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MENG 4344 - Composite Materials Credit Hours: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
An introduction to the concepts of analysis, processing, and design of composite materials. The manufacturing processes commonly used to produce polymer-based composite materials are also introduced. Prerequisites: ENGR 2304, MENG 3303, MENG 3310, MENG 3314, MENG 3316, MENG 3324 and MENG 3344. A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: ENGR 2304, MENG 3303, MENG 3310, MENG 3314, MENG 3316, MENG 3324, and MENG 3344
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MENG 4379 - Internship in Mechanical Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency. Written and oral report required.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit; approval by program chair and associate dean.
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MENG 4389 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, program chair and associate dean.
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MENG 4391 - Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 40
Advanced topics relevant to any area of mechanical engineering, identified by title each time the course is offered.
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Military Science |
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MSCI 3310 - Advanced Military Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1
Leadership; preparing combat orders; military instruction principles; small unit tactics; tactical communications; fitness training. Class is designed to prepare students for Advanced Camp. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.
Prerequisites: MSCI 2220 or consent of the chair.
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MSCI 3320 - Advanced Military Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1
Leadership; preparing combat orders; military instruction principles; small unit tactics; tactical communications; fitness training. Class is designed to prepare students for Advanced Camp. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.
Prerequisites: MSCI 2220 or consent of the chair.
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MSCI 3398 - Special Problems Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of department chair.
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MSCI 3491 - leadership development and assessment course Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1
Off-campus field training practicum stressing application of leadership management with emphasis on tactical and special military skills. Places students in demanding and stressful leadership situations.
Prerequisites: MSCI 3320 or consent of the chair.
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MSCI 4310 - Advanced Military Science Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1
Leadership and command; military law; administration/staff operations and procedures; dynamics of the military team; training management; ethics and professionalism. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.
Prerequisites: MSCI 3320 or consent of the chair.
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MSCI 4320 - Advanced Military Science Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1
Leadership and command; military law; administration/staff operations and procedures; dynamics of the military team; training management; ethics and professionalism. Fitness training required three times per week in addition to class and lab.
Prerequisites: MSCI 3320 or consent of the chair.
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MSCI 4398 - Special Problems Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 1
Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of department chair.
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NCBI 0001 - NCB Integrated Reading and Writing
Students attend a series of workshops designed to enhance critical reading and academic writing skills. Topics include reading comprehension, application of prior learning and strategies for approaching college writing.
Prerequisites: By placement.
Corequisites: WRIT 1301 .
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NCBM 0001 - NCB MATH
Students move through a series of content modules using a mastery learning approach in a lab environment. Topics include solving systems of equations, applications involving systems of equations, solving radiation and quadratic equations and functions.
Prerequisites: By placement.
Corequisites: MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 .
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NCBR 0001 - NCB Reading
Students attend a series of workshops designed to enhance reading skills. Topics include literary analysis, analyzing author’s use of language, surmising inferences in a text or texts, and identifying main ideas and supporting details. Workshops are assigned based on individual student needs. Students must demonstrate mastery of topics assigned as they progress through the workshop series.
Prerequisites: By placement.
Corequisites: WRIT 1301 .
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NCBW 0001 - NCB Writing
Students attend a series of workshops designed to enhance writing skills. Topics include understanding sentence structure and sentence logic, mastering agreement, and learning strategies for essay revision. Workshops are assigned based on individual student needs. Students must demonstrate mastery of topics assigned as they progress through the workshop series.
Prerequisites: By placement.
Corequisites: WRIT 1301 .
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NURS 3309 - Role Transition Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Explores the transition of the registered nurse to the role of the baccalaureate nurse. Emphasis is placed on demonstration of professionalism, leadership, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and application of the nursing process in the care of culturally diverse populations across the lifespan and at various stages of the wellness/ illness continuum. Roles of the nurse as member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the interdisciplinary team will be explored.
Prerequisites: Admitted to the RN-BSN Program.
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NURS 3310 - Legal and Ethical Issues Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identifies current ethical and legal issues facing nursing today. Explores basic legal and ethical principles and value formation. The role of the state board of nursing in the regulation of nursing practice is reviewed along with landmark court cases affecting nursing practice.
Prerequisites: Admitted to the RN-BSN Program
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NURS 3311 - History and Theories of Nursing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Explore the historical development of nursing. Introduction of nursing theorists and how nursing theories influence nursing practice today.
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NURS 3313 - Community Health Nursing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Provides an overview of the delivery of nursing care in a variety of community-based settings. Examination of spiritual, cultural and socioeconomic factors and their impact on the health care of individuals, families, communities and populations. Role of the nurse as patient advocate within an interdisciplinary team for health promotion and disease prevention for at-risk populations.
Corequisites: NURS 3323 .
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NURS 3314 - Trends and Issues in Nursing Practices Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Current professional, political, and social issues and trends that affect the nursing profession today and in the future. Strategies for individual and collective participation in decisions that influence professional nursing practice and health care delivery will be explored.
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NURS 3323 - Community Health Nursing Project Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Malpractice
Fee ($): 16
Provides the opportunity to apply principles and methods for comprehensive assessment, program planning and intervention in an identified population. Focus is on the application of the knowledge and skills of community health nursing.
Corequisites: NURS 3313 .
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NURS 4313 - Nursing Research Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Introduces students to the research process and provides students with the knowledge and competence needed to critique a research article and to apply research to support their evidenced-based practice.
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NURS 4314 - Advanced Leadership and Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course introduces students to the research process and will provide students with the knowledge and competence needed to critique a research article and to apply research to support their evidenced-based practice.
Corequisites: NURS 4324 .
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NURS 4324 - Advanced Leadership and Management Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Emphasis critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the application of the leader/manager role. Clinical experience will focus on the application of leadership and management practices, including organization, planning, staffing, directing and controlling resources.
Corequisites: NURS 4314 .
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NURS 4389 - Independent Study in Nursing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Advanced instructional concepts, methods and technologies in teaching and administering secondary-level physical education programs.
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OSHE 3304 - Safety, Health and Liability in Schools Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Safety and health principles and practice as applied to schools. Includes hazard recognition and control infield, laboratory and classroom environments, emergency response, regulations, guidelines and teacher liability. Science majors may use only as an unrestricted elective.
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OSHE 3311 - Industrial Health and Hygiene Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
General review of industrial health. Basic principles of industrial hygiene investigation. Physical and chemical hazards in the industrial workplace. Workplace environmental control.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1311 MATH 1314 or higher
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OSHE 3332 - Principles of Professional Safety Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Includes how to organize and administer effective safety programs. Looks at future trends for business and industry and what changes the safety professional must keep abreast of in economic, environmental, regulatory and technical advances affecting their field.
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OSHE 3340 - Techniques of Safety Engineering and Analysis Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 50
Practical application of basic engineering skills in the identification, evaluation and control of industrial hazards. Emphasis is on effective solution to safety design and operational problems and application of the Safety Precedence Sequence in the selection of hazard control measures.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1302 .
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OSHE 4195 - Cooperative Education Work Term Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education Catalog description.)
Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education.
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OSHE 4314 - Personal Protective Equipment Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Basic design and use of commonly used protective equipment in industry with emphasis on respiratory protection principles including approaches to training and instruction for proper usage.
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OSHE 4315 - Industrial Radiological Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 100
Non-calculus based presentation of the principles of ionizing radiation and nonionizing intended to provide basic competency in radiation protection through an understanding of the nature, uses, health effects, measurement and control of radiation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1302 .
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OSHE 4316 - System Safety and Accident Investigation Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The course handles applications of system safety techniques in the industrial work environment and accident investigation theory and practice. Review of loss control management concepts, risk management, S & H training acceptance of risk, identification and initiation of corrective actions, pre-accident planning, emergency response, collection of evidence, analysis of information, investigation, organization, management and report writing.
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OSHE 4321 - Ergonomics, Human Factors and Workspace Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Ergonomics. Use of biological and engineering principles to design a safe and efficient workplace environment including biomechanics, anthropometry, heat and cold stress, vibration, pressure, illumination, workstation and tool design and the presentation of visual, auditory and other sensory forms of information.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2301 and PHYS 1301
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OSHE 4323 - Hazardous Materials and Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course studies hazardous material storage, handling, effects and use as well as the most effective ways to respond to hurricanes, terrorist attacks and/or hazmat spills. It provides information to students as to how to deal with officials, how to establish command and control, coordinate communications, evacuate people and perform clean up. The course also includes emergency management, preparedness, local, state and federal government emergency management; as well as disaster relief organizations.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1311
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OSHE 4324 - Fire Safety Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course studies fire science, causes, prevention, inspection, etc. This includes purpose; definition; fire prevention activities, extinguishment, detection, hazards, fire behavior, fire causes, types of construction including structural features, flame spread, occupancy and fire load; inspection techniques, conducting inspections.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1311 , PHYS 1301 .
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OSHE 4324 - Fire Safety Engineering Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: yes
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OSHE 4331 - Air Pollution Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course studies air pollution science and air quality. This includes historical events, sources and emissions, sampling and analysis, visibility and climate, indoor air quality, regulations, abatement, human exposures, health effects, toxicology, epidemiology and risk assessment.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1312
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OSHE 4333 - Construction and General Industry Safety Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 50
This covers safety and health principles in the construction and general industries as well as OSHA policies, procedures and standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are most hazardous in construction and general industry.
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OSHE 4334 - Chemical Processing and Petroleum Refining Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course covers the fundamentals of chemical processing, including basic process chemistry, equipment, diagrams, process flows, feedstock and chemical products necessary to manufacture chemical products on an industrial scale.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2323 .
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OSHE 4335 - Process Safety and Chemical Risk Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course covers the fundamentals of process safety management, risk-based process safety and risk management plans to safeguard industrial chemical facilities that process flammable, combustible, reactive or toxic materials. The aim is the prevention of toxic releases, fires and explosions that could cause loss of life, property damage and environmental harm. Includes historical incidents and their contributing causes and outcomes, as well as safety management systems and process safety regulations.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2323 .
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OSHE 4336 - Environmental Safety and Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Principles and concepts of environmental health and safety including essential information related to the recognition, evaluation and control of occupational and environmental hazards.
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OSHE 4341 - Advanced Studies in Occupational Safety and Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Approval of course instructor and program chair. The selection, study and formal presentation of topics in Occupational Safety and Health based on advanced field, laboratory, library research study, supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency or educational work assignments. Written and oral reports required.
Prerequisites: WRIT 3315; 15 hours of upper-level credit.
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OSHE 4379 - Internship in Occupational Safety and Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency. Written and oral reports required.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit; Approval of faculty adviser and associate dean.
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OSHE 4389 - Independent Study in Occupational Safety and Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.
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OSHE 4391 - Selected Topics in Occupational Safety and Health Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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OSHE 4411 - Noise and Hearing Conservation Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 100
Anatomy and physiology of the human ear; sound propagation and the mechanism of hearing loss; federal and state noise regulations; noise measurement and analysis; establishing a hearing conservation and noise control program in industry. Includes laboratory and field experience with calibration and use of noise instrumentation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1301
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OSHE 4413 - Industrial Ventilation Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 100
General principles of ventilation, dilution ventilation, comfort ventilation; heat-cold stress control, hood design, air contaminant control; testing ventilation systems and industrial ventilation guidelines. Includes laboratory and field experience with industrial ventilation.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 or higher.
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OSHE 4422 - Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Analysis Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 100
Sampling and analysis for common occupational hazards including principles of calibration, laboratory and field management techniques. Includes laboratory and field experience with sampling and analysis methods and instrumentation.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2323 , STAT 3308 .
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PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: PHIL 1301
Core Category: Language, Philosophy and Culture
A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value and their practical applications.
Prerequisites: Must meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading or equivalent.
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PHIL 3321 - Logic Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An investigation of traditional approaches to correct and incorrect reasoning. The application of logic to our everyday world is an integral part of the course.
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PHIL 3331 - Ethics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 25
A primary course in assessing ethical questions, judgments and systems of morality. Readings will address contemporary ethical issues.
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PHIL 3343 - Philosophy of Knowledge Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Historical approach to the theory of knowledge (epistemology). Issues addressed include skepticism, the role of sense perception and the justification of knowledge claims. Readings include works by Plato, Descartes, Hume and Kant.
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PHIL 4314 - The Great Philosophers I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Survey of the ideas of the great philosophers of the Western tradition from ancient Greece through the Middle Ages.
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PHIL 4315 - The Great Philosophers II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Survey of the ideas of the great philosophers of the modern Western world.
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PHIL 4322 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Investigation of the responses of philosophers and theologians to questions about the nature of God and the problem of evil.
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PHIL 4389 - Independent Study in Philosophy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Permission of instructor required.
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PHIL 4391 - Selected Topics in Philosophy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Topics vary;
may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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PHYS 1101 - Laboratory for College Physics I Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: PHYS 1101
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 50
Laboratory to reinforce topics in College Physics I. Experiments on motion, Newton’s laws, wave mechanics, heat and thermodynamics.
Corequisites: PHYS 1301 .
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PHYS 1102 - Laboratory for College Physics II Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: PHYS 1102
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 50
Laboratory to reinforce topics in College Physics II. Experiments conducted on electric fields, DC and AC circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, light and optics.
Corequisites: PHYS 1302 .
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PHYS 1301 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: PHYS 1301
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Algebra based introductory physics course. Fundamentals of mechanics, kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation of energy, momentum, rigid body motion, waves, sound, fluids, heat and thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 and Trigonometry or MATH 2412 .
Corequisites: PHYS 1101 .
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PHYS 1302 - College Physics II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: PHYS 1302
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Algebra based introductory physics course. Electric forces and fields, current, DC and AC circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, light and optics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1101 , PHYS 1301
Corequisites: PHYS 1102 .
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PHYS 2125 - Laboratory for University Physics I Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: PHYS 2125
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 50
Introduction to data acquisition and analysis in physics. Instrumentation used to conduct experiments on motion, kinematics, wave mechanics, sound and heat. Topics also to include statistical methods, graphing, error analysis, computer techniques and reporting results.
Corequisites: PHYS 2325 .
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PHYS 2126 - Laboratory for University Physics II Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: PHYS 2126
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 50
Instrumentation used to conduct experiments on electrical circuits and optics. Topics include Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical power EMF, RLC Components, optical elements and visual phenomena.
Corequisites: PHYS 2326 .
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PHYS 2325 - University Physics I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: PHYS 2325
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Calculus based introductory physics course. Fundamentals of linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, Newton’s laws, work, energy, conservation, gravitation, wave mechanics, sound, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: MATH 2413 .
Corequisites: PHYS 2125 .
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PHYS 2326 - University Physics II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: PHYS 2326
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Calculus based introductory physics course. Electric forces and fields, Gauss’ laws, DC and AC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, geometric optics and introduction to modern physics.
Prerequisites: MATH 2414 , PHYS 2325
Corequisites: PHYS 2126 .
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PHYS 3103 - Laboratory for Modern Physics Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 50
This course provides students with the exposure to modern physics phenomena and a variety of experimental techniques which develops a broad background essential for the future understanding of and the performance of research in physics. It includes experimental testing of quantum mechanics and its applications to atomic physics and light.
Corequisites: PHYS 3303 .
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PHYS 3303 - Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
An introduction to topics in modern physics. Black-body radiation, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, solid state physics, special relativity, nuclear and particle physics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2326 or equivalent
Corequisites: PHYS 3103 .
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PHYS 3311 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Overview of the essential mathematics needed for advanced Physics courses including: Vector Analysis in flat and curved coordinates, Matrices, Group Theory, Infinite Series, Complex Variables and Differential Equations.
Prerequisites: MATH 2315 .
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PHYS 3312 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A continuation of Mathematical Methods for Physicists I including such topics as Special Functions, Legendre Polynomials, Bessel Functions, Fourier Series, Integral Transforms, Partial Differential Equations, Probability and Calculus of Variations.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3311 or equivalent.
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PHYS 3321 - Intermediate Mechanics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course is an advanced undergraduate study of the classical motion of particles according to Newton’s Theory. In this course we study Rectilinear motion, Oscillations, Noninertial Reference Systems, Central Forces, Systems of Particles and Rigid Body Motion.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3311 (or MATH 2318 and MATH 2320 ).
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PHYS 3331 - Intermediate Electromagnetism Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A thorough introduction to electrostatics, magnetostatics and electrodynamics. Practical examples and some demonstration experiments will be used to connect the elegant mathematical theory of electromagnetism with physical intuition.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3303 and PHYS 3311 (or MATH 2318 and MATH 2320 )
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PHYS 3342 - Quantum Theory I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Experimental basis of quantum theory. Postulates of quantum mechanics. Uncertainty principle. Operator methods and the wave equation, Time-independent Schrodinger equation, Wave-equation in three dimensions, Angular momentum and the Hydrogen atom.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3303 and PHYS 3311 (or MATH 2318 and MATH 2320 )
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PHYS 3343 - Quantum Theory II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Continuation of Quantum Theory I. This course covers quantum physics with applications drawn from modern physics. Topics include general formalism of quantum mechanics, harmonic oscillator, quantum mechanics in three dimensions, angular momentum, spin and addition of angular momentum.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3342 .
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PHYS 3351 - Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Temperature, heat and work, thermodynamic properties of gases, solids and solutions; homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria; thermodynamics of electrochemical cells; statistical thermodynamics; calculation of thermodynamic properties; chemical kinetics.
Pre- or Co-requisite: PHYS 3311 (or MATH 2318 and MATH 2320 )
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PHYS 4115 - Physics Practicum Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Practical experience at an on-campus or off-campus facility. Requires junior or senior standing, pre-acceptance interview, minimum of 50 hours of work over the term and approval of instructor.
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PHYS 4189 - Independent Study in Physics Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 45
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.
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PHYS 4195 - Cooperative Education Work Term Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Co-op
Fee ($): 100
Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education Catalog description).
Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education.
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PHYS 4201 - Advanced Physics Lab Credit Hours: 2 Lab: 6
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 100
Experimental physics lab utilizing advanced instrumentation and techniques.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3103 , PHYS 3303 .
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PHYS 4202 - Computational Physics Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 1 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 50
This course is a project-driven lecture/ lab intended to give students a deeper understanding of how to solve physics problems through a series of computational projects. Projects will cover topics from introductory physics courses including projectile motion, oscillatory motion, Newton’s law of gravity and electric and magnetic fields. Students will learn to write computer programs on computers using the Linux operating system.
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PHYS 4322 - Statics and Mechanics of Materials Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and methods of structural mechanics. Topics covered include static equilibrium, force resultants, support conditions, analysis of determinate planar structures (beams, trusses, frames), stresses and strains in structural elements, states of stress (shear, bending, torsion), statically indeterminate systems, displacements and deformations, introduction to matrix methods, elastic stability and approximate methods.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2325 .
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PHYS 4333 - Special Relativity Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
In this course we derive Einstein’s theory of special relativity, Lorentz transformations and relativistic electrodynamics using tensor analysis and spacetime diagrams.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3331 or Instructor approval.
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PHYS 4352 - Fluids and Heat Transfer Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The course introduces fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The fluid mechanics section includes the flow of gases and liquids through tubing and various kinds of process apparatus. The flow of bubbles in liquids and drops in gases will also be discussed along with the flow of gases and liquids through packed and fluidized particle beds. Bernoulli’s equation will be used. The heat transfer section includes heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation in liquids, gases and solids.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2325 , PHYS 2326 .
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PHYS 4362 - Fundamentals of Astroparticle Physics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Topics include: Introduction to high energy physics, symmetries and conservation rules, neutrino astrophysics, particle cosmology and astrophysics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 3303 or equivalent.
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PHYS 4371 - Research Seminar I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 45
First of a two-semester capstone experience. Research methods, literature search, writing a scientific paper. Seminar speaker reviews on current research in physics, space science and engineering. Development of a supervised research project. Written report and oral presentation.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, Instructor approval required.
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PHYS 4372 - Research Seminar II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 45
Second of a two-semester capstone experience. Supervised research in physics. Seminar speaker reviews on current research in physics, space science and engineering. Written report and oral presentation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 4371 .
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PHYS 4379 - Internship in Physics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency. Written and oral report required.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit; approval by program chair and associate dean.
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PHYS 4389 - Independent Study in Physics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 45
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.
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PHYS 4391 - Selected Topics in Physics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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POLS 2305 - Federal Government Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: GOVT 2305
Core Category: Government/ Political Science
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
Prerequisites: Must meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading or equivalent.
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POLS 2306 - Texas Government Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: GOVT 2306
Core Category: Government/ Political Science
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism, and intergovernmental relations, political participation, the election process and the political culture of Texas.
Prerequisites: Must meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading or equivalent.
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POLS 3301 - Contemporary Issues in Political Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Examination of current issues and problems in American and international politics.
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POLS 3331 - Legislative Process Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Functions of the United States Congress and the Texas Legislature; legislative relationships with other sectors of government.
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POLS 3332 - State and Local Government Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Analysis of state and local government with special emphasis on the Texas State Legislature and the Houston City Council.
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POLS 3361 - Politics and Film Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Relationship between film and politics with special attention given to the role of film in the transmission of political information and ideas.
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POLS 4312 - Race and Ethnic Politics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Examination of relationship between racial and ethnic minorities and the American political system.
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POLS 4313 - Civil Liberties in America Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Factors and forces that have altered the scope of civil liberties in the U.S.; history and analyses.
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POLS 4314 - Chief Executive Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Constitutional, political, and administrative responsibilities of chief executives in government in comparison to the President of the United States.
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POLS 4315 - Judicial Process Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
The role of law, lawyers, and judges in influencing social and political change in America; history and analyses.
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POLS 4317 - Voting and Elections Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Analysis of electoral behavior in the United States including determinants of the vote, election turnout, issues and elections and media in elections.
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