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PHYS 1121 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab (1-
0-2)
A calculus-level laboratory course providing an
introduction to electricity, magnetism, and optics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1321 or concurrent enrollment. Spring
(even years.)
PHYS 1310 General Physics I (3-3-0) [#]
A general course
in physics: mechanics, heat, and sound.
Prerequisite: MATH
1311. Fall, Spring
PHYS 1311 General Physics II (3-3-0) [#]
A general course
in physics: fundamental concepts of magnetism, electricity,
light and atomic physics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1310. Spring
PHYS 1320 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3-3-0)
A calculus-level introduction of the principles of mechanics
and heat.
Prerequisite: MATH 1420 or concurrent enrollment.
Fall (odd years)
PHYS 1321 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3-3-0)
A calculus-level introduction of the principles of electricity,
magnetism, and optics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1320 and MATH
1421 or concurrent enrollment. Spring even years.
PHYS 2405 Introduction to Speech Acoustics (4-3-2)
A
laboratory course that introduces the nature of sound
produced by the spoken human voice and the aural
perceptions of sound and speech. This course covers
vibrations, wave phenomena, sound generation and
propagation, the nature of hearing, room acoustics, and the
analysis of sound. The analysis and sound production of the
spoken voice will be of particular emphasis.
This course may
not be used to satisfy the degree requirement for science
majors or minors. Prerequisite: MATH 1301 or 1310. Spring
(odd years)
PHYS 2406 Introduction to Musical Acoustics (4-3-2)
A
laboratory course that introduces the nature of sound
produced by the human voice and musical instruments. The
course will cover vibrations, wave phenomena, sound
generation and propagation, the nature of hearing, room
acoustics and the analysis of sound. The analysis of the
sound production of musical instruments will be of particular
emphasis. This course may not be used to satisfy the degree
requirement for science majors or minors.
Prerequisite:
MATH 1301 or 1310. Fall (even years)
PHYS 2410 Modern Physics (4-3-3)
Introduction to aspects
of modern physics; relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic
structure, nuclear physics and modern physics.
Prerequisite:
PHYS 1321 and 1121. Fall (even years)
PHYS 3301 Waves and Oscillations (3-3-0)
Covers physics
of oscillations and wave phenomena, including driven
oscillations and resonance, mechanical waves, sound waves,
electromagnetic waves, reflection and transmission of waves,
standing waves, beats, Doppler effect, polarization,
interference, diffraction, transport of momentum and energy,
wave properties of particles, and introduction to quantum
physics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1321 and 1121. Fall (odd years)
PHYS 3310 Introduction to Electronics (3-2-3)
Basic
electrical measurements and measuring devices. Introduction
to electronics. Lecture component covers the theoretical
properties of electronic components. The laboratory
components investigates the use and application of
electronics components.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1321 and 1121.
Fall (odd years)
PHYS 3320 Classical Dynamics (3-3-0)
Introduction to
advanced classical dynamics: particle motion in one and three
dimensions including oscillatory motion and motion under a
central force, dynamics of many particle systems, and
Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations.
Prerequisite: PHYS
2410 and MATH 2321 or concurrent enrollment. Spring (odd
years)
PHYS 3330 Electromagnetism (3-3-0)
This is an
intermediate class in electricity and magnetism, presenting
the foundations of electromagnetic theory.
Prerequisite:
PHYS 2410 and MATH 2320 or concurrent enrollment (as
needed)
PHYS 3340 Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics (3-3-
0)
Introduction to thermodynamics and the statistical
description of thermal processes
. Prerequisite: PHYS 2410.
Fall (odd years)
PHYS 4090 Special Problems (1-4 credits)
Advanced work
in physics, the nature of which is determined by the previous
preparation and interest of the student. Credit hours will
depend on the nature of the problem and the amount of
completed coursework. May be repeated when different
subject material is taught.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2410.
PHYS 4305 Mathematical Methods (3-3-0)
This course
provides an overview of complex variables, matrix theory,
perturbation theory, integral transformations, ordinary and
partial differential equations with applications to various
physics problems.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2410 and MATH 2321
or concurrent enrollment. It is recommended that the student
has also completed MATH 3305. Offered as needed
PHYS 4310 Quantum Mechanics (3-3-0)
This course offers
an introduction to quantum mechanics, including such topics
as wave mechanics, Schrödinger’s equation and its
applications, barrier problems, harmonic oscillators, angular
momentum, and applications to atomic and molecular
processes.
Prerequisite: PHYS 3320 and MATH 2321 and
3305. Spring (even years)
POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLS)
POLS 1302 American Government (3-3-0)
A course in
American national government with emphasis on its
constitutional
development,
historical
background,
organization, and functions.
Fall, Spring,
POLS 1303 Courts and the Judicial Process
(Also CRIJ
1303 and LGLS 1303)
An introduction to the American court
system with a particular emphasis on the role of the federal
and state courts in the justice system, the major components
of the American court system, and the actors in this system.
In addition, the course will focus on criminal and civil court
processes and the interaction of the courts with other justice
agencies.
Spring (odd years)
POLS 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Topics offered on
demand reflecting general interest areas within the field not
covered by existing catalog courses.
POLS 2301 Texas State and Local Government (3-3-0) [#]
A course in American state and local government. Emphasis
is given to the government and constitution of Texas.
Fall,
Spring,
POLS 2302 Major World Governments (3-3-0
) A
comparative examination of political institutions and dynamics
in both democratic and non-democratic countries.
Spring
POLS 3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics-
Topics offered on
demand reflecting subject areas, trends, and developments
within the field not covered by existing catalog courses. May
be repeated for credit with change of topic.
POLS 3302 International Relations (3-3-0)
A fundamental
international relations course. Takes into consideration
historic institutions and current practices in international
relations.
Prerequisite: POLS 2302 Spring (even years)
POLS 3303 Principles of Public Administration (3-3-0)
Principles of administrative organization and procedure, and
the investigation of special problems in administration.
Fall
(odd years)
POLS 3312 Law and Politics in Film (3-3-0)
(Also LGLS
3312 and CRIJ 3312)
A study of how films have portrayed,
exposed, and shaped American legal and political institutions
and culture. This course includes an examination of how films
capture beliefs as well as misconceptions about politics,
politicians, lawyers, and the law. It will include a critical
analysis of the way in which lawyers and politicians are
portrayed in popular culture, and how that portrayal affects
politics and the legal profession. Specific legal, ethical, and
political issues raised in the films are discussed and analyzed.
May (odd years)
POLS 3320 Introduction to Christian Political Theology
(3-3-0)
(Also THEO 3320) A survey of Christian political
thought. The course will trace key developments in the history
of Christian political theology in order to understand better the
dynamics of contemporary Christian political thought and