discussion, as well as guest speakers and other practical experiences; 4) engage how Islam has impacted and continues to impact our world today; 5) engage Islam via fictional representations; and 6) develop students’ own informed view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources; in-class discussion; firsthand experience; and independent research. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of 1) Muslim thought and history; 2) the influence of Islam on the arts and history; and 3) Muslim practice.
Offered odd spring terms.
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RST 319 - Gender, Sexuality, Race, and the Bible (3)
This course examines the presence(s), result(s), and interpretation(s) of gender and race in biblical literature and the issues and problems those categories present to the reader. The objectives of the course are: 1) to alert ourselves to implicit and/or explicit ideologies of race and/or gender in biblical literature; 2) to awaken ourselves to various ways in which those ideologies have been and continue to be used to maintain various politics of oppression, as well as the status quo in differing contexts; 3) to engender critical reflection on and academic study of biblical literature, as well as challenge students to reflect upon their own position(s) within the ideologies of race found therein; 4) to reflect upon the way(s) in which these ideologies have contributed to both gender and racial inequalities, and in so doing examine how biblical literature has influenced our various modern understandings of race and gender; and 5) for students to develop their own view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources, in-class discussion, and independent research.
Offered odd fall terms.
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RST 325 - Religion and Popular Culture (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to the reciprocal relationship of religion and popular culture. More specifically, we will address the influence and impact religious ideas, themes, and texts have had on four species of media within our North American context: film, television, literature, and music; and also discuss how various spaces, places, and groupings function religiously. For students, the objectives of the course are: 1) to develop a critical vocabulary to examine and understand both religion and popular culture through reading and engaging theoretical writings; 2) to become familiar with selected central and/or current examples of popular culture influenced by religion; and 3) to develop their own view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources, in-class discussion, and independent research.
Offered odd spring terms.
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RST 405 - Christianity (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to Christian history, theology, culture, practice, and belief. We will survey the history of Christianity in various geographical contexts, as well as examine different areas of thought. We will read primary and secondary texts in order to: 1) gain an appreciation for and understanding of Christianity through examining its historical development; 2) discuss various theologies, beliefs, values, self understandings, aesthetic expressions, and intellectual claims of Christians and Christian thinkers throughout the ages; 3) experience Christian practice through reading and discussion, as well as a field trip and other practical experiences; 4) engage how Christianity has impacted and continues to impact our world today; 5) engage Christianity via fictional representations; and 6) develop students’ own informed view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources; in-class discussion; firsthand experience; and independent research. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of 1) Christian thought and history; 2) the influence of Christianity on the arts and history; and 3) Christian practice.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Offered odd fall terms.
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RST 409 - Judaism (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to Jewish history, theology, culture, practice, and belief. We will survey the history of Judaism in various geographical contexts, as well as examine different areas of thought. We will read primary and secondary texts in order to: 1) gain an appreciation for and understanding of Judaism through examining its historical development; 2) discuss various theologies, beliefs, values, self understandings, aesthetic expressions, and intellectual claims of Jews and Jewish thinkers throughout the ages; 3) experience Jewish practice through reading and discussion, as well as a field trip and other practical experiences; 4) engage how Judaism has impacted and continues to impact our world today; 5) engage Judaism via fictional representations; and 6) develop students’ own informed view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources, in-class discussion, firsthand experience, and independent research. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of 1) Jewish thought and history, 2) the influence of Judaism on the arts and history, and 3) Jewish practice.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Offered even fall terms.
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RST 415 - Buddhism (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to Buddhist history, religious thought, culture, practice, and belief. We will survey the history of Buddhism in various geographical contexts, as well as examine different areas of thought. We will read primary and secondary texts in order to: 1) gain an appreciation for and understanding of Buddhism through examining its historical development; 2) discuss various religious views, beliefs, values, self understandings, aesthetic expressions, and intellectual claims of Buddhists and Buddhist thinkers throughout the ages; 3) experience Buddhist practice through reading and discussion, as well as a field trip and other practical experiences; 4) engage how Buddhism has impacted and continues to impact our world today; 5) engage Buddhism via fictional representations; and 6) develop students’ own informed view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources; in-class discussion; firsthand experience; and independent research. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of 1) Buddhist thought and history; 2) the influence of Buddhism on the arts and history; and 3) Buddhist practice.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Offered even spring terms.
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RST 416 - The Book of Genesis (3)
This course is designed as a one-semester seminar that will examine the book of Genesis. We will read and discuss this text, as well as Jewish and Christian works based on it, in order to understand it as sacred literature and its impact on religion and culture today. For students, the objectives of the course are: 1) to be familiar with as well as have an appreciation of the book of Genesis; 2) to understand this literature in terms of its historical and cultural context (i.e., events, movements, values, ideologies, and self-understandings), as well as have engaged it as literature; 3) to explore the influence this text has had and continues to have on our culture(s) and thought(s) through engaging aesthetic and popular cultural interpretations; and 4) to develop study skills and time-management talents as well as an informed view of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources, in-class discussion, and independent research.
Offered even spring terms.
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RST 418 - Islam (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to Islamic history, theology, culture, practice, and belief. We will survey the history of Islam in various geographical contexts, as well as examine different areas of thought. We will read primary and secondary texts in order to: 1) gain an appreciation for and understanding of Islam through examining its historical development; 2) discuss various theologies, beliefs, values, self understandings, aesthetic expressions, and intellectual claims of Muslims and Islamic thinkers throughout the ages; 3) experience Islamic practice through reading and discussion, as well as guest speakers and other practical experiences; 4) engage how Islam has impacted and continues to impact our world today; 5) engage Islam via fictional representations; and 6) develop students’ own informed view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources; in-class discussion; firsthand experience; and independent research. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of 1) Muslim thought and history; 2) the influence of Islam on the arts and history; and 3) Muslim practice.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Offered odd spring terms.
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RST 419 - Gender, Sexuality, Race, and the Bible (3)
This course examines the presence(s), result(s), and interpretation(s) of gender and race in biblical literature and the issues and problems those categories present to the reader. The objectives of the course are: 1) to alert ourselves to implicit and/or explicit ideologies of race and/or gender in biblical literature; 2) to awaken ourselves to various ways in which those ideologies have been and continue to be used to maintain various politics of oppression, as well as the status quo in differing contexts; 3) to engender critical reflection on and academic study of biblical literature, as well as challenge students to reflect upon their own position(s) within the ideologies of race found therein; 4) to reflect upon the way(s) in which these ideologies have contributed to both gender and racial inequalities, and in so doing examine how biblical literature has influenced our various modern understandings of race and gender; and 5) for students to develop their own view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources, in-class discussion, and independent research.
Offered odd fall terms.
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RST 421 - Religious Studies Internship (0-12)
On-the-job experience in religious studies.
Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
(Pass/Fail)
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RST 425 - Religion and Popular Culture (3)
This course is designed as an introduction to the reciprocal relationship of religion and popular culture. More specifically, we will address the influence and impact religious ideas, themes, and texts have had on four species of media within our North American context: film, television, literature, and music; and also discuss how various spaces, places, and groupings function religiously. For students, the objectives of the course are: 1) to develop a critical vocabulary to examine and understand both religion and popular culture through reading and engaging theoretical writings; 2) to become familiar with selected central and/or current examples of popular culture influenced by religion; and 3) to develop their own view(s) of the subject matter through reading primary and secondary sources, in-class discussion, and independent research.
Offered odd spring terms.
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RST 495 - Examination and Thesis (3)
A comprehensive examination, emphasizing depth and interrelationships among ideas, is required of every major. An individually chosen thesis is read to the faculty and other students.
Prerequisite: One course in religious studies.
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RST 498 - Honors in Religious Studies (3)
Students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in religious studies are offered opportunities for academic enrichment, such as: reading projects, research and writing, teaching and tutorial assistance in courses. Upon successful completion of this experience, students will have gained a better understanding of research, professional writing, or instruction within the context of the discipline.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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Physical Education |
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PED 101 - Physical Activity Course (1)
A course offering choices from a list of physical activities. The student will actively participate in such activities as net and racquet sports, golf, aerobic activities, weight training, aquatics, creative movement, jazz dance, kick-boxing, and outdoor leisure pursuits.
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PED 104 - Theory of Lifetime Fitness (1)
A half-semester course providing students an understanding of concepts for living a healthful lifestyle. The student will demonstrate an understanding of concepts regarding nutrition, the design of physical fitness routines, and underlying principles of physical fitness.
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PED 106 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, and First Responder (2)
successful completion, students qualify for a “completion card” in basic CPR and first aid, using the guidelines of the National Safety Council. In addition, students receive more in-depth instruction in preparation for the associated certifying examination, also using the guidelines of the National Safety Council.
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PED 117 - Organization and Administration I (2)
A study of career opportunities and of practical problems of instructional organizations, supervision, financial and departmental organization of physical education and athletic programs, as well as public and private recreation programs.
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PED 118 - Organization and Administration II (3)
Studies which include the historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and administrative factors which form the basis for the construction of physical education, recreation, and athletic programs in school and communities.
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PED 201 - Issues of Health and Safety (3)
A general view of personal health and safety concerns. Student will acquires an understanding of the process for selection, planning, teaching and the evaluation of comprehensive school health education programs. This includes demonstrating an awareness of objectives of a comprehensive school health program and applying the knowledge of personal and community health care and physical education activities to school health education programs. Personal health issues to be presented include disease prevention, drug/substance abuse, and emotional/mental health.
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PED 209 - Nutrition (3)
An introduction to basic principles of human nutrition with emphasis on nutrients, food sources, and function of nutrients within the human body. Nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan are addressed, as well as the impact of cultural, psychological, and personal health factors on an individual’s nutritional status. Upon completion of the course, students will know how to assess nutritional status and provide preventive and therapeutic dietary teaching based on an individual’s nutritional needs and developmental, cultural, psychological, and physiological dimensions.
Offered spring term.
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PED 221 - Fundamentals in Athletic Training (2)
The study and application of appropriate procedures in the prevention and care of injuries generally associated with normal physical activity in secondary school (7-12) physical education programs, as well as those associated with injury related to sports participation.
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PED 228 - Movement and Rhythmics for Young Children (2)
A study of the elementary principles of rhythmical movement and methods of developing and assessing elementary (K-6) school-aged children’s motor rhythmic performance.
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PED 233 - Personal Performance Competencies I (1)
Provides experiences which will allow the student to demonstrate competency in specified motor skills, including aquatics for adults and secondary school (7-12) aged children.
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PED 234 - Personal Performance Competencies II (1)
Provides experiences which will allow the student to demonstrate competency in specified motor skills, including gymnastics for adults and secondary school (7-12) aged children.
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PED 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not covered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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PED 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the ability and approval of the faculty.
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PED 308 - Coaching Basketball (2)
An examination of methods of coaching offensive and defensive styles of play as well as rule interpretations, considerations for athletes’ psychological characteristics and needs, and equipment needed in secondary school interscholastic basketball programs.
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PED 309 - Coaching Volleyball (2)
An examination of methods of coaching offensive and defensive styles of play as well as rule interpretations, consideration for athletes’ psychological characteristics and needs, and equipment needed in secondary school interscholastic volleyball programs.
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PED 310 - Coaching Track and Field (2)
An examination of theory and methodology of coaching all of the standard track and field events, including considerations for athletes’ psychological characteristics and needs, and the planning and conducting of track meets.
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PED 311 - Coaching Football and Wrestling (2)
An examination of methods of coaching offensive and defensive styles of playing football and all basic techniques of wrestling as well as scouting, rule interpretations, considerations for athletes’ psychological characteristics and needs, and equipment needed in secondary school interscholastic football and wrestling programs.
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PED 312 - Coaching Tennis and Golf (2)
An examination of methods of coaching as well as rule interpretations, considerations for athletes’ psychological characteristics and needs, and equipment needed in secondary school interscholastic tennis and golf programs.
Offered odd spring terms.
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PED 314 - Coaching Baseball and Softball (2)
An examination of methods of coaching as well as rule interpretations, considerations for athletes’ psychological characteristics and needs, and equipment needed in secondary school interscholastic baseball and softball programs.
Offered even spring terms.
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PED 321 - Techniques for Orthopedic Evaluation (3)
A course that allows the student to develop the ability to apply concepts and principles used to perform a thorough orthopedic evaluation on injured athletes. Emphasis is placed on assessment techniques and involves practical experience as well as classroom lecture.
Prerequisite: BIO 111 , PED 221 .
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PED 345 - Exercise Physiology (4)
Serves to nurture an understanding of the physiology of exercise and of nutrition pertaining to physical/athletic activity of secondary school (7-12) aged children and adults. Students will also demonstrate an ability to apply theory of appropriate procedures in the physical training and conditioning for competition and general fitness. Spreadsheet competency recommended.
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PED 346 - Kinesiology/Applied Biomechanics (3)
Provides information for the potential coach, physical educator, therapist, and/or sport/fitness manager. Course concepts will involve those factors which identify limitations to human locomotor and non-locomotor movement. The student will understand gross skeletal/musculature anatomy, neuromuscular concepts, and physical laws of motion as they apply to human movement. The student will be able to apply theory of acquisition of motor skills and will be able to assess common musculoskeletal disorders as well as identify the etiology and therapeutic exercise for such conditions.
Offered spring term.
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PED 352 - Perceptual Motor Development and Movement Experiences for School-Aged Children (3)
The fundamental study of growth and perceptual motor development in school-aged children, including K-12. Special emphasis is placed on components of perceptual motor efficiency and the application of appropriate physical education activities for perceptual motor development. Included are the theories and practices for evaluating perceptual motor development with practical application of perceptual motor tests.
Offered spring term.
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PED 355 - Adaptive Physical Education (3)
A course designed to provide students with an understanding of the etiology of prevalent disabilities which influence motor performance of school-aged students (K-12). Students will also be able to develop curriculum, understand instructional delivery, and apply classroom management strategies, which are specific to the delivery of adapted physical education instruction.
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PED 421 - Physical Education Internship (0-12)
This course is designed to offer a structured professional experience in sport/fitness management settings. The nature and location of this experience is arranged in cooperation with the Director of Career Development and must be approved by the physical Education Coordinator. A maximum of nine credits may be applied to graduation requirements.
Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
(Pass/Fail)
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PED 425 - Fitness Management (3)
A capstone course which focuses on the standards for the certifying examinations of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and on managing fitness settings. The student will demonstrate an ability to evaluate diets and construct appropriate eating plans, assess cardiorespiratory fitness and construct appropriate aerobic training regimens, assess body composition and understanding the considerations of human body fat distribution, and understanding the concepts of strength training and construct appropriate resistance training regiments.
Prerequisite: PED 345 or permission.
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PED 448 - Therapeutic Modalities/Exercise (3)
A presentation of the physiological rationale for appropriate and effective use of modalities and therapeutic exercise in the rehabilitation on athletic injuries. Students will design and implement rehabilitation programs based on the individual athlete, applicable modalities, and related sport participation.
Prerequisite: PED 221 or permission.
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PED 450 - Structuring Movement Activities for Elementary-Aged Children (2)
A course offered to those who are not seeking Teaching Certification in physical education. Course work includes strategies for teaching games, movement activities for skill acquisition, and health/wellness measures appropriate for elementary-aged children (K-8) in school and recreational settings.
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PED 457 - Techniques of Teaching Physical Education I (7-12) (4)
A course including competencies in various teaching models for the normal as well as the atypical child, and interpretation of a variety of testing and measurement devices appropriate for any selected objective. The primary emphasis is on secondary school (7-12) physical education programs.
Prerequisite: PED 233 or PED 234 , or permission. Spreadsheet competency recommended.
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PED 458 - Techniques of Teaching Physical Education II (K-6) (4)
A course providing information and techniques related to planning, developing, implementing and administering a curriculum for elementary school, physical education programs including strategies in various teaching models for the normal and atypical child (K-6).
Prerequisite: PED 233 (or PED 234 ), PED 352 , PED 355 or permission.
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PED 459 - Techniques of Teaching Physical Education III (K-12) (4)
A course providing a review and an opportunity to implement the various teaching concepts provided in EDC 457 and EDU 458 in preparation for the experiences of the professional semester. It also includes materials which deal more specifically with the administrative and organizational issues of classroom work.
Prerequisite: Enrolled in professional term, or permission.
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PHS 105 - Principles of Physical Science (4)
A survey of topics selected from physics and chemistry designed for the non-science major. Some of the physics topics to be studies include the nature of light and color, electrical phenomena, heat and energy, as well as other topics necessary for understanding much of the phenomena associated with everyday life. Chemistry topics include describing the nature of matter at a macroscopic level and at an atomic level. Social issues with a scientific or technological component are discussed. All topics are developed through laboratory exercises. Does not apply to any science major.
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PHS 421 - Physical Science Internship (0-12)
On-the-job experience in physical science.
Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
(Pass/Fail)
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PHY 107 - Introductory Physics (4)
A course designed to meet the needs of the preprofessional student and the science major as well as providing an introduction to physics for all students. Topics covered include mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, sound, electricity and magnetism, electronics, and selected areas of modern physics. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: MTH 107 or MTH 108 (or equivalent).
Offered fall term.
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PHY 108 - Introductory Physics (4)
A course designed to meet the needs of the preprofessional student and the science major as well as providing an introduction to physics for all students. Topics covered include mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, sound, electricity and magnetism, electronics, and selected areas of modern physics. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: MTH 107 or MTH 108 (or equivalent).
Offered spring term.
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PHY 201 - General Physics (4)
A calculus-based introduction to physics. Topics include mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, sound, electricity and magnetism, electronics, and selected areas of modern physics. Lecture and laboratory. Successful completion of these courses allows a student to describe important definitions and relationships for each topic, describe experimental observations that support theory, use modern data collection and analysis techniques, and execute calculations using theoretical relationships studied.
Prerequisites; MTH 235 , MTH 236 (may be taken concurrently).
Offered fall term.
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PHY 202 - General Physics (4)
A calculus-based introduction to physics. Topics include mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, sound, electricity and magnetism, electronics, and selected areas of modern physics. Lecture and laboratory. Successful completion of these courses allows a student to describe important definitions and relationships for each topic, describe experimental observations that support theory, use modern data collection and analysis techniques, and execute calculations using theoretical relationships studied.
Prerequisites; MTH 235 , MTH 236 (may be taken concurrently).
Offered spring term.
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PHY 205 - Calculus Topics in General Physics (2)
A course surveying calculus-related topics selected from the areas of mechanics, wave phenomena, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism and optics. An introduction to numerical techniques for the solution of problems will also be given.
Prerequisites: PHY 107 , MTH 235 .
May be taken concurrently with PHY 108 and MTH 236 .
Offered spring term.
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PHY 225 - Sophomore Exam (0)
A departmentally administered examination covering topics from the entire introductory physics sequence: PHY 107 , PHY 108 , PHY 205 . The examination provides an opportunity for students to review and integrate the knowledge gained in the introductory sequence. It demonstrates long-term mastery of topics. Generally taken fall semester of the sophomore year. Physics majors must pass the exam with a minimum score of 50% (the examination may be repeated).
Prerequisite: PHY 107 , PHY 108 , PHY 205 .
(Pass/Fail)
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PHY 271/371/471 - Selected Topics (1-3)
An investigation of topics not covered in other courses, selected on the basis of student interest and available instruction.
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PHY 290/390/490 - Directed Study (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent stud of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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PHY 302 - Electricity and Magnetism (4)
A study of the interaction of charged particles with electric and magnetic fields. The topics which are studied include fields due to stationary charges or steady currents, basic dielectric properties of materials, the vector potential, Faraday’s law, the motion of charged particles in fields, basic magnetic properties of materials, Maxwell’s equations, and an introduction to electromagnetic waves. Completing the course allows the student to describe important definitions and relationships for each topic studied, describe the experimental observations that suggest or support the descriptions, make predictions using classical electromagnetic theory in each of the areas studied, and use analytical and numerical techniques to aid in the solution of problems posed by electromagnetic theory.
Prerequisite: PHY 201 , PHY 202 (or PHY 107 , PHY 108 ); MTH 235 , MTH 236 , MTH 337 , or permission.
Offered even spring terms.
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PHY 306 - Mechanics (4)
A study of the classical mechanics of a particle, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. The course includes study of particle dynamics, central force problems, Lagranigian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics, and the description of rigid body motion. Experimental work in selected areas is performed. Completing the course allows the student to describe important definitions and relationships in each area studied, discuss the importance of classical mechanics to contemporary physics and engineering, work problems in each of the areas studied, and design and carry out experiments testing descriptions and relationships in selected areas.
Prerequisite: PHY 201 , PHY 202 (or PHY 107 , PHY 108 ); MTH 235 , MTH 236 , MTH 337 , or permission.
Offered odd spring terms.
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PHY 308 - Heat and Thermodynamics (4)
A study of temperature, heat and work, the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, the Carnot cycle, and introduction to statistical mechanics. Experimental work in selected areas is performed. Completing the course allows the student to describe important definitions and relationships for each of the topics covered, discuss experimental evidence for each relationship or law, design and carry out experiments in selected areas, and do calculations involving theoretical relationships studied.
Prerequisite: PHY 201 , PHY 202 (or PHY 107 , PHY 108 ); MTH 235 , MTH 236 , MTH 337 , or permission.
Offered even spring terms.
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PHY 312 - Optics (4)
A survey of geometric and physical optics. The course includes study of the nature of light, production and measurement of light, lenses, mirrors, lens systems, aberration theory, interference phenomena, optical interferometry, and diffraction phenomena. Experimental work in selected areas is performed. Completing the course allows the student to design simple optical systems, recognize limitations due to aberrations, analyze a variety of interference and diffraction phenomena using appropriate analytical and numerical techniques, and design and perform experiments in selected areas.
Prerequisite: PHY 201 , PHY 202 (or PHY 107 , PHY 108 ); MTH 235 , MTH 236 , MTH 337 , or permission.
Offered even spring terms.
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PHY 314 - Modern Physics (4)
An introduction to fundamental principles of physics used in describing molecules, atoms and nuclei. The course includes study of special relativity, introductory quantum mechanics, and applications of these theories. Experimental work in selected areas is performed. Completing the course allows the student to describe important definitions and relationships in each of the areas studied, understand historically important experiments which suggested each of the major theories, and perform calculations which apply the major theories discussed.
Prerequisite: PHY 201 , PHY 202 (or PHY 107 , PHY 108 ); MTH 235 , MTH 236 .
Offered even fall terms.
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PHY 318 - Statics (4)
Statics is a study of forces and movements of forces on rigid bodies in equilibrium, and is a fundamental course for all engineering students. The course includes a detailed examination of the forces and movements acting on various structures from both an experimental and theoretical standpoint. Computer-modeling packages will be used to provide students with a working knowledge of important tools for problem solving and drafting software to help visualize the projects. Both analytical and numerical solutions will be developed and used to enhance the students’ problem-solving skills. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have produced a free-body diagram of an object, analyzed free-body diagrams and solved force problems using vector algebra, determined the loads (forces) on elements of a structure (e.g., a bridge) and how those loads are transmitted to other elements of the structure, demonstrated facility in numerical problem solving, and demonstrated the ability to gather and analyze data in selected areas of the topics covered.
Prerequisite: PHY 201 or PHY 107 .
Offered even spring terms.
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PHY 325 - Electronics (4)
A study of AC and DC circuits, solid state devices, and digital logic devices. Elements of network analysis are introduced. Basic building blocks of modern analog and digital circuits including diodes, transistors, op amps, logic gates, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters are studied. All topics are developed through extensive laboratory experience. Completion of the course allows the student to design, build, and debug circuits that solve instrumentation problems arising in physical measurements.
Prerequisite: PHY 201 , PHY 202 (or PHY 107 , PHY 108 ).
Offered odd fall terms.
(Cross-referenced with IST 325 .)
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PHY 395 - Physics Research I (1)
All physics majors complete a research project that encourages them to integrate knowledge from previous coursework. The chosen project is designed to promote understanding of basic research methods by their application. In this course, students become familiar with possible areas of research in the department, practice methods of doing a literature review, and learn about the expectations for the senior project. Students will choose a research topic, write a research proposal, and complete a literature search. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss the steps require to plan a research project, will have produced a literature search summarized in a bibliography, and will have written a research proposal.
Prerequisite: Physics Major and junior standing.
Offered spring term.
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PHY 405 - Quantum Mechanics (4)
An in-depth development of the theory of non-relativistic quantum mechanics with supporting experimental and computational investigations. The course includes developing the Schrödinger formulation, methods of solving the Schrödinger equation, applications to one-dimensional problems, quantum theory of angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, and systems of identical particles. Selected supporting experiments and computational projects will be performed. Completing the course allows the student to describe interpretation issues of quantum theory, make theoretical calculations involving the Schrödinger equation, and describe the experimental evidence supporting non-relativistic quantum theory.
Prerequisites: PHY 107 , PHY 108 or PHY 201 , PHY 202 , MTH 337 .
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PHY 421 - Physics Internship (0-12)
On-the-job experience in physics.
Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
(Pass/Fail)
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PHY 435 - Mathematical Methods for Physics (4)
A course designed to integrate mathematics into a coherent foundation for problem solving for upper-level physics and engineering course. Topics include Laplace and Fourier transformations, Fourier series, vector operators, ordinary and partial differential equations, and orthogonal functions. Emphasis is given to the solution (analytical and numerical) of problems from both physics and engineering. Completion of the course allows the student to define important aspects of each mathematical topic, to describe the relevance of each topic to physics and engineering problems, and to work both formal and physics/engineering problems involving each topic.
Prerequisite: MTH 236 .
Offered odd fall terms.
(Cross-referenced with MTH 435 .)
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PHY 495 - Physics Research II (1)
This course is a continuation of PHY 395 . Students perform the required experimental and/or theoretical research for their senior project. Upon completion of this course, students will have produced an organized record of the required experimental and/or theoretical research for their senior project.
Prerequisite: PHY 395 .
Offered fall term.
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