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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic principles of fluids. This course will serve as an introduction to concepts used in physical oceanography, atmospheric science, and other disciplines in which fluids are studied or utilized. Examples of applications to a broad range of disciplines (physics, engineering, earth sciences, and biology) will be developed. Prerequisites: MATH 150, 151, PHYS 136, 137 (or PHYS 270, 271), and consent of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory work to accompany PHYS 477. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PHYS 477.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to principles of research and techniques with an emphasis on plasma, atomic, and nuclear physics. Vacuum technology, analogue and digital data acquisition instrumentation, high resolution optical technology, and radiation technology will be used. This course is the writing intensive course in the physics curriculum and serves to introduce the student to the process of writing research papers in physics. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 320 and concurrent registration either PHYS 325 or PHYS 331. (Alternate years)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Training and practice in those areas of physics of practical importance to the technician, teacher, and researcher. To include, but not limited to, technical methodology, preparation and technique in the teaching laboratory, and routines supportive of research. May be repeated up to a maximum of 4 units of credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Topics chosen by the instructor in areas such as: thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, solid state, hydrodynamics, quantum mechanics, plasma physics, nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, and advanced physics laboratory. May be repeated for credit if the course material is different. Prerequisites: PHYS 271 and consent of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
A weekly seminar on a current topic in physics. Generally, the students and staff will attend a physics seminar or colloquium in the San Diego area. Each student will also be required to prepare a presentation either on his or her own research work, or on a review of a current area. One hour per week.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An undergraduate research problem in experimental or theoretical physics, or research participation in the Environmental Studies program. A written report is required. Problem to be selected after consultation with department faculty. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of the discipline, including the basic theories, concepts, approaches, and enduring questions of political science. It provides students with a foundation of knowledge and the analytical skills necessary to understand modern politics in historical context.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers students a fundamental overview of American politics by analyzing the origin, development, structure, and operation of all levels of the American political system. This course also examines how politics are practiced in the United States in order to analyze the uniqueness of the American political system.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines major traditions in the discipline of international relations. Students are introduced to the study of the causes of war and the conditions of peace, international law and organizations, international political economy, great power politics, and foreign-policy decision making. The course also explores issues such as global poverty, immigration, refugees, human rights, and the environment as they affect international politics.
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