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4.00 Credits
Introduction to astronomy, geology, meteorology and physical geography. Emphasis on the structure of the universe, theories of cosmology, the Milky Way, and the solar system; the shape, structure and composition of the earth; earthquakes, vulcanism, theories of plate tectonics, seafloor spreading, and continental drift; the earth in space and time; composition and structure of the earth’s atmosphere; weathering erosion, sculpturing the land, topographic maps, oceanography, and glaciation; fossil fuels and alternate sources of energy, environmental pollution and conservation of natural resources.
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4.00 Credits
A study abroad program that will examine the geology and physical geography of the Andes, meteorology and astronomy. The in-country field/laboratory experiences are replete with activities that reinforce the learning objectives of this course: on-sight study of minerals and rocks, volcanoes, mountain ranges formed from tectonic plate collisions, hot springs, glaciers, fiords, natural landscaping, effects of earthquakes, rock slides, and a visit to an observatory to view parts of the solar system. This non-majors’ course will fulfill the four-hour general education core science requirement and the co-requisite will fulfill the general education core cross-cultural experience requirement.
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4.00 Credits
Principles and applications of mechanics, heat and sound. Requires co-requisite enrollment in PHYS-211L.
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4.00 Credits
Principles and applications of light, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Requires co-requisite enrollment in PHYS- 212L.
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4.00 Credits
A study of fundamental calculus-based classical physics which addresses vectors, forces, energy, conservation laws, linear and angular momentum, oscillations and waves, electric charge and fields, and introductory circuits. Requires co-requisite enrollment in PHYS-281L.
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4.00 Credits
A study of Maxwell’s equations, special and general relativity, and major experimental results including the photoelectrics effect, Compton scattering, moon decay, and wave particle duality. The main contributions of atomic and nuclear physics together with quarks, leptons, the Standard Model, and recent astrophysical discoveries will be treated. Requires co-requisite enrollment in PHYS-282L.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the essentials of the art of politics. In order to do this it will focus on all aspects of what is political: the practical and theoretical; the domestic and international; the historic and current; the individual and the group; the institutional; and the United States’ system, as well as other political systems. The aim is to prepare students to be responsible citizens of their own state and of the modern world. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to explore all facets of the most current issues that affect the international community. The actual topics will be determined by what events and issues seem to have the greatest influence on world affairs. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
A thorough investigation into the organization and working of the United Nations through the intensive study of the politics and international policy perspectives of a foreign country and with the objective of preparing students for participation in the International Model United Nations conference. This course is repeatable one time for credit. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
A thorough investigation into the organization and working of the United Nations through the intensive study of the politics and international policy perspectives of a foreign country and with the objective of preparing students for participation in the International Model United Nations conference. This course is repeatable one time for credit. Credit Hours: 3
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