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4.00 Credits
Not regularly scheduled.
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4.00 Credits
An intensive study in the seminar/laboratory style of selected topics of current interest in physics. Topics include but are not limited to areas in relativistic quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics, quantum field theories, high energy physics, elementary particle physics, cosmology, astrophysics, solid state physics and mathematical physics. May be taken several times by any student but must be on different topics each time. Prerequisites: PH211, 212, 324, MA201, 202. Interview with and permission by the instructor and department chair. Other prerequisites according to the topic. Offered on 2006 and alternate years.
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4.00 Credits
The foundations of quantum chemistry and its applications to chemical systems will be explored. The Schrodinger wave equation, the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom and matrix mechanics will be examined. Special emphasis will be placed on group theory and application to spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CH 102, PH 202 or 212, MA 202, CH 301 and 302; or permission of the chairperson if taken concurrently with CH 302. MA 352 recommended. Offered in 2006 and alternate years.
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4.00 Credits
Individualized study tailored to suit the needs or interests of qualified juniors and seniors. Each student works under the guidance of a faculty adviser approved by the department chairperson. Suggested topics include: quantum mechanics; nuclear, atomic and chemical physics; electrodynamics; advanced optics; mathematical physics; astrophysics; participation in ongoing research projects with faculty. Prerequisite: permission of the chairperson.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the methods of philosophical inquiry. Includes the nature of knowledge, theories of reality and human nature, freedom and determinism, and the status of values. Incorporates lecture and discussion.
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4.00 Credits
Study of the principles and strategies of reasoning drawn from informal logic and problemsolving. Includes methods of problem representation, decision making, fallacies, argument construction and evaluation. Incorporates lecture, discussion and practice in techniques.
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4.00 Credits
Study of symbolic logic from sentential logic to the logic of quantifiers and relations. Introduces truth tables, truth trees, natural deduction, elementary theorems of consistency and completeness. Includes lecture, discussion and extensive practice exercises in pertinent techniques.
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4.00 Credits
Consideration of the role of values and ethical principles in the workplace. Includes general issues of business practice (for example, corporate responsibility, truth in advertising, treatment of employees) and also issues raised by some specific professional practices, especially health care professions (for example, regulation by codes, ideas of informed consent, allocation of scarce resources, confidentiality).
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4.00 Credits
Examination of theories of the nature, function and ground of moral judgment through the works of such philosophers as Aristotle, Hume, Mill and Kant. Includes contemporary value conflicts (e.g., capital punishment, abortion, truth telling). Incorporates lecture and discussion.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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