May 14, 2024  
2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Classification of Courses


Numbering System

The college course-numbering system is as follows:
100–200 freshman- and sophomore-level courses
300–400 junior- and senior-level courses

Courses offered at the 100 level and 200 level are deemed to be introductory in nature, requiring little or no prerequisite disciplinary preparation in terms of skill or knowledge for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Courses at the 300 level and 400 level are deemed to be more advanced, frequently requiring prerequisite disciplinary or skill preparation for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Responsibility for recommending appropriate course levels lies with the department offering the course; if initially endorsed by the appropriate school, the recommendations are forwarded through the schools to the Academic Council for approval for inclusion in the College Catalog

Prefixes

Three-letter prefixes designate the areas or disciplines in which courses reside. Those prefixes are used within the schools’ detailing of

ACC Accounting GER German
ANS Animal Science GOV International Studies and Political Science
ANT Anthropology HIS History
ART Art HON Honors
AST Astronomy IDS Interdisciplinary Studies
BCC Berry College Courses KIN Kinesiology
BIO Biology LCS Latin American and Caribbean Studies
BUS Business MAT Mathematics
CHM Chemistry MGT Management
COM Communication MKT Marketing
CSC Computer Science MUS Music
DAN Dance NUR Nursing
ECO Economics PHI Philosophy
EDU Teacher Education PHY Physics
ENG English PSY Psychology
ENV Environmental Studies REL Religion
EVS Environmental Sciences RHW Rhetoric and Writing
FAM Family Studies SOC Sociology
FIN Finance SPA Spanish
FLM Film STA Study Abroad
FRE French THE Theatre
GEO Geology WNS Women’s and Gender Studies

Requirements in the majors and within the general-education listing earlier in the catalog.

Other Abbreviations Used

CI Consent of Instructor JS Junior Standing PR Prerequisite
CR Co-requisite SS Senior Standing I Writing Intensive

Hours and Credits

The three numbers following the title of each course (ex. 3-2-4) indicate, in sequence, hours of lecture, hours of laboratory and hours of credit. In the example, the class will meet three hours for lecture and two hours for laboratory. Students will receive four semester hours of credit.

 

Music

  
  • MUS 201 - Intermediate Theory I


    3-0-3

    Continuation of MUS 101 -MUS 102 . Triads, seventh chords, ninth chords, non-harmonic tones, chromatic alteration. Diatonic and chromatic modulation. A study of 18th-century contrapuntal writing and 20th-century compositional techniques. Ear training and sight singing.

    PR: MUS 102  or CI.
  
  • MUS 202 - Intermediate Theory II


    3-0-3

    Continuation of MUS 201 .

    PR: MUS 201  or CI.
  
  • MUS 215 - Appreciation of Music GE


    3-0-3

    Understanding of musical style, structure, media and forms, explained and illustrated by performances and recordings. Open to students in all departments. May not be counted toward a major or minor in music.

  
  • MUS 220 - Musical Theatre


    3-0-3

    (see THE 220 .) Appreciation of musical theatre throughout history with an emphasis on major influences and forms

  
  • MUS 228 - Topics in Music


    1 to 3 hours

    Special topics in music offered on demand for areas of study not covered by the regular music curriculum.

  
  • MUS 247 - Introduction to Music History and Related Literature


    2-0-2

    Historical survey of music history and literature with emphasis on representative forms, styles and composers. The course begins with the Medieval period and goes to the present. Required for music minors.

  
  • MUS 251 - Applied Music Lesson


    1-0-2

    Applied lesson in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, strings, and voice. One-hour lesson per week with independent practice hour each week. Sophomore music lesson may be repeated once. Music fee. Required for music major.

  
  
  
  • MUS 300 - Seminar in Composition


    2-0-1

    Developing compositional skill, extending from creative-style explorations to synthesis of a personal style expressed in a complete work. May be repeated for credit.

    PR: CI.
  
  • MUS 301 - Form and Analysis


    2-0-2

    Theory and analysis of musical forms, including binary, ternary, sonata, rondo and dance forms. Harmonic analysis of representative works.

    PR: MUS 202  
  
  • MUS 302 - Composition and Arranging


    3-0-3

    Developing compositional skills with original compositions in simpler forms, including contemporary materials and techniques of musical composition. Approach to arranging through knowledge of timbre and range of voices and instruments; opportunity to arrange for various media. Laboratory experiences with MIDI technology including notation and sequencing of class assignments.

    PR: MUS 202  
  
  • MUS 305 - Music Curriculum


    3-0-3

    Examination of the fundamentals of music curricula for preschool through secondary education including content, style and technique for music teaching; includes school-based field experience.

    PR: Admittance to Teacher Education Program.
  
  • MUS 328 - Conducting


    2-0-2

    Development of skills of conducting and score reading. Special attention to individual problems, including preparation of school groups for concert and contest.

    PR: MUS 101 -MUS 102 .
  
  • MUS 329 - Conducting


    2-0-2

    Development of skills of conducting and score reading. Special attention to individual problems, including preparation of school groups for concert and contest.

    PR: MUS 101 -MUS 102 .
  
  • MUS 346 - Women in Music


    3-0-3

    An introduction to women making music from the Middle Ages to the present. Topics include composers and their music, performers, iconography and ramifications of gender in vocal and instrumental genres. Emphasis on historical context and reception.

  
  • MUS 347 - Literature and History of Music I


    2-0-2

    The history of Western music from early Greek and Hebrew music through the Renaissance with an effort to pinpoint divergent idioms.

    PR: MUS 101 -MUS 102 .
  
  • MUS 348 I - Literature and History of Music II


    3-0-3

    The history of Western music from the beginning of the baroque period through the Classic period.

    PR: MUS 102  or CI
  
  • MUS 349 I - Literature and History of Music III


    3-0-3

    The history of western music from the beginning of the Romantic period to the present day.

    PR: MUS 102  or CI
  
  • MUS 351 - Applied Music Lesson


    1-0-2

    Applied lesson in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, strings, and voice. One-hour lesson per week with independent practice hours each week. Junior level lesson may be repeated once. Music fee. Required for music major.

  
  • MUS 355 - World Music


    2-0-2

    Style and function of music in non-traditional style including the music of Asia, Eastern cultures, Africa, South America, Europe and Australia, as well as the development of American musical forms including jazz and popular music.

  
  • MUS 390 - The Music Industry


    2-0-2

    Overview of the music industry regarding arts business and concert management, sales and promotion, professional associations and organizations, publishing, instrument manufacturing, recording industry, legal and financial services, retailing and wholesaling. Includes field trips.

  
  • MUS 402 - Music Education


    2-0-2

    Materials and basic philosophy of the aims of music education in the early childhood, middle-grades, junior- and senior-high school music programs. Instructional management for clinical practice.

    PR: Admittance to Teacher Education Program .
  
  • MUS 422 - Instrumental Literature and Techniques


    2-0-2

    Development of instrumental techniques for rehearsal, performance, and a study of the related literature. Study of organization and administration of school instrumental ensembles. Individual attention will be given to band and orchestra areas.

  
  • MUS 439 - Choral Literature and Techniques


    3-0-3

    Choral literature from early Renaissance to the present. Elements of choral performance in public school, college and adult choral groups, including the problems in tone quality, intonation and diction.

  
  • MUS 442 - Opera Literature


    3-0-3

    Standard masterworks of opera literature from 1600 to present.

  
  • MUS 444 - Vocal Literature


    3-0-3

    Song literature from 1600 to the present. Particular emphasis on interpretive problems. Class performance stressed.

  
  • MUS 446 - Piano Accompanying


    1-2-1

    Instruction and practical experience in accompanying.

  
  • MUS 447 - Piano Methods


    2-2-3

    Practical application of the principles of teaching piano by means of apprenticeship. Lectures and observations.

  
  • MUS 450 - Piano Literature


    3-0-3

    Survey of literature for piano from various periods of piano composition including analysis and performance.

  
  • MUS 451 - Applied Music Lesson


    1-0-2

    Applied lesson in woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, strings, and voice. One-hour lesson per week with independent practice hours each week. Senior level lesson may be repeated once. Music fee. Required for music major.

  
  • MUS 496 - Academic Internship


    3 to 9 hours

    Problem-oriented experiences on specific academic problems relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor.

    PR: See general provisions for academic internships in this catalog.
  
  • MUS 498 - Directed Study


    1 to 3 hours

    Advanced study of individual research of specific problems.

    PR: JS or SS, music major and approval of school dean.

Nursing

  
  • NUR 311 - Professional Nursing Practice- Foundations


    6-6-8

    This course is an introduction to the role of the professional nurse and the Quality and Safety Essentials of Nursing (QSEN) competencies. Critical thinking and clinical reasoning is emphasized in the role of the direct caregiver. Basic nursing concepts are applied to providing direct care, maintaining patient safety, and achieving quality care. Case study presentations, campus/simulated lab experience, and clinical laboratory experiences will be utilized to teach selected knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for the role of direct caregiver.

    PR: Admittance to Nursing program CR: NUR 312 , NUR 313 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 312 - Physical Assessment


    3-3-4

    This course introduces the basic nursing skills required in physical assessment related to the care of individuals, families, and populations. It encompasses three distinct components: physical assessment, basic skill simulations, and laboratory/ clinical performance.

    PR: Admittance to the Nursing program. CR: NUR 311 , NUR 313 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 313 - Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology


    4-0-4

    This combined course will examine foundational pathophysiology, principles of pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of pharmaceutical agents (using prototypes) and the nursing process in medication administration for health promotion, treatment, and symptom management. The nurse’s role in minimizing risk to patients and promoting a culture of safety will be emphasized and other variables impacting pharmacology such as age, gender, culture, genetics/genomics, and use of herbal supplements will be explored.

    PR: Admittance to the Nursing program. CR: NUR 311 , NUR 312 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 321 - Professional Nursing Practice-Families


    4-6-6

    This course introduces the student to the nursing care of childbearing women, infants, children, and their families by building on previous nursing concepts. The nursing process will serve as the organizing framework to examine normal pregnancy and the developing child, common complications during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period, and major health concerns in children. Theoretical knowledge, clinical practice, and simulated experience will be integrated to prepare students for the nursing roles of direct caregiver, manager, and advocate of health for the childbearing family.

    PR: NUR 311 , NUR 312 , and NUR 313 . CR: NUR 322 I , NUR 323 , and NUR 324 .  
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 322 I - Professional Nursing Practice- Vulnerable Populations


    4-6-6

    This course examines nursing care of vulnerable populations. Specific health disparities, many prioritized by Healthy People 2020, will be highlighted and include: mental illness, health risks of older adults, terminal illness, family abuse, lifestyle health threats, and children with medical concerns. Concentration will be placed on application of the nursing process, role of the nurse as patient-centered advocate, and use of interdisciplinary resources. Clinical practice hours include acute and chronic mental health, outpatient oncology, and community-based settings.

    PR: NUR 311 , NUR 312 , and NUR 313 . CR: NUR 321 , NUR 323 , and NUR 324 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 323 - Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II


    2-0-2

    Specific to the nursing care of families, vulnerable populations, and communities, this combined course will continue to examine the foundational principles or pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of pharmaceutical agents (using prototypes) and the nursing process in medication administration for health promotion, treatment, and symptom management. The nurse’s role in minimizing risk to patients and promoting a culture of safety will be emphasized and other variables impacting pharmacology such as age, gender, culture, genetics/genomics, and use of herbal supplements will be explored.

    PR: NUR 313 . CR: NUR 321 , NUR 322 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 324 - Professional Nursing Practice- Local/ Global Community


    3-0-3

    This course is the study of community health science and professional nursing practice of populations (local and global). The purpose of the course is to explain the relationship of human behavior, economics, and environment to health and wellness and to promote the health of populations. The nursing process, as it applies to populations, will be utilized during clinical experiences in community settings.

    PR: NUR 311 , NUR 312 . CR: NUR 321 , NUR 322 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 410 - Cross Cultural Immersion


    1-4-3

    This course is a cultural immersion experience and includes participant observation in an international or national healthcare and educational setting. The purpose of the course is for students to discover and discuss community level factors that collectively influence the health of the community and its citizens.

    PR: all 300 level nursing courses. CR: NUR 411 , NUR 412 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Summer

  
  • NUR 411 - Professional Nursing Practice- Adult


    1 - 5-12-9

    This course provides an understanding of the nurse’s role in the management of acute and chronic care of patients and the nurse’s contribution to best health care practice. This course will address nursing care issues from a physiologic, and psychosocial context. Nursing informatics will be integrated throughout the course with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, use of analytical skills of critical thinking and clinical reasoning to validate decision-making, and promotion of safe and effective care.

    PR: All 300 level nursing courses. CR: NUR 410 , NUR 412 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 412 I - Evidence-Based Practice


    3-0-3

    This course is a study of basic research principles as the process to develop an evidence-based practice model. The course will focus on the ability to identify practice issues, evaluate research findings, use research and clinical evidence to make informed practice decisions, and identify potential research problems that may improve patient care outcomes.

    PR: All 300 level nursing courses. CR: NUR 411 , NUR 412 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 421 - Professional Nursing Practice- Adult II


    6-0-6

    This course provides an understanding of the nurse’s role in the management of acute and chronic care of patients, encourages expanded critical thinking in multisystem disorders, and explores nursing contribution to the best health care practice. This course will address nursing care issues from a physiologic, pathophysiologic, and psychosocial context. Nursing informatics will be integrated throughout the course with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, use of analytical skills of critical thinking and clinical reasoning to validate decision-making, and promotion of safe and effective care.

    PR: NUR 410 , NUR 411 , NUR 412 I . CR: NUR 422 , NUR 423 , NUR 424 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 422 - Senior Internship


    0-0-6

    An intensive clinical course, which provides an opportunity for students to synthesize and integrate previous learning. Students will work with an instructor and assigned registered professional nurse preceptor as they begin the transition from student to professional nurse. This course will integrate the roles of professional nursing.

    PR: NUR 411 , NUR 412 I .NUR 422   CR: NUR 421 , NUR 423 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 423 - Capstone- Quality of Care


    1-0-1

    This capstone course focuses on the synthesis of prior knowledge to incorporate quality and safety competencies in clinical practice. Students will complete and formally present a senior thesis paper.

    PR: NUR 411 , NUR 412 I . CR: NUR 421 , NUR 422 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • NUR 424 - Professional Nursing Practice- Leadership and Management


    2-0-2

    This senior-level nursing course focuses on leadership development and management for entry-level professional nursing practice. This course emphasizes the role of the professional registered nurse as the manager/designer/coordinator of care as well as member of a profession. This course addresses building cultures quality and safety in complex health care delivery systems based on organizational strengths, using multiple strategies within environmental turbulence and change and managing fiscal resources for cost-effectiveness. Emphasis on key organizational structures, intra- and inter- professional communication and team work, collaboration and conflict resolution, delegation and supervision, workforce motivation, and change processes will be highlighted. Professional issues related to self-care of the nurse, such as work-life balance, healthy work environments, and resource assistance in building a nursing career are also considered.

    PR: All 300 level Nursing courses. CR: NUR 421 , NUR 422 , NUR 423 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • NUR 450 - Special Topics In Nursing


    variable 1 - 3 hours

    Special Topics In Nursing designed to accommodate material that is not otherwise available in the curriculum or to provide an opportunity for expanded inquiry.

    PR: Admitted to Nursing.
  
  • NUR 498 - Directed Studies C


    variable 1 - 3 hours

    Supervised reading or opportunity for written research or project development.

    PR: Admitted to Nursing.

One Health

  
  • OHS 200 - Concepts in One Health


    3-0-3

    This course introduces the interdisciplinary nature of the One Health approach. The course will be team taught by available faculty with expertise in One Health related subjects. Topics include zoonotic and emerging diseases, interspecies relationships, agricultural issues, climate change, deforestation and development, and the global economics and politics of health related issues.

    PR:   and either   or   
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • OHS 300 - Case Studies in One Health


    3-0-3

    This course further develps the interdisciplinary One Health themes introduced in OHS 200. Through the analysis of specific case studies the student will gain an appreciation of the various factors that contribute to disease outbreaki and effective management practices.

    PR:   
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • OHS 480 - Advanced Topics in One Health


    2-6 Hours

    Instruction in advanced topics related to One Health issues. May be repeated for credit in seperate terms provided the topic is different. May be used to satisfy the focused study requirement for the One Health minor. If the focused study requirement has been completed through OHS 496 or OHS 498 then credit from OHS 480 can then be applied to the OHS minor’s elective requirement.

    PR:   
    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  
  • OHS 496 - One Health Academic Internship


    2-6 credit hours

    2 to 6 hours. Project-oriented experiences focused on One Health related problems or topics. All OHS 496 related projects must seek prior approval from the OHS committee. External internships are encouraged.

    PR: Completion of   and at least 3 additional hours of One Health approved 300+ level elective coursework.
    Term Typically Offered: as needed

  
  • OHS 498 - Directed Studies in One Health


    2-6 credit hours

    2 to 6 hours. Advanced studies or individual research projects related to One Health specific issues or problems. All OHS 498 projects require prior approval by the One Health committee and must be carried out under the guidance of a member of the Berry College faculty.

    PR: Completion of   and at least 6 additional hours of 300+ level coursework unique to the minor.
    Term Typically Offered: as needed


Philosophy

  
  • PHI 150 - Introduction to Philosophy GE


    3-0-3

    Significance of philosophy in human life, with introduction to major problems of philosophy.

  
  • PHI 152 - Critical Thinking GE


    3-0-3

    Development of basic skills necessary for participation in public discussion. Focus on recognition of semantic problems, common fallacies in reasoning and propaganda techniques. Development of strategies for effective and legitimate argumentation.

  
  
  
  • PHI 350 - Philosophy of Law


    3-0-3

    Study of some major philosophical issues and problems related to law. Among the topics covered are natural law, rights, civil disobedience, privacy, justice, responsibility and punishment.

    PR: one course in PHI or CI.
  
  • PHI 351 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy


    3-0-3

    Study of major works of Western philosophy from the ancient Greeks through the later Middle Ages.

    PR: one course in PHI or CI.
  
  • PHI 352 - Early Modern Philosophy


    3-0-3

    Study of major works of Western philosophy from Descartes to Kant.

    PR: one course in PHI or CI.
  
  • PHI 353 - Symbolic Logic


    3-0-3

    Introduction to the methods and techniques of modern symbolic logic, including propositional logic, predicate logic and issues in the philosophy of logic.

  
  • PHI 355 I - Philosophy of Religion


    3-0-3

    (See REL 355 I .) A variety of philosophical issues in religious thought, including religious symbolism, the existence of God and the immortality of the soul.

    PR: one course either in REL or PHI.
  
  • PHI 357 - Later Modern Philosophy


    3-0-3

    Study of developments in philosophy since Kant. The course may focus on either continental or analytical philosophy.

    PR: PHI 352  or CI.
  
  • PHI 358 - Bioethics


    3-0-3

    (See REL 358 .) Seminar focused primarily on ethical issues pertaining to human life such as abortion, euthanasia and new reproductive techniques.

    PR: one course in REL or PHI.
  
  • PHI 359 I - Environmental Ethics


    3-0-3

    (See REL 359 I .) Seminar on the relationship between humanity and nonhuman nature. Discussion includes current biological, political and economic conditions, the role of technology and major philosophical perspectives.

    PR: one introductory course in REL or PHI.
  
  • PHI 425 I - Senior Thesis


    3 to 6 hours

    (See REL REL 425 I .) Opportunity to propose, conduct and report a major piece of individual research in an area of special interest.

    PR: SS and major.
  
  • PHI 450 - Advanced Philosophy Seminar


    3-0-3

    Topical seminar on varying philosophical issues. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    PR: Any 200-level or above PHI course.
  
  • PHI 498 - Directed Study


    1 to 3 hours

    Directed study and readings in an area of special interest.

    PR: SS, major or minor.

Physics

  
  • PHY 101 - Investigations in Physics GE


    3-2-4

    Investigation of important physics concepts through hands-on activities and experiments, as well as some discussion of philosophical and social implications. Topics include motion, energy, entropy, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, atomic theory, and nuclear physics. Intended to satisfy general-education requirement in science for non-science majors. Credit not allowed toward Concentration I physics major.

    Term Typically Offered: As Needed

  
  • PHY 111 - General Physics I with Algebra GE


    3-2-4

    Introductory physics using algebra and trigonometry. Topics include motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s Laws, conservation principles and rotational motion. Thermodynamics, waves, sound and fluids will be covered as time allows.

    PR: MAT 120  or MAT 201  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • PHY 112 - General Physics II with Algebra


    3-2-4

    Continuation of PHY 111 . Topics include electricity, magnetism, geometric optics, wave optics, special relativity, and elementary quantum physics.

    PR: PHY 111  or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • PHY 211 - General Physics I with Calculus GE


    3-2-4

    General college physics using calculus. Topics covered include mathematical description of motion, Newton’s Laws, conservation principles, elementary thermodynamics and special relativity, as time permits.

    CR: MAT 201  
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • PHY 212 - General Physics II with Calculus


    3-2-4

    Continuation of PHY 211 , but may be taken first by very capable students with consent of instructor. Topics covered include electricity, magnetism, light and basic quantum mechanics.

    CR: MAT 203 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • PHY 240 - Practical Electronics


    2-2-3

    An introduction to analog and digital electronics with a focus on practical applications.  Topics include basic DC and AC circuits, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, integrated circuits and electronics safety.

    PR: MAT 120 , MAT 145 , MAT 201  or CI
  
  • PHY 307 I - Modern Physics


    3-0-3

    Special relativity, particle properties of waves, wave properties of particles, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Bohr theory, elementary quantum theory and its application to the hydrogen atom.

    PR: grade of C- or better in PHY 211  and PHY 212 , or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • PHY 310 - Measuring the Fundamental Constants


    1-2-2

    Laboratory projects to measure the fundamental constraints of nature, including the speed of light, Planck’s constant, Newton’s gravitational constant, and the mass of the electron.

    PR: PHY 212 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall Even

  
  • PHY 311 - Experimental Methods in Physics


    1-2-2

    Laboratory projects chosen to introduce the student to methods of modern experimental research and analysis. Includes study of error propagation.

    PR: PHY 212 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • PHY 320 - Mathematical Methods in Physics


    3-0-3

    Survey of mathematical methods commonly used in physics. Includes aspects of linear algebra, vector analysis, differential equations, Fourier analysis, abstract algebra, and variational calculus.

    PR: PHY 212 , MAT 203 . CR: MAT 202 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall Even

  
  • PHY 321 I - Computational Methods in Physics


    4-0-4

    An introduction to the methods of computer simulation in physics. The course is project-based with topics drawn primarily from classical mechanics, including: single particle motions, oscillatory systems, few-body problems, chaotic motion, and random processes. Emphasis is on constructing mathematical models based on physical principles and designing algorithms to implement these models in a computer simulation.

    PR: PHY 212 , MAT 203 . CR: MAT 202 .
    Term Typically Offered: Fall Odd

  
  • PHY 402 - Classical Mechanics


    3-0-3

    An introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics with applications to central force problems and orbital motion, nonintertial frames, rotation of rigid bodies , coupled oscillators, and continuum mechanics.

    PR: PHY 321 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring Even

  
  • PHY 403 - Electrodynamics


    3-0-3

    Static electric and magnetic fields; Maxwell’s equations; applications of Maxwell’s equations, including radiation, wave optics, and modern modifications. May also include the study of electrodynamics in matter.

    PR: PHY 307 I , PHY 320 .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd

  
  • PHY 410 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics


    3-0-3

    The laws of thermodynamics, the kinetic theory of gases, and an introduction to statistical mechanics.

    PR: PHY 307 I .
    Term Typically Offered: Spring Even

  
  • PHY 411 - Advanced Topics


    2-0-2 to 3-0-3

    Topics of mutual interest to students and professors, which cannot be scheduled regularly. Normally for juniors and seniors.

    Term Typically Offered: As Needed

  
  • PHY 430 - Quantum Mechanics


    3-0-3

    An introduction to the techniques of quantum mechanics including the Schrödinger equation, eigenvalues and eigenstates, operators, matrix mechanics, and elementary perturbation theory. Simple systems such as barrier potentials, the harmonic oscillator and the hydrogen atom will be examined. Philosophical aspects of quantum mechanics will be discussed whenever possible.

    PR: PHY 307 I , PHY 320 ; MAT 303  helpful.  
    Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd

  
  • PHY 433 - Solid State Physics


    3-0-3

    Application of quantum mechanics to understand the properties of solids, including crystal structures, electrical conductivity, lattice vibrations, and magnetic ordering. Other potential topics include semiconductors, an introduction to superconductivity, and liquid crystals.

    PR: PHY 410  or PHY 430  or CI
    Term Typically Offered: As Needed

  
  • PHY 435 - Subatomic Physics


    3-0-3

    Topics chosen to fit the students’ preparation and interest. Potential topics include the atomic nucleus, quantum electrodynamics, conservation laws and symmetries, and the standard model of particle physics.

    PR: PHY 307 I , PHY 320 ; MAT 303  helpful. 
    Term Typically Offered: As Needed

  
  • PHY 490 - Physics and Astronomy Seminar


    1-0-1

    Current literature and research reports by faculty, students and visiting speakers. Each student is required to investigate a current research topic in physics or astronomy and perform an oral presentation. For junior and senior physics majors only. May be repeated, but student may not count more than two hours toward physics major or minor.

    PR: PHY 212 .
    Term Typically Offered: As Needed

  
  • PHY 496 - Academic Internship


    3 to 12 hours

    Problem-oriented experiences on specific academic projects relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor.

    PR: See general provisions for academic internships in this catalog.
    Term Typically Offered: As Needed

  
  • PHY 498 - Directed Study


    1 to 3 hours

    Directed study, readings and problem solving in an area of special interest. May be repeated.

    PR: JS or SS; major or minor; and approval of school dean.
    Term Typically Offered: As Needed


Psychology

  
  • PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology GE


    3-0-3

    The fundamental principles of psychology including heredity, environment, motivation, the nervous system and the emotional adjustment of the individual and the group. General knowledge of psychological terms and concepts emphasized. Open to all students regardless of their field of specialization. May use either PSY 101 or PSY 103 toward general education and psychology major requirements.

    NOTE: Student cannot take both PSY 101 and PSY 103 for credit.

  
  • PSY 205 - Orientation to Psychology


    1-0-1

    Orientation to the field of psychology familiarizing students with the practices of psychologists. Students will be presented with information about the psychology major, the course offerings in psychology, career opportunities in psychology and graduate study. Differing orientations toward the field of psychology will be explored. This course is directed toward freshman and sophomore declared majors.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
  
  • PSY 207 - Psychology of Personality


    3-0-3

    Theories of personality structure and dynamics used in analysis of personal development.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103 or CI.
    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • PSY 211 I - Human Sexuality


    3-0-3

    Study of the biological basis of the human sexual response system, sexual individuality and values, reproduction and health and legal and social issues related to human sexuality. Classic studies in human sexuality as well as new research generated in the field will be examined.

    Term Typically Offered: Spring

  
  • PSY 221 - Life-Span Developmental Psychology


    3-0-3

    Overview of human development across the life span from prenatal to late adulthood. Critical examination of current research within the context of various theories of development will be emphasized. Readings, observations and reports required.

  
  • PSY 240 - Educational Psychology


    2-2-3

    Application of psychological theories to intelligence, learning, development, individual differences, motivation, behavior management and discipline. Applied settings include coaching and sports psychology, camp counseling, schools and mentor settings, business and industry and recreational settings. Field experience required.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
  
  • PSY 298 - Research Practicum


    1 to 3 hours

    Students will be involved in designing experiments, collecting data, scoring data, entering and analyzing the data, formulating future studies and writing reports. Students will learn about the development and execution of research projects. May be repeated for up to six credits. A one-hour weekly research seminar is required.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103 and consent of faculty supervisor during semester preceding enrollment.
  
  • PSY 303 I - Health Psychology in Sociocultural Context


    3-0-3

    Explores the psychological processes involved in health with a particular focus on the confluence of gender, race and class. Within this context, individual experiences of a variety of health related topics will be covered including sources of stress and stress management, social support, adoption of healthy/risky behaviors, adherence to medical advice, experiences as recipients of health care and coping with chronic illness and death.

    Term Typically Offered: Fall

  
  • PSY 304 - Social Psychology


    3-0-3

    The influence of social forces on one’s everyday thoughts and behaviors. Survey of theory and research on social perception, self-perception, conformity, group behavior, altruism, aggression and close relationships.

    PR: PSY 101  or PSY 103.
 

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