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NUR 458L - Complex Health Care Needs of Adults, Clinical
Credits: 0
The 1.5-hour weekly clinical component for NUR 458 .
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NUR 460 - Public Health Nursing
Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 5 Cr.
Focuses on the roles of the public health nurse in providing care at all levels of prevention to individuals, families, and aggregates at home and in other community settings. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of knowledge in nursing, public health, humanities, and sciences as students apply the nursing process to promote and preserve the health of a community and its members. Students will have the opportunity to explore the role of the public health nurse as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in NUR 325 , NUR 341 , NUR 351 , NUR 354 , NUR 356 , NUR 425 , and NUR 458 (or NUR 275 ).
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NUR 460L - Public Health Nursing Clinical
Credits: 0
The 1.5-hour weekly clinical component for NUR 460 .
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NUR 470 - Management and Leadership Strategies for, The Professional Nurse
Credits: 3
An overview of management and leadership theories as applied by professional nurses in health care environments. Roles and functions of the management process including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling are explored. Synthesis of the role components of the professional nurse and strategies for managing a career are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in NUR 325 , NUR 341 , NUR 351 , NUR 354 , and NUR 356 (or NUR 275 ).
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NUR 480 - Professional Role Practicum
Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 1+4, 5 Cr.
A course which facilitates the transition from student to beginning professional nurse. Within a clinical setting, students integrate knowledge from nursing and the arts and sciences to assist persons to achieve health. All degree requirements must be met prior to beginning clinical practicum experience. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): Cumulative GPA of 2.500 and Nursing and Interprofessional Education GPA of 2.500 required. Prerequisites: C or better in NUR 325 , NUR 341 , NUR 351 , NUR 354 , NUR 356 , NUR 425 , NUR 458 , and NUR 470 .
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): NUR 415 and NUR 460 .
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NUR 480AC - Professional Role Practicum
Credits: 5
Credit Configuration: 1+4, 5 Cr.
A course which facilitates the transition from student to beginning professional nurse. Within a clinical setting, students integrate knowledge from nursing and the arts and sciences to assist persons to achieve health. All degree requirements must be met prior to beginning clinical practicum experience. S/U grade.
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NUR 480L - Profl Role Practicum Lab
Credits: 0
The 4-hour weekly clinical component for NUR 480 .
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NUR 490 - Topics in Nursing and Health Care
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
An open topic course which may cover specialized areas of nursing, current concepts, nursing concerns of delivery of health services. The course may be taken more than once for a maximum of six credit hours provided there is not duplication of topics. Selected topics offered to non-nursing majors. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor.
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NUR 495 - Independent Study in Nursing
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Independent study of a selected topic. May be repeated for additional credit. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): Dean’s approval required. Prerequisite: determined by the instructor.
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PHIL 115 - Experience and Existence
Credits: 3
A study of the fundamental philosophical questions that arise as we attempt to understand the world around us and our experience of it. Topics covered may include the nature of time, space, and matter, the existence of God and of human souls, the nature of the human person and of consciousness, the reliability of sense- perception and the possibility of knowledge, the compatibility of faith, reason, and science, and so on.
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PHIL 120 - Culture, Identity and Values
Credits: 3
A study of the basic assumptions and arguments that underlie and support treating identity and culture as distinct categories and moral goods. Topics may relate to the nature of personal identity and collective belonging, the implications they have for the idea of a universal human nature, and the limits of society’s obligation to protect personal expression.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity or Humanities: Philosophy General Education Requirement.
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PHIL 125 - The Good Life
Credits: 3
An introduction to philosophical thought about the shape and substance of a good human life. What might such a life look like? Would it be a life of pleasure or of moral rectitude? A life of self-effacing service to others, or of self- fulfillment? Possibly a life of religious devotion and union with the Divine? Is there one model that stands out as uniquely correct, or are there many equally good models-and what makes a model good in the first place? These and other similar questions may be covered.
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PHIL 130 - Death and Immortality
Credits: 3
A philosophical inquiry into questions surrounding death and the possibility of life after death. What is death, and why does it exist? Is it good, bad, or neutral? Is the idea of an afterlife plausible? Are some models of the afterlife, such as resurrection or reincarnation, more plausible than others? Do “near-death experiences” give us evidence for the reality of an afterlife? These and similar questions may be covered.
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PHIL 145 - Elemementary Logic and Critical Thinking
Credits: 3
An introduction to strategies for constructing and evaluating arguments. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills needed to deal competently with arguments encountered in everyday life as well as on some of the more formal techniques of logical analysis. May not be used to fulfill the Humanities component of the General Education Requirements.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 111 , MATH 125 , or placement higher than MATH 111 in the math placement process.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Quantitative Analysis component of the General Education Requirements.
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PHIL 190 - Introductory Topics in Philosophy
Credits: 3
Introductory-level study of a focused philosophical theme or issue. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
General Education: Fulfills Humanities: Philosophy General Education requirement.
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PHIL 205 - Science and the Interpretation of, Reality
Credits: 3
A study of the philosophical questions surrounding science as a field of knowledge and as a cultural institution. What is science, and how do we distinguish between science and non-science? Does science yield knowledge of reality, or does it merely generate plausible models whose significance comes from their practical applications (technology)? Is scientific knowledge superior to non-scientific knowledge, and does science therefore deserve the place of authority that it has in Western (and, increasingly, global) culture? These and related issues may be covered.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
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PHIL 220 - Buddhist Philosophy & Practice
Credits: 3
A survey of the major ideas and ethical concerns of the Buddhist tradition from its canonical origins through the rise of the Mahayana to Zen. Readings will be drawn from classical sources.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
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PHIL 230 - Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
Credits: 3
A survey of major conceptions of the relationship between humanity and the environment and the kinds of beliefs, attitudes, and actions entailed by those conceptions. Topics may include conservationism, deep ecology, bioregionalism, political ecology, and creation spirituality.
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PHIL 275 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Credits: 3
An introduction to great philosophers and themes of the ancient and medieval world. Emphasis will be placed upon Plato and Aristotle, Augustine, and Thomas Aquinas. Primary documents are read throughout.
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PHIL 280 - Modern Philosophy
Credits: 3
An introduction to major thinkers and themes of seventeenth and eighteenth century Europe. The thinkers include some selection of Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, and possibly others. Topics may include the nature of mind and body, human freedom, the nature of reality, and the extent and limitations of knowledge. Primary documents will be read throughout.
General Education: Fulfills Humanities: Philosophy General Education requirement.
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PHIL 290 - Philosophical Topics
Credits: 3
A study of a focused philosophical theme or issue. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
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PHIL 330 - Philosophy of Religion
Credits: 3
Also offered as: THEO 335 .
A philosophical analysis of some of the beliefs, concepts, and problems involved in traditional theistic belief and its critics, exploring how these debates impact the church and its beliefs. Problems include arguments for the existence of God, religious experience, the problem of evil, and faith and reason.
Prerequisite(s): one course in philosophy or THEO 200 .
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PHIL 335 - Ethical Theory
Credits: 3
A study of some significant ethical theories and issues. Emphasis is on issues concerning the nature of moral discourse and practice: the existence of objective moral values, the relation of religion and morality, the possibility of moral knowledge, and the place of reason and convention in moral discourse and practice.
Prerequisite(s): any two courses in philosophy or consent of the instructor.
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PHIL 341 - Biomedical Ethics
Credits: 3
Also offered as: THEO 341 .
A study of a range of moral issues encountered in both clinical medicine and human experimentation.
Prerequisite(s): one course in philosophy or THEO 200 .
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PHIL 376 - Hist of 20th Century Anglo-Americn Philo
Credits: 3
A survey of the major thinkers and themes of British and American philosophy in the 20th century. The emphasis is on Analytic Philosophy and Pragmatism, but other topics may be covered as well.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
General Education: Fulfills Humanities: Philosophy General Education requirement.
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PHIL 377 - Hist of 20th C. European Philosophy
Credits: 3
A survey of the major thinkers and themes of European philosophy in the 20th century. The emphasis is on Phenomenology and Post-Modernism, but other topics may be covered as well.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing or consent of the instructor.
General Education: Fulfills Humanities: Philosophy General Education requirement.
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PHIL 386 - Internship in Philosophy
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Students gain experience working for organizations or agencies in which writing proficiency and critical thinking skills are essential. A written report is required. May not be used for the major or minor. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): approval of the chair of the department.
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PHIL 401 - Comprehensive Exam
Credits: 1
The comprehensive exam is required of all philosophy majors in the fall of their senior year. The exam itself consists of a logic exam equivalent in difficulty to a final exam for PHIL 245, an essay in the history of philosophy, and an essay in philosophical topics (see the philosophy student handbook for more information). In addition to covering the administration of this exam, this course will be used to arrange tutorials to prepare students for the various sections of the exam.
Prerequisite(s): philosophy major with senior standing.
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PHIL 425 - Advanced Philosophical Topics
Credits: 3
An examination of the work on one major philosopher such as Aristotle, Wittgenstein, or Kant, or of a single philosophical approach such as Augustinianism or phenomenology, or of one philosophical problem such as free will or moral realism.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 275 and PHIL 280 or consent of the instructor.
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PHIL 475 - Advanced History of Philosophy
Credits: 3
An advanced study of the major philosophical themes of some period, for example, nineteenth century German philosophy, eighteenth century Scottish philosophy, or medieval philosophy.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 275 and PHIL 280 or consent of the instructor.
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PHIL 493 - Philosophy Seminar
Credits: 3
A seminar required of all philosophy majors in their senior year. An examination of the nature and value of philosophy through the study of some philosophical problem, and classic and contemporary texts.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 275 and PHIL 280 or consent of the instructor.
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PHIL 495 - Independent Projects
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A student may undertake independent study of some person, problem, theme, etc., under the supervision of some member of the Philosophy Department. The student will propose a topic, generate a bibliography, and specify the scope and goals of the study.
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PHIL 497 - Honors Work in Philosophy
Credits: 3
Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors in Philosophy if PHIL 498 is completed.
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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PHIL 498 - Honors Candidacy in Philosophy
Credits: 3
Continuation of PHIL 497 .
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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PHS 101 - Introduction to Public Health
Credits: 3
Introduction to aspects of best practice of public health, including public health services, administration, and policy, environmental health, community health, and health promotion and education. This course is open to all University students.
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PHS 121 - Environment and Health
Credits: 3
Also offered as: HCL 121 .
Explores health and environmental controversies from the dual perspectives of scientific uncertainty and mass media coverage. Examines genetic engineering, biotechnology, environmental health risks, and human behavior. Includes discussion of ethical and social responsibilities from a health care system perspective.
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PHS 203 - Human Health and Disease
Credits: 3
Also offered as: HS 203 .
Overview of basic biological concepts, molecular biology, genetics, and infectious and chronic diseases of public health concern. Biological perspective on public health issues related to chronic and infectious diseases.
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PHS 210 - Prevention in Population Health
Credits: 3
Also offered as: HS 210 .
Introduction to the clinical basis of preventive health care, including human growth and development, nutrition, and immunology. Overview of the goals and methods used for disease prevention.
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PHS 255 - Comm Strats for Pub Hlth & Hlth Ldrship
Credits: 3
Also offered as: HCL 255 .
This course explores the impact of communication on health policy, health systems, and public health. An emphasis will be placed on promoting the health and wellness of populations through interpersonal, organizational, cultural, and mass communication; examining how communication strategies are used to share health-related information; and using processes of communication to promote a shared understanding about public health, health policy, and health systems.
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PHS 316 - Community-Based Participatory Research
Credits: 3
Explores the practice of community-based participatory research as an innovative approach to improving, sustainable health outcomes. Analyzes the key steps involved in developing community-based participatory research including partnerships, community assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
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PHS 318 - Hlth Srvcs Leadership & Administration
Credits: 3
Introduction to the basic concepts of public health leadership and management in health service organizations, administration, and health policy in developed, developing, and underdeveloped countries.
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PHS 360 - Interprof Svc Learn/Hlt C Amer
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 1+2, 3 Cr.
Also offered as: NUR 360 .
This course focuses on the application of principles from international health, public health, and community-based participatory action to population-based health care services in rural Central America. Emphasis is placed on assessing, diagnosing, planning, and evaluating health and implementing strategies at all levels of prevention during this service-learning experience. As a member of an interprofessional health care team, students will explore the roles of public health professionals in collaboration with local care providers in the provision of services to disparate populations. Participation in the spring break trip to Central America is a required element in this course.
General Education: May be used to fulfill Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education requirements.
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PHS 370 - Program Planning and Evaluation
Credits: 3
Also offered as: HCL 370 .
Explores the role of public health programs in the community, including needs assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Students will develop a public health program.
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PHS 390 - Topics in Public Health
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
An open topic course which may cover specialized areas of public health and current concepts and concerns in the delivery of population health. The course may be taken more than once for a maximum of six credit hours provided there is not duplication of topics. Selected topics offered to non-public health majors. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor.
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PHS 395 - Independent Study in Public Health
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Independent study of a selected topic. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor. Prerequisite: approval of the dean of the college.
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PHS 415 - Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Factors, In Health Care
Credits: 3
Examines theoretical relationships among the social context, behavior, and health at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community levels. Identifies key social and behavioral determinants of health in the United States and throughout the world.
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PHS 421 - Environmnt Hlth for a Sustainable Future
Credits: 3
Examines the connection between public health and environmental exposures to biological, chemical, and physical agents. Through the use of problem-solving frameworks, students become familiar with assessment, planning, action, evaluation, and policy necessary to address environmental impacts on public health. This course will integrate concepts of environmental health with principles of sustainability to examine how policy and practice on the local, state, national, and global levels affect population health.
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PHS 460 - Public Health Advocacy
Credits: 3
Focuses on the application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes about public health advocacy in the United States. Emphasis is placed on organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health advocacy for social change. Public health advocacy will be examined on local, state, and national levels. Students will explore the role of the advocate in global health systems and policy-making.
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PHS 470 - Public Health Practicum
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 1+2, 3 Cr.
Provides students with an overview of field experiences in public health. Explores public health professional roles through representatives from various public health organizations. Students will implement their public health program in collaboration with a public health agency.
Prerequisite(s): PHS 370 .
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PHS 480 - Public Health Capstone
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 1+2, 3 Cr.
Integrates, synthesizes, and applies knowledge developed through the public health curriculum. Students will evaluate their public health program in collaboration with a public health agency.
Prerequisite(s): PHS 470 .
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PHS 490 - Topics in Public Health
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
An open topic course which may cover advanced, specialized areas of public health and current concepts and concerns in the delivery of population health. The course may be taken more than once for a maximum of six credit hours provided there is not duplication of topics. Selected topics offered to non-public health majors. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): determined by the instructor.
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PHS 495 - Independent Study/Pub Health
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Independent study of a selected topic. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): Dean’s approval required. Prerequisite: determined by the instructor.
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PHYS 109 - Mechanics-Statics
Credits: 3
Also offered as: GE 109 .
A course in the resolution and composition of forces and moments as applied to the free body diagram. Topics include principles of equilibrium, first and second moments of areas, study of trusses, frames, and machines, and friction.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 126 or MATH 131 , and PHYS 141 or PHYS 151 .
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PHYS 111 - Essentials of Physics
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 3+0, 3 Cr.
The development of basic concepts of physics emphasizes intuition, logic, and experiment rather than complex mathematical analysis. Specific topics included are space, time, motion, energy, conservation laws, fluids, sound, and heat. Not open to students who have taken PHYS 141 .
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 110 , MATH 125 , or placement higher than MATH 110 in the math placement process.
General Education: This course along with PHYS 141L may be used in fulfillment of the Natural Sciences component of the General Education Requirements.
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PHYS 112 - Essentials of Physics
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 3+0, 3 Cr.
This course is a continuation of PHYS 111 . Specific topics include the study of electricity and magnetism, wave phenomena, optics, relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111 .
General Education: This course along with PHYS 112L may be used in fulfillment of the Natural Sciences component of the General Education Requirements.
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PHYS 112L - Essentials of Physics Laboratory
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+3, 1 Cr.
Laboratory experiments test and illustrate fundamental physics concepts and laws closely related to those studied in PHYS 112 . Emphases are placed on experiential learning and on the continued development of laboratory skills in physical science. Not open to students who have taken PHYS 142L .
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 112 .
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PHYS 141 - Newtonian Mechanics
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 3+0, 3 Cr.
A study of classical mechanics, including static and dynamic systems, for students of physics, engineering, chemistry, and meteorology. Applications of calculus are made as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 126 or MATH 131 .
General Education: This course along with PHYS 141L may be used in fulfillment of the Natural Sciences component of the General Education Requirements.
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PHYS 141L - Experimental Physics I
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+3, 1 Cr.
Laboratory experiments test and illustrate fundamental physics concepts and laws closely related to those studied in PHYS 111 , PHYS 141 , and PHYS 151 . Emphasis is placed on the development of laboratory skills in physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111 , PHYS 141 , or PHYS 151
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PHYS 142 - Electricity, Magnetism, & Waves
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 3+0, 3 Cr.
A continuation of PHYS 141 which treats electricity, magnetism, wave motion, and optics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 141 or PHYS 151 .
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 132 .
General Education: This course along with PHYS 142L may be used in fulfillment of the Natural Sciences component of the General Education Requirements.
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PHYS 142L - Experimental Physics II
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+3, 1 Cr.
Laboratory experiments test and illustrate fundamental physics concepts and laws closely related to those studied in PHYS 142 and PHYS 152 . Emphasis is placed on the development of laboratory skills in physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 142 or PHYS 152 .
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PHYS 151 - Newtonian Mechanics- Honors
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 3+0, 3 Cr.
A study of classical mechanics, including static and dynamic systems, for students of physics, engineering, chemistry, and meteorology. The pace of this course and the subject matter will be similar to that in PHYS 141 . However, students are assumed to be proficient in differential and integral calculus at the outset, and applications of calculus are made throughout the course. Students may not receive credit for both PHYS 141 and PHYS 151.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 132 .
General Education: This course along with PHYS 141L may be used in fulfillment of the Natural Sciences component of the General Education Requirements.
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PHYS 152 - Electricity, Magnetism, & Waves - Honors, Waves - Honors
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 3+0, 3 Cr.
A continuation of PHYS 151 which treats electricity, magnetism, wave motion, and optics. Students may not receive credit for both PHYS 142 and PHYS 152.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 151 or consent of the instructor.
General Education: This course along with PHYS 142L may be used in fulfillment of the Natural Sciences component of the General Education Requirements.
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PHYS 190 - First Year Physics and Astronomy Seminar
Credits: 1
An introduction to the study of physics and astronomy at Valparaiso University. Various topics of current interest in physics and astronomy will be discussed. Also provides guidance and support for first-year students as they enter college life, plan their studies, and prepare for their careers. Normally taken by physics and astronomy majors in their first year. S/U grade.
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PHYS 215 - Mechanics of Materials
Credits: 3
Also offered as: CE 215 or ME 215 .
Concepts of stress and strain, stress-strain relationships, states of plane stress and strain at a point; elementary analysis of stress distributions and deformations for axial loading of prismatic members, torsional loading of circular shafts and bending of beams, combined loading, plastic elastic action, and an introduction to statically indeterminate problems.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 109 .
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PHYS 243 - Modern Physics
Credits: 3
An introduction to the special theory of relativity, atomic physics, the Schroedinger wave equation, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics including radioactivity, and elementary particles. Normally offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PHYS 142 and MATH 132 .
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PHYS 245 - Advanced Lab 1
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+3, 1 Cr.
Selected experiments include the measurement of fundamental constants such as the speed of light, Planck’s constant, the gravitational coupling constant, as well as investigations of phenomena such as plasma waves and nuclear spin. The further development of laboratory skills and methods of data analysis are emphasized, using advanced computer analysis and data acquisition techniques. Normally offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 142L and PHYS 243 .
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PHYS 246 - Data Analysis in Physics & Astronomy
Credits: 1
The study and application of various techniques for analysis of laboratory data including probability distributions, regressions, tests of goodness of fit, and methods for determining and propagating errors in measured parameters. Normally offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 132 .
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PHYS 250 - Mechanics
Credits: 3
The classical mechanics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies, utilizing analytical techniques of vectors and differential and integral calculus. Among the topics included are Newton’s laws of motion in one and three dimensions, conservation laws, harmonic oscillation, central force motion, and an introduction to rigid body motion. Normally offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PHYS 142 and MATH 253 .
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PHYS 252 - Materials Science
Credits: 2.5
Also offered as: ME-252.
A study of structure-property-processing relationships of engineering materials related to their selection in design and manufacturing processes. Methods of controlling structure and mechanical properties of materials are studied with an emphasis on the strengthening mechanisms. Processes studied include solidification, phase transformation, and mechanical working of metals.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 132 and CHEM 115 or CHEM 121 .
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PHYS 281 - Electricity and Electronics
Credits: 2.5
Also offered as: ECE 281 .
A study of the fundamental methods and theorems of electrical circuit analysis. Topics include steady-state and transient analysis of DC and AC circuits containing resistors, capacitors, inductors, and operational amplifiers.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 126 or MATH 131 .
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PHYS 281L - Analog Circuits Laboratory
Credits: 0.5
Credit Configuration: 0+1.5, 0.5 Cr.
Also offered as: ME 261 .
Seven laboratory experiences will introduce AC and DC analog circuit analysis. Students will design, build, and analyze electrical circuits.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 281 .
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PHYS 314 - Writing in Physics and Astronomy
Credits: 2
Writing is a crucial part of the scientific enterprise. Students will complete writing assignments across a selection of genres in physics and astronomy. Possible examples include science writing for a non-specialist audience, a research proposal for a grant or for the use of scientific facilities, a peer-reviewed journal article, a peer-review report, and a slide/poster presentation. Students will receive instruction in scientific writing as a distinct subject and in information literacy in the fields of physics and astronomy. Current scientific literature will be used throughout the course to provide examples.
Prerequisite(s): a Writing Intensive Course.
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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PHYS 322 - Embedded Microcontrollers
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 3 Cr
Also offered as: ECE 322 .
The application of microcontrollers in embedded system design, emphasizing the interaction of hardware and software design. Topics include integrated development environments, CPUs, program and data memories, interrupts, digital inputs and outputs, timer peripherals, serial communication interfaces, and analog-to-digital converter peripherals. Course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 221 and ECE 251 with a minimum grade of C.
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PHYS 322L - Embedded Microcontrollers Lab
Credits: 0
The 1.5-hour weekly laboratory component for PHYS 322 .
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PHYS 342 - Electronics
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 3 Cr.
Also offered as: ECE 340 .
An introduction to semiconductor theory and the design and analysis of electronic circuits. Topics include diodes, field-effect and bipolar transistors, CMOS logic circuits, single-state discrete transistor amplifiers, and multistage integrated-circuit amplifiers. Course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 263 or PHYS 281 with a minimum grade of C.
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PHYS 342L - Electronics Lab
Credits: 0
The 1.5-hour weekly laboratory component for PHYS 342 .
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PHYS 345 - Advanced Lab 2
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+3, 1 Cr.
Experiments in radiation detection and analysis using modern modular electronics. Normally offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 245 and PHYS 246 .
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PHYS 360 - Thermal Physics
Credits: 3
A study of the basic principles of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and elementary statistical mechanics. Among the topics included are equations of state, laws of thermodynamics, reversibility, entropy, kinetic theory, transport phenomena, and statistical description of systems of particles. Normally offered in the fall semester of even numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 243 .
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PHYS 371 - Electromagnetic Fields
Credits: 3
A study of electric and magnetic fields, their sources, and interactions in vacuum and in dielectric and magnetic media. Normally offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 250 , MATH 253 , and MATH 270 .
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PHYS 372 - Electromagnetic Waves and Physical, Optics
Credits: 3
Proceeding from Maxwell’s equations, students investigate the wave aspects of electromagnetic fields including propagation, reflection, refraction, polarization, interference, and diffraction. Other topics include radiating systems and wave guides. Normally offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 371 .
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PHYS 381 - Advanced Mechanics
Credits: 3
The application of advanced mathematical methods to physical problems. Topics may include Lagrange’s method, small oscillation theory including coupled oscillators, generalized rotation, the theory of special relativity, numerical methods, and perturbation theory. Normally offered in the fall semester of even numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 250 , MATH 253 , and MATH 270 .
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 260 or MATH 264 .
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PHYS 390 - Topics in Physics
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 4
A study of various topics of current interest in physics. Interested students are urged to contact the instructor or chair of the department for specific information. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites are dependent upon the topic.
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PHYS 421 - Quantum Mechanics I
Credits: 3
The fundamental concepts and principles of quantum physics are developed in a mathematically rigorous way and applied to atomic, nuclear, and solid state physics. Topics include the fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics, the Schroedinger equation, and selected topics such as the harmonic oscillator, orbital and spin angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, identical particles, elementary matrix mechanics, multi-electron atoms, and collision theory. Normally offered in the fall semester of odd numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 243 and MATH 270 , and (MATH 260 or MATH 264 ) (all prerequisites may be taken concurrently with permission of the instructor).
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PHYS 422 - Quantum Mechanics II
Credits: 3
A continuation of PHYS 421 , with further development and application of quantum theory. Topics may include time independent and time dependent perturbation theory with applications, scattering theory, matrix mechanics, multi-electron and molecular systems, elementary Hartree-Fock theory, superconductivity, and elementary relativistic quantum mechanics. Normally offered in the spring semester of even numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 421 .
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PHYS 430 - Nuclear Physics
Credits: 3
Nuclear physics for students with physics or engineering backgrounds. Topics include nuclear models, nuclear reactions, alpha, beta, and gamma radioactivity, and fission physics. Normally offered in the spring semester of even numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 243 .
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PHYS 430L - Nuclear Physics Laboratory
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+3, 1 Cr.
An advanced laboratory to study nuclear reactions, nuclear structure, and radioactivity. Experiments may use the 300 keV particle accelerator and a neutron howitzer. Normally offered in the spring semester of even numbered years.
Corequisite(s): PHYS 430 .
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PHYS 440 - Condensed Matter Physics
Credits: 3
A presentation of the basic concepts of the quantum theory of matter, with emphasis on physical models which provide a quantitative description of the solid state. Topics includes crystal structure, diffraction, the reciprocal lattice, chemical bonding in molecules and solids, lattice dynamics, phonons, thermal properties, the free electron gas, electrons in a periodic lattice, band structure, semiconductors, magnetic and optical properties, and superconductivity. Normally offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 243 .
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PHYS 445 - Senior Research in Physics
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 2
Credit Configuration: 0+3, 1-2 Cr.
Each student undertakes a physics research problem. A written report and an oral presentation at the Physics Colloquium are required. Student research problems must be approved by the department. Prerequisite: consent of the chair of the department. Two credits are required for the physics major and the astronomy major. May be taken as two credits in one semester or preferably as one credit in each of two consecutive semesters.
Corequisite(s): PHYS 499 .
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PHYS 481 - Cooperative Education in Physics I
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Experience in basic or applied physics with a cooperating employer. Midterm and final written reports required. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 245 and approval of the chair of the department.
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PHYS 482 - Cooperative Education in Physics II
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Continuation of PHYS 481 . Midterm and final written reports required. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 481 and approval of the chair of the department.
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PHYS 483 - Cooperative Education in Physics III
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Continuation of PHYS 482 . Midterm and final written reports required. May be repeated beyond 483 for additional credit. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 482 and approval of the chair of the department.
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PHYS 490 - The Scientific Endeavor
Credits: 3
Also offered as: CHEM 490 and NS 490 .
An exploration of the scientific enterprise involving a study of foundational principles and assumptions of the scientific endeavor, its various methodologies, and its scope and limitations. This will include illustrations from historical case studies and “scientific revolutions.” Students will also study the ethical and moral connections between their personal and professional science lives. This course may not be used to fulfill the minimum requirements of a physics or astronomy major.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing.
General Education: Mmay be used to fulfill the Humanities: Philosophy requirement of the General Education Requirements when cross-listed with CC 300 .
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PHYS 492 - Research Or Reading in Physics
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Research or reading in physics, under the supervision of a faculty member. No more than 1 credit hour of PHYS 492/ASTR 492 may be used to satisfy the minimum requirements for a physics or astronomy major.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the chair of the department.
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PHYS 497 - Honors Work in Physics
Credits: 3
Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors in Physics if PHYS 498 is completed.
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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PHYS 498 - Honors Candidacy in Physics
Credits: 3
Continuation of PHYS 497 .
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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PHYS 499 - Physics Colloquium
Credits: 0
All physics and astronomy majors are expected to register for this course. S/U grade.
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POLS 110 - Introduction to Politics
Credits: 3
An introduction to the theories, concepts, and issues of politics with particular emphasis on how these apply to problems of ethnicity and diversity in the American political system.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
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POLS 120 - The Government of the United States
Credits: 3
An introduction to the American national government, with special emphasis on the basic structure, functions, and policies of the system.
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POLS 130 - Comparative Politics
Credits: 3
Comparative study of Western and non-Western political systems. Includes examination of conceptual frameworks for comparative analysis.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
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POLS 150 - International Relations
Credits: 3
An examination of the fundamentals of international politics and international organization, particularly the United Nations and its specialized agencies.
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