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  • PHYS 104: Physics Laboratory II

    1.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Experimentation in physics topics and applications related to PHYS 102 or PHYS 202. (e.g. electricity, magnetism, wave/geometric optics, and related phenomena) Pre-requisite or co-requisite: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Take measurements of physical properties in experiments with digital or analog equipment (e.g ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, optics benches) (2)Estimate measurement errors, propagate them in calculations, and interpret their significance. (3) Tabulate data, perform calculations, and produce clear and accurate graphs. 4) Develop mathematical models and relationships based on collected data and interpret them to explain physical phenomena. (5)Synthesize and report experimental findings through oral presentation, written reports, and/or other methods of communication. (6) Designan experiment or an engineering project to answer a scientific problem or engineering challenge.
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  • PHYS 194: Special Topics (CORE)

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • PHYS 201: Fundamentals of Physics I

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Introductory, calculus-based physics, including kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, fluids, and thermodynamics. Also includes applications of these concepts to different disciplines. Prerequisites: MATH 190. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Convert units of various physical quantities. (2) Calculate magnitude and direction of a sum of vectors for relevant physical quantities. (3) Establish and solve problems involving motion with constant and variable displacement, velocity, and acceleration, using principles of calculus. (4) Establish and solve problems by applying Newton's Laws of Motion and Gravitation. (5) Recognize situations where conservation of momentum and/or energy is applicable and employ it to find physical quantities. (6) Use the Work-Energy Theorem to solve problems. (7) Understand and apply principles of linear and rotational dynamics to discrete and continuous distributions of mass to calculate their momenta and energies. (8) Calculate velocity and acceleration in situations involving circular motion. (9) Establish and solve basic problems in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics using a calculus-based approach. (10) Calculate period, frequency, amplitude, velocity, acceleration in simple harmonic motion given the appropriate data and/or differential equations.
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  • PHYS 202: Fundamentals of Physics II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Introductory, calculus-based physics, including vibration and wave motion, geometric and physical optics, and electricity and magnetism. Prerequisites: MATH 190, MATH 210, PHYS 201 or PHYS 101. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Calculate the speed of wave in different media. (2) Calculate the change in frequency and wavelength due to the Doppler effect. (3) Calculate the electric force (magnitude and direction) between charges and calculate electric field due to both discrete and continuous distributions of charges. (4) Calculate electric potential due to both discrete and continuous distributions of charges. (5) Apply the Conservation of Energy to solve problems involving electric forces. (6) Solve problems involving capacitance, charge, and electric fields. (7) Understand and solve basic applications of Maxwell's Equations. (8) Analyze circuits containing batteries, resistors, and capacitors, using principles of calculus where necessary. (9) Calculate the magnetic force (magnitude and direction) on currents and moving charges. (10) Calculate induced electric fields due to changing magnetic flux and calculate mutual inductance and self inductance. (11) Set up and solve geometric optics problems involving reflection of light from plane and spherical mirrors. (12) Set up and solve optics problems involving refraction of light due to a change of medium. (13) Set up and solve optics problems involving image formation by lenses. (14) Set up and solve optics problems involving diffraction and interference of light. (15) Apply basic quantum mechanics to explain the photoelectric effect and discrete emission spectra of atoms.
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  • PHYS 294: Special Topics (CORE)

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • POLS 102: American National Government

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The purpose of this course is to offer a general introduction to some important principles, institutions, issues and problems relating to the American political system. 1) Examine the functions and operations of the American political system and different levels of government, with emphasis on the national government. 2) Examine the rights and responsibilities of cities in relation to the different levels of government. Course Objectives (1) Discuss constitutionalism and the basic constitutional design of the American political system; (2) Discuss the separation of powers and federalism; (3) Discuss American political culture and ideology; the American political landscape; (4) Discuss political parties and elections; essential characteristics of the American political party system; the media and American politics; (5) Discuss the different roles of Congress; the role of interest groups; (6) Discuss the institution of the American Presidency; presidential power; Congress and the President; (7) Discuss the judiciary in the American political and legal systems; (8) Discuss the domestic policy process - the examples of tax policy and health care; (9) Discuss the foreign policy process - from the Cold war to the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. (10) Discuss homeland security issues
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  • POLS 194: Special Topics(CORE)

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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