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PHYS 451: Theoretical Dynamics I
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Scalettar Content: Precise mathematical formulations of the idealized physical systems of classical mechanics and the physical interpretation of mathematical solutions. Linear oscillating systems, the two-body problem, rotating and accelerated reference frames, rotation of extended bodies, theory of scattering. Newtonian methods, methods of Lagrange and Hamilton, phase space analysis. Prerequisites: Mathematics 235. Physics 151. Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.
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PHYS 452: Theoretical Dynamics II
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Olsen, Staff Content: The calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, canonical transformations, Poisson brackets, nonlinear dynamics, introduction to the theory of chaos. Development of physics through minimum principles and generalized systems of coordinates, conjugate relationships between positions and momenta, and between energy and time, as these relate to the connections between the classical and quantum mechanical descriptions of the world. Phase-space notion of an attractor, characterization of strange attractors. Time series and dimensional analyses for describing chaotic systems. Prerequisite: Physics 451. Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits.
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PHYS 490: Undergraduate Research And Colloquium
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Staff Content: Advanced research supervised by a sponsoring faculty member. Students conduct a preliminary literature survey; demonstrate thoughtful planning; and develop a tractable research plan, stating objectives, possible methodology, and realistic time schedule. Attendance at weekly physics colloquium required. Prerequisites: Physics 201 or 202. Consent of department. Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.
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PHYS 491: Honors Research
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Staff Content: Supervised research toward completing a project and a research-quality paper to qualify for honors in physics on graduation. Students conduct an exhaustive literature search of a research problem, perform an extensive experimental or theoretical investigation, and prepare a comprehensive report of the findings. Prerequisite: By invitation only. Taught: Each semester, 4 semester credits.
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POLS 102: Comparative Political Systems
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Staff Content: Introduction to the central theories used in comparative politics. An examination of the manner in which new regimes are institutionalized and the factors associated with their success or failure. Application of these insights to case studies involving six countries. Prerequisite: None. Taught: Each semester, 4 semester credits.
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POLS 103: U.S.Government:National Politics
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Eisinger Content: The politics of the founding period; interactions within and among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches; the federal division of institutionalized powers; public opinion, interest groups, and political parties; the policy process in areas such as defense, welfare, civil rights and liberties, international affairs. Prerequisite: None. Taught: Each semester, 4 semester credits.
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POLS 201: Research Methods In Political Science
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Eisinger Content: The scope and methods of political science. Application of terms such as hypothesis, theory, validity, crosstabs, chi-square, statistical significance, regression, and correlation with an eye toward understanding rather than producing statistics. Epistemological issues raised by the behaviorist approach. Help for students choosing senior thesis topics. Prerequisite: Political Science 103. Normally taken during junior year. Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.
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POLS 244: Practicum
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Staff Content: Opportunities for well-prepared students to put academic concepts and techniques to work in the marketplace. Specific activities vary; usually involve work with a public agency or private group. Prerequisites: Considerable preparation before enrollment. Consult instructor and obtain the department's instructions about the program well in advance. Taught: Annually, 2-4 semester credits.
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POLS 252: Public Opinion And Survey Research
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Eisinger Content: The role of public opinion in the American political process; the problem of identifying the public and the extent to which this public exercises political authority; techniques of researching public opinion. Political socialization, formation of attitudes, group differences, mass opinion, elite opinion, direct action. Research design, data collection, scaling, analysis, and interpretation of data in the context of research on polling. Prerequisite: None. Taught: Every three years, 4 semester credits.
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POLS 254: Comparative Nationalism
3.00 Credits
Lewis & Clark College
Staff Content: Theories of nationalism and national identity. Case studies from around the globe illustrating the process of nation-state formation. Problems of conflict in multinational states. Comparison of recent nationalist movements. Prerequisite: None. Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits.
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