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2018-2019 General Catalog 
    
2018-2019 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Physics

  
  • PHY 6815L Adv Grad Lab In Phy


  
  • PHY 6918 Supervised Research


    Graduate Student Research Supervised By The Dissertaton Advisor. Available To Graduate Students Who Have Passed The Qualifying Examination For The Physics Doctoral Program And Have Not Taken The Advancement To Candidacy Examination For The Doctorate In Physics
  
  • PHY 6937 Selected Topics In Physics


  
  • PHY 6938 Special Topics In Physics (2-4)


    Special Topics Lecture Course Offered On Demand By The Graduate Faculty.
  
  • PHY 8980 Doctoral Dissertation


    The Doctoral Dissertation Course Is Designed For Ph.d. Candidates Who Have Succesfully Completed The Qualifying And Advancement To Candidacy Examinations; Have Finished All Dissertation Research Requirements; And Are In Preparation For The Dissertation Defense
  
  • PHZ T999 Phz Transfer Course


  
  • PHZ 1010 Intro To Atmosphere


  
  • PHZ 3113 Mathematical Methods Of Physics I (3)


    Vector And Tensor Analysis, Matrices And Determinants, Vector Differential Calculus, Line And Surface Integrals, Ordinary And Partial Differential Equations, And Fourier Series And Integrals.
    Prerequisite: Mac 3313.
  
  • PHZ 3113 Mathematical Physics


  
  • PHZ 3113A Math Mtds Of Phys Rec


  
  • PHZ 3114 Mathematical Methods of Physics II (3)


    Sturm-lionville Problem, Power Series Solutions, Laplace And Bessel Equations, Complex Analysis (taylor And Laurent Series, Residues, Analytic Functions) Probability And Statistics, Numerical Analysis.
    Prerequisite: PHZ 3113 .
  
  • PHZ 3153 Applied Fortran


  
  • PHZ 3153L Applied Fortran Rec


  
  • PHZ 3302 Radiation Physics (4)


    Radiations Emitted By Atomic Nuclei, Nuclear Transformations, Nuclear Reactors, And Experimental Detection Of Radiation.
    Prerequisite: PHY 3101 .
  
  • PHZ 3302L Radiation Physics Laboratory (0)


    Modern Equipment Is Used To Familiarize Students With Modern Day Equipment In Physics.
    Corequisite: PHS 3302  

  
  • PHZ 4022 Physics Of Waves & Oscillation


    This Course Covers Classical Wave Theory In Optic, Acoustics And Electrodynamics. Emphasis On Establishing The Mathematical Foundations Necessary For Understanding The Conceptual Bridge Between Classical Mechanics And Quantum Theory
  
  • PHZ 4303 Nuclear Physics (3)


    Nuclear Structure, Stability, Abundancies And Nucleogenesis, Interaction Of Electrons, Alpha Particles And Gamma Rays With Matter.
    Prerequisite: Phy 4064.
  
  • PHZ 4404 Condensed Matter Physics (3)


    For Senior Physics Majors Or Materials Engineering Majors. Crystallography, X-ray Diffraction, Magnetic Materials, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Electrons In Metals And Superconductivity.
    Prerequisite: Phy 3103, PHY 4324 .
  
  • PHZ 4601 Relativity-I


    An Introduction To The Special Theory Of Relativity Invariance Of Space Time Interval. World Lines, Lorentz Transformations, Relativistic Energy And Momentum. 4-vectors, Gravity As The Geometry Of Space-time
  
  • PHZ 4710 Biophysics


    A Rigorous Introduction Into Fundamentals Of Molecular And Cellular Biophysics And Methods And Techniques Of Experimental, Theoretical And Computational Biophysics. Provide Students With The Ability To Apply Basic Physics Principles To The Analysis Of Biological Systems At The Cellular And Sub-cellular Level ( Membranes, Biomolecules E.g. Proteins And Dna).
  
  • PHZ 5116 Advanced Mathematical Methods Of Physics (3)


    Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Hilbert Space Theory, Theory Of Distributions, Linear Operators In Hilbert Space, Spectrum And Resolvent, Banach Spaces.
  
  • PHZ 5136 Group Theory In Physics (3)


    Basic Group Theory, Representations, Irreducible Vectors And Operators, Representations Of Symmetric Groups, One-dimensional Continuous Groups, Basic Lie Groups, So (3), Su (2), Two And Three Dimensional Euclidean Groups, Lorentz And Poincare Groups, Space Inversion And Time Reversal Invariance, Finite-dimensional Representations Of Classical Groups.
  
  • PHZ 5215 Grp Thry/mole Struct


  
  • PHZ 5236 Thery Atom/mole Coll


    Theory Of Atomic And Molecular Collisions (3): Classical And Quantum Scattering By Central Forces, Phase Shifts And Cross Sections, Elastic And Inelastic Scattering, Multichannel Scattering Theory, Numerical Methods, L2 Methods Including The Schwinger, Kohn And Newton Methods, Laboratory And Proper Reference Frames, Fundamentals Of Experimental Techniques, And Selected Topics From Among Collisions Theories: Electron-atom, Electron-molecule, Atom-atom, Atom-ion, Atom-molecule.
  
  • PHZ 5304 Nuclear Phycics


  
  • PHZ 5315 Nuclear Astrophysics


    Introduction To The Role Of Nuclear Reactions And Decays In Astrophysics. The Origin Of Elements In The Context Of The Big Bang, Major Burning Stages In The Life Of A Star, Stellar Explosions And Processes In Interstellar Matter.
  
  • PHZ 5354 High Energy Phy I


    This Course Studies The Classification Of Elementary Particles, Particle Detectors And Accelerators, Invariance Principles And Conservation Laws, Hadron-hadron Interactions, Static Quark Model Of Hadrons, Electromagnetic Interactions, And The Unification Of Electroweak And Other Interactions.
  
  • PHZ 5606 Spec/gen Relativity


    This Course Examines The Following Topics: Special Theory Of Relativity; Tensor Analysis And Curvature; General Theory Of Relativity; Experimental Tests; Black Holes, Gravitational Radiation, And Cosmology
  
  • PHZ 6115 Math Meth For Physics


    Analytical Function Theory, Linear Vector Spaces, Tenor Calculus, Function Spaces, Orthogonal Polynomials, Fourier Analysis And An Introduction To Group Theory
  
  • PHZ 6116 Math Meth For Phy II


    Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Strum- Liouville Theory, Linear Operators In Hilbert Space, Fourier Transforms And Fast Fourier Transfors For Spectrum Analysis.
  
  • PHZ 6136 Group Theory In Physics I


    Introduction To Group Theory : Generators Of Continous Groups, Orbital Angular Momentum, Angular Momentum Coupling, Homogeneous Lorentz And Inhomogeneous Poincare Groups, Symmetries And Invariance Principles.
  
  • PHZ 6137 Group Theory In Physics II


    Born Oppenheimer Approximation, Rotational And Vibrational Molecular Wave Functions, Multi-electron Wave Functions And Operators,hartree - Fock Approximations, Configuration Interaction, Pair And Coupled Pair Theories, Many- Body Perturbation Theory
  
  • PHZ 6156 Advanced Computer Methods In Physics (3)


    Operating Systems And Compilers, Microcomputer Fundamentals, Vector And Parallel Processing, Solution Of Linear Algebraic Equations, Eigenanalysis, Fourier Transforms And Spectral Methods, Boundary Value Problems And Partial Differential Equations, Computer Algebra, Graphical Methods.
  
  • PHZ 6236 Atomic & Molecular Coll.


    Classical And Quantum Scattering By Central Forces, Phase Shift Analysis And Cross Sections , Elastic And Inelastic Scattering , Multi-channel Scattering Theory , Schwinger, Khon And Newton Methods, Scattering In The Laboratory And Center Of Mass Reference Frames , Fundimentals Of Experimental Techniques And Selected Topics From Different Collision Theories: Electron - Atom, Electron- Molecule, Atom- Atom, Atom-ion And Atom-molecule.
  
  • PHZ 6365 Exp Methods Part Astrophysics


    This Course Discusses Detection And Instrumentation In Astroparticle Physics, Relativistic Kinematics, Development Of Charged Particle Radiation From Astrophysical Sources Interaction Of Radiation With Matter, Methods Of Transduction Of Electronic Signals Associated With Interaction Of Radiation With Matter, Design Of Space And Ground Based Astroparticle Detectors. Analysis Of Data From Astroparticle Detector Experiments, Cosmological Implications Of Cosmics Radiation. Existing Experiments In Astroparticle Physics Will Be Discussed; Cosmic Rays, Gamma And Neutrino Astronomy,cosmology And Dark Matter. Readings Will Be Assigned From Recommended Texts And Literature From Research In The Field
  
  • PHZ 6426 Condensed Matter Physics I


    Application Of Group Theory To Crystal Structures, Band Structure Of Metals And Semiconductors. The Tight - Binding Method And Applications To Insulator Bands And Impurity States. Thermodynamic, Transport And Optical Properties Of Metals And Semiconductors.
  
  • PHZ 6427 Condensed Mat. Physics II


    Electro - Phonon Interactions, Pseudo - Potentials And Phonon Dispersion, Magnetism, Low - Temperature Super-Conductivity, High- Temperature Superconductivity, Two - Dimensional Phenomena. objectives/learning outcome(s)/major Topics
  
  • PHZ 6480 Fluid Plasma Phy I


  
  • PHZ 6607 General Relativity (3)


    The Einstein Field Equations Are Developed Via A Tensor And Geometric Approach And Used To Describe Astronomical Systems And Cases Of Matter Under Extreme Conditions
  
  • PHZ 6676 Particle Physics


    Leptons, Mesons, And Baryons, Introduction To The Standard Model Of Electroweak Interactions And Its Applications, Higgs Mechanism, Construction Of The Standard Model, Phenomenology Of Weak Interactions, Qcd And Scaling Violation

Piano

  
  • MVK 1011 Applied Piano (2)


    For Entering Piano Majors With Limited Background And Weak Technique. Development Of Finger Independence And Dexterity; Basic Performance Techniques. May Be Repeated For Maximum Credit Of 4 Hours.
  
  • MVK 1111 Class Piano I (1)


    Practical Piano Performance Techniques; Scales And Cadences; Simple Compositions; Development Of Piano Techniques, Sight Reading Skills, And Musicianship. May Be Repeated For Maximum Credit Of 2 Hours.
  
  • MVK 1111C Class Piano (1)


    Practical Piano Performance Techniques; Scales And Cadences; Simple Compositions; Development Of Piano Techniques, Sight Reading Skills, And Musicianship. May Be Repeated For Maximum Credit Of 2 Hours.
  
  • MVK 1112 Class Piano II (1)


    Practical Piano Performance Techniques; Scales And Cadences; Simple Compositions; Development Of Piano Techniques, Sight Reading Skills, And Musicianship. May Be Repeated For Maximum Credit Of 2 Hours.
  
  • MVK 1311 Applied Piano (2)


    Piano Technique Development Through Selected Studies: Bach Two And Three Part Inventions, Mozart And Haydn Sonatas, Works Form Romantic And Contemporary Periods. May Be Repeated For Maximum Credit Of 4 Hours.
  
  • MVK 2121 Class Piano III (1)


    Continued Development Of Practical Performance Techniques; Scales And Cadences; Medium Difficulty Composition; Patriotic Songs; Hymns And Chorales; Development Of Piano Techniques, Sight Reading Skills, And Musicianship. May Be Repeated For Maximum Credit Of 2 Hours.
  
  • MVK 2122 Class Piano IV (1)


    Continued Development Of Practical Performance Techniques; Scales And Cadences; Medium Difficulty Composition; Patriotic Songs; Hymns And Chorales; Development Of Piano Techniques, Sight Reading Skills, And Musicianship. May Be Repeated For Maximum Credit Of 2 Hours.
  
  • MVK 2321 Applied Piano (2)


    Continued Piano Technique Development; Scales Dominant And Diminished Seventh Chord Arpeggios, Rhythmic And Octave Techniques, Works By Bach, Beethoven, And From Romantic And Contemporary Period Composers. May Be Repeated For Maximum Credit Of 4 Hours.
  
  • MVK 3331 Applied Piano (2)


    Study Of Masterworks Form Baroque, Classical, Romantic And Contemporary Periods; Attainment Of Advanced Technical Facility. May Be Repeated For Maximum Credit Of 4 Hours.
  
  • MVK 4341 Applied Piano (2)


    General Performance Problems, In Preparation For Required Senior Recital. Performance Of Senior Recital Hearing.
  
  • MVK 4343 Prin Applied Organ



Plant Science

  
  • PLS 2221C Plant Propagation (3)


    Sexual And Asexual Reproduction Of Plants, Including Propagation By Seed, Cuttings, And Grafts To Other Structures.
  
  • PLS 3223C Plant Propagation


  
  • PLS 4243C Micropr Higher Plant


  
  • PLS 6628 Eco Dis & Mgt Of Nvasive Plant


    The Course Will Provide Background Knowledge On Ecology Of Invasive Plants Species. Detailed Will Be Presented For Selected Invasive Species That Are Problematic In Different Regions Of The Us Management Strategies Involving Mechanical, Chemical And Biological For These Invasive Species Will Be Discussed. In Additional To Web-based Exams And Chat Room Discussions, Students Will Be Required To Develop A Portfolio Of At Least 15 Invasive Plants In Their Respective States /regions For A Video-conference Discussion With The Rest Of The Class. A Major Outcome Of This Course Will Be That Students Will Develop Skills To Identify And Manage Plants Invasive Species While Understanding The Basic Concepts Of Ecological Restoration Using Native Plant Species

Political Science

  
  • POS 201 Amer National Government


    Emphasizes Constitutional Principles, Civil Liberties, Electoral, Legislative, And Judicial Processes, Bureaucratic Structure, And Fiscal Management.
  
  • POS 1041 Amer Gov : National


  
  • POS 1921 Introduction to Professional Development I (1)


    THIS COURSE PREPARES STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKPLACE AFTER GRADUATION. EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE VARIOUS INDUSTRIES, AGENCIES, AND JURISDICTIONS THAT VALUE DEGREES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, AND PRE-LAW. STUDENTS WILL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE VAST BODY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE LITERATURE, DEVELOP TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND ALSO LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS SUCH AS HOW TO WRITE A STRONG RESUME, AND NAVIGATING THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD OF INTERVIEWS AND NETWORKING.
  
  • POS 2001 Introduction To Political Science (3)


    Basic concepts, principles, and practices used in political science. Recommended for sophomores majoring in this area.
    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Social Science
  
  • POS 2041 American National Government (3)


    Survey Of Government Structure And Functions, Theory, And Practices. Emphasizes Constitutional Principles, Civil Liberties, Electoral, Legislative, And Judicial Processes, Bureaucratic Structure, And Fiscal Management.
    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Social Science
  
  • POS 2041E American National Government (3)


    Survey Of Government Structure And Functions, Theory, And Practices. Emphasizes Constitutional Principles, Civil Liberties, Electoral, Legislative, And Judicial Processes, Bureaucratic Structure, And Fiscal Management.
    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Social Science
  
  • POS 2112 American State And Local Government (3)


    Comparison And Analysis Of Government Organizations And Operations, Intergovernmental Relations, Political Participation, Politics, Policies, And Fiscal Management.
    Prerequisite: POS 2041  Or Consent Of Instructor.
    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Social Science
  
  • POS 2922 Interm Prof Devel I


  
  • POS 3142 Municipal Government (3)


    Survey Of Modern Urban Government; Urban Social And Political Problems, Relations With Other Governmental Units, And Governmental Organization And Operation. Some Field Work Required.
    Prerequisite: POS 2112 .
  
  • POS 3163 Local And Community Politics (3)


    Discussion And Analysis Of Methods Of Investigation Used In Local And Community Politics. Problems Of Investigation Include Voting Habits And Methods And Techniques Of Political Action.
  
  • POS 3273 Political Campaigns And Elections (3)


    Survey And Analysis Of American (local, State, And National) Political Campaigns And Elections; Special Attention On Techniques Of Campaigning And Role Of Issues, Images, The Media, And Financing.
  
  • POS 3413 The American Presidency (3)


    Analysis Of Role Of American Presidency In Political Process. Emphasis On Presidency As Institution, On Behavior Patterns, And On Policy Decisions Of American Presidents.
  
  • POS 3443 Organize Function Of Political Parties (3)


    Nature, Structure, And Functions Of American Two-party System, Giving Attention To Their Electroal Roles And Importance, Political Leadership, Organization, Nomination, Campaigns, Finance, And Party Programs.
    Prerequisite: POS 2041 .
  
  • POS 3603 American Constitutional Law (3)


    Development Of Constitution Through Judicial Interpretation And Review. Examines Jurisdiction Of Courts, Impact Of Justices, Relationship Of State And National Government, And Basic Relationship Of Individual To Both Levels Of Government.
    Prerequisite: POS 2041 .
  
  • POS 3624 Individual Rights, Civil Liberties, And The Constitution (3)


    Cases And Concepts Of Civil Rights And Liberties Are Examined With Respect To Relevant Constitutional Provisions. Special Emphasis On The Role Of The Supreme Court As Determiner Of Public Policy.
    Prerequisite: POS 2041 .
  
  • POS 3673 Introduction To Jurisprudence (3)


    Problems And Concepts Of Legal Philosophy, Emphasizing Relationship Of Legal Ideas To Moral, Political, And Sociological Theories.
    Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.
  
  • POS 3679 Mock Trial (3)


  
  • POS 3684 Nature And Functions Of Legal System (3)


    Examination And Evaluation Of Law As One Of The Liberal Arts; Its Nature And Function In Resolving Disputes And Providing Continuity And Consistency To Social Life.
    Prerequisite: POS 3673  Or Consent Of Instructor.
  
  • POS 3691 Contemporary Legal Problems (3)


    Analysis Of Selected Contemporary Legal Problems Arising From Criminal Justice, Law And Order, Law Enforcement, And Social And Political Changes.
    Prerequisite: Pos 3682 Or Consent Of Instructor.
  
  • POS 3713 Understand Pol Sci Research


  
  • POS 3923 Adv Prof Devel


  
  • POS 4063 Intergovernmental Relations (3)


    Interaction Among Federal, State, And Local Levels Of Government, With Emphasis On Both Policy And Administration.
  
  • POS 4154 Problems Of Urban And Metropolitan Government (3)


    Functional, Organizational, And Political Problems Of Urban And Metropolitan Areas; Effective Political Control Within Urban Core; Administrative Responsiveness And Accountability; Politics Of Conflict And Accommodation. Some Field Work Required.
    Prerequisite: POS 3142 .
  
  • POS 4204 Research Seminar In Political Behavior


  
  • POS 4207 Research Seminar In Political Behavior (4)


    Formation And Expression Of Political Attitudes; Emphasis On Research Techniques As They Relate To Political Participation And Influence, Political Socialization, Conflict, Recruitment, Leadership, Etc.
    Prerequisite: POS 3163  Or POS 4703 .
  
  • POS 4424 Legislative And Legislation (3)


    Examination Of Nature, Character, And Procedures Of Legislative Bodies. Theories And Problems Of Representation Are Studied, As Well As Relationship Between Different Branches Of Government.
  
  • POS 4474 Public Administration And Social Change (3)


    Impact And Influence Of Social Change On Administrative Process At Various Levels Of Government; The Administrator As An Agent Of Organizational Change And Its Consequences. Cases Analyzed.
    Prerequisite: PAD 3003 .
  
  • POS 4606 Supreme Court Am Politics


  
  • POS 4678 Advanced Mock Trial


  
  • POS 4694 Equal Opportunity Law (3)


    An In-depth Study Of Employment And Antidiscrimination Laws Directed At Protecting And Preserving The Employment And Entrepreneur Rights Of Minorities And Females.
  
  • POS 4695 Law And The Consumer (3)


    A Study And Analyzation Of Those State, Local, And Federal Laws And Policies Directed At Protecting The Consumer.
  
  • POS 4696 Legal Problem Of Poor (3)


    This Course Examines The Legal System Which Tends To Have A Negative Impact On The Poor And Less Affluent Segment Of Our Population. The Course Introduces Theory Of Justice And Analyzes The Distributive Nature Of Public Policy In Liberal Democracy.
  
  • POS 4697 Environmental Law (3)


    This Course Examines The Legal Framework That Relates To The Protection Of The Quality Of The Environment In Terms Of Adequate Protection Of Air And Water Quality, The Management Of Hazardous Waste Materials And The Impact Of Land Use. The Policies And Regulatory Roles Of Local, State And Federal Government Will Form Much Of The Course.
  
  • POS 4703 Scope And Methods Of Political Science (3)


    An Inquiry Into The Nature And Objectives Of Political Science And The Extent To Which The Scientific Method Is Appropriate For The Study Of The Political Phenomenon; Methods Of Political Inquiry.
    Prerequisite: Junior Or Senior Standing.
  
  • POS 4715 Politics & Theory Of Games


    This Course Aims To Give Students An Entry-level Understanding Of The Basic Concepts Of Game Theory , And How These Concepts Have Been Applied To The Study Of Political Phenomena. We Will Identify And Discuss Various Theories Of Individual And Group Decision Making Related To Various Topics Such As The Arms Race, Legislative Politics, Voting/elections, And Terrorism.
  
  • POS 4784 Analytic Writing In Polit Sci


    This Course Introduces The Students To The Fundamentals Of Effective Analytic Writing, Research, And Presentation Techniques. Emphasis Is Placed On The Various Of Analytic Writing, Briefing Styles, Evaluations, And Analytical Techniques. The Courses Strengthens Effective Writing Skills For The Discipline
  
  • POS 4900 Readings In Political Science (3)


    Restricted To Junior And Senior Majors. Can Be Repeated Once. Directed Reading Of Selected Topics In Different Areas Of Political Science And Public Management (administration), With Required Consultation And Papers.
  
  • POS 4905 Directed Individual Study (var. 3-6)


    Undergraduate Senior Student, With Advisor’s Recommendation, Pursues, Through Supervised, Independent Study, Courses In Area When Specified Courses Are Not Offered Or Available For Student During Academic Period.
    Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
  
  • POS 4910 Senior Research Seminar (3)


    SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR
  
  • POS 4923 Prof Dev & Verb Reas (3)


    Working, graduate school, law school and entrepreneurship are all important end goals for students upon completion of their Bachelor’s degrees. This course is designed to provide students with holistic preparation for life after their undergraduate careers. Topics covered in this course include: how to create a professional profile, keys to professional development, networking, social media decorum, mental health, workplace decorum and issues of diversity. Students will be expected to work/volunteer/intern at least 3 hours/week in a public affairs organization. These organizations will be selected by students and include state/local/federal government offices or agencies, political campaigns, local museums, nonprofit organizations.
  
  • POS 4924 Senior Sem Pro Dev I


  
  • POS 4936 Seminar In Political Science (3)


    Various Approaches To The Study Of Politics, Emphasizing The Major Themes And Concepts, As Well As The Strength And Weaknesses, Of Each Approach In Comparison With The Others.
    Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
  
  • POS 5117 Problems In State And Local Government (3)


    Identification And Analysis Of The Basic Problems Of State And Local Government. Major Emphasis On The Current Problems Of Functional Significance.
  
  • POS 5117E Problems In State And Local Government (3)


    Identification And Analysis Of The Basic Problems Of State And Local Government. Major Emphasis On The Current Problems Of Functional Significance
  
  • POS 5208 Psychology Of Political Behavior (3)


    Analysis Of Research, With Such Topics As The Effects Of Psychological Factors On Attitudes, Efficacy, Leadership, Loyalty, Participation, Political Change, And Policy Issues.
    Prerequisite: Role Of Psychological Constructs And Theories In Political Explanation
 

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