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Emphasizes the scientific development of fundamental principles through active student investigations of mechanical and electromagnetic waves, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity, particles, waves, the quantum theory of the atom, the physics of the nucleus, and elementary particle theory as time permits. Student lab investigations feature landmark experiments of the 20th Century. Prerequisite: PHYS 102 or instructor permission.
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Solicits student descriptions of energy production, patterns of use, and the challenges posed by dwindling energy resources using the language of physics: work, power, energy, heat, and the Conservation of Energy Principle. Students explore the physical/ technological bases of current/proposed technologies, along with current scientific discussions of environmental effects such as global warming and radiation. This course is cross-listed with ENVS 210 and ENGR 210. This may be offered as a Capstone course. See Capstone prerequisites on page 31. Prerequisite: Algebraic, writing, and presentation skills; a previous distribution science course (e.g., PHYS& 100) would be helpful.
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Provides the first quarter of a calculus-based sequence for majors in the physical sciences, engineering, or mathematics. The Principles of Newtonian Mechanics are introduced through motion analysis, with subsequent application to problems involving particle and rigid body motion. Small groups carry out supporting lab investigations. Use of elementary calculus in creases during the term. Prerequisite: High school or college level physics course, completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ENGR 106 (was ENGR 121), MATH& 151, or instructor permission.
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Incorporates study of thermodynamics and electromagnetism, and includes student investigations of temperature, heat and thermal energy, entropy and absolute zero, simple static and time-varying electric and magnetic fields, and AC and DC circuits. Classroom activities help students connect the sweeping power of fundamental principles with real everyday engineering physics applications. Students operate and utilize contemporary instrumentation in lab investigations. Prerequisite: PHYS 251, MATH& 152 or instructor permission.
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Incorporates wave physics and topics from contemporary physics through active student investigation of mechanical and electromagnetic waves, geometrical and physical optics, relativistic mechanics, Bohr's hydrogen atom, simple wave mechanisms, and nuclear and elementary particle physics as time permits. Small group lab projects support these contemporary topics. Prerequisite: PHYS 252, completion of, or concurrent enrollment in MATH& 153 is highly recommended, or instructor permission.
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Analyzes the political and economic systems and ideologies of capitalism, socialism, communism, and fascism within the context of the cultural traditions of Western Civilization and considers these systems as alternative methods of the allocation of political and economic power in society, with special emphasis given to the disparity between the stated objectives of these systems and their actual accomplishment.
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(was titled American Political Institutions) SS Studies the structure and functions of the government of the United States, with an evaluation of the United States as a democracy, in both theory and practice.
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Introduces the nature and basic principles of international politics, with an analysis of such concepts as imperialism, nationalism, internationalism, the causes of war, and conditions for peace.
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Studies lines drawn by democracies in the attempt to reconcile individual freedoms with the rights of the community. Analyzes and evaluates the basic problem of dealing with basic rights and liberties, freedom of expression, due process of law, and political and racial equality.
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(was titled Introduction to General Psychology) SS Studies the science of behavior and fosters understanding of human development, learning, motivation, emotions, reactions to frustration, mental health and therapy, perception, and personality.
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