| # | Code | Name | UG | GR | ADC | Subject | Subject Code | Academic Department | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2901 | PETH214 | ProAct - Tennis Development of professional skills including performance and teaching techniques for tennis. For Physical Education and Kinesiology majors and minors only. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2902 | PETH216 | ProAct - Fitness for Life Development of professional skills including performance and teaching techniques for conditioning. For Physical Education and Sports Studies majors and minors only. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1992 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2903 | PETH216 | ProAct - Lifetime Fitness Development of professional skills including performance and teaching techniques for fitness, conditioning, and lifetime activities. For Physical Education and Kinesiology majors and minors only. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2904 | PETH217 | ProAct - Badminton Development of professional skills including performance and teaching techniques for badminton. For Physical Education and Sports Studies majors and minors only. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1992 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2905 | PETH217 | ProAct - Badminton Development of professional skills including performance and teaching techniques for badminton. For Physical Education and Kinesiology majors and minors only. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2906 | PETH219 | ProAct - Gymnastics Development of professional skills including performance and teaching techniques for gymnastics. For Physical Education and Sports Studies majors and minors only. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1992 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2907 | PETH219 | ProAct - Gymnastics Development of professional skills including performance and teaching techniques for gymnastics. For Physical Education and Kinesiology majors and minors only. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2908 | PETH240 | Coaching for Success A study and discussion into sports team organization, recruiting, picking teams, training, game preparation, travel budget, crowd control, facilities management, fund raising, game safety and control, and coaches decorum. Special emphasis will include keeping the game in a "Christian perspective" and establishing a personal coaching philosophy. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1999 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2909 | PETH255 | Water Safety Instructor Students will earn the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. The purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants' progress. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2012 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2910 | PETH255 | Water Safety Instructor Students will earn the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification. The purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants' progress. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2911 | PETH265 | Topics in Theory Topics selected from areas of physical education theory not covered in other courses. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2912 | PETH270 | Certified Pool Operator The Certified Pool Operator course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to operate and maintain a swimming pool to standards as set forth by the National Swimming Pool Foundation and the Center for Disease Control. The course will familiarize the student with guidelines for proper maintenance of water quality, pertinent legislation, regulations, codes-of-practice, standards of design and operations of an aquatic facility. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2016 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2913 | PETH270 | Certified Pool Operator The Certified Pool Operator course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to operate and maintain a swimming pool to standards as set forth by the National Swimming Pool Foundation and the Center for Disease Control. The course will familiarize the student with guidelines for proper maintenance of water quality, pertinent legislation, regulations, codes-of-practice, standards of design and operations of an aquatic facility. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2914 | PETH295 | Directed Study The Directed Study provides the student the opportunity to pursue knowledge in an area of interest related to health, physical education, recreation or physical activity. Approval by School Dean required. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1980 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2915 | PETH295 | Independent Study The Independent Study provides the student the opportunity to pursue knowledge in an area of interest related to health, physical education, recreation or physical activity. Approval by School Dean required. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2916 | PETH300 | Endurance Race Management (SERV-2) This is a service-learning course where students will learn and directly participate in all aspects of a racing event (5K, Triathlon, and others). Students will assist with organization, course design, marketing, volunteer management, and other race event programming. A reflection component will enable students to describe and examine how they used their knowledge and skills to serve others. Credits: 0 - 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2917 | PETH314 | Biomechanics A study of the anatomical and mechanical variables influencing human motion for efficient, safe, and effective movement. Specific topics include force, torque, center of mass, linear and mechanical characteristics of muscles and bones. Video analysis software is utilized for practical application of concepts. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1992 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2918 | PETH315 | Physiology of Exercise (W) Emphasizing the physiological effects of muscular exercise, aerobics, and physical conditioning. Significance of these effects for health, skilled performance, and prevention of disease. Research required. Credits: 4, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1992 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2919 | PETH315L | Exercise Physiology Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2013 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2920 | PETH326 | Personal Trainer This course is designed to prepare a student to pass a national exam to become a Certified Personal Trainer. This course requires twenty (20) hours of observation/practical experience outside of class. This course is cross-listed with RECR 326. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) Proposal — Workflow Step: UG Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Justification: Reduce lab fee amount | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Review | |
| 2921 | PETH326 | Personal Trainer This course is designed to prepare a student to pass a national exam to become a Certified Personal Trainer. This course requires twenty (20) hours of observation/practical experience outside of class. This course is cross-listed with RECR 326. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2019 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2922 | PETH326 | Personal Trainer This course is designed to prepare a student to pass a national exam to become a Certified Personal Trainer. This course requires twenty (20) hours of observation/practical experience outside of class. This course is cross-listed with RECR 326. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2923 | PETH354 | Lifeguard Instructor The class will prepare a lifeguard to advance in the aquatic profession to lifeguard instructor. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2016 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2924 | PETH362 | Administration of Health, Physical Education and Recreational Therapy (W) This course is an integrated study of the principles and administrative concepts of health, physical education and therapeutic recreation. Emphasis is placed on the management and administrative skills needed for careers in health, physical education, wellness, and recreational therapy. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2925 | PETH363 | Tests and Measurements in Health and Kinesiology An introduction to statistical procedures for analyzing data and how it applies to research in kinesiology. A survey of tests used in physical education as well as test construction and historical perspectives of physical education are included. Lab Fee 5 - $60. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2926 | PETH363 | Tests and Measurements in Health and Kinesiology An introduction to statistical procedures for analyzing data and how it applies to research in kinesiology. A survey of tests used in physical education as well as test construction and historical perspectives of physical education are included. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2927 | PETH363 | Tests and Measurements in Health and Kinesiology An introduction to statistical procedures for analyzing data and how it applies to research in kinesiology. A survey of tests used in fitness education as well as test construction are included. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2928 | PETH363 | Tests and Measurements in Health and Physical Education A survey of tests used in Physical Education and an introduction to statistical procedures for analyzing data and how it may be applied to research. Test Construction and historical perspectives of physical education are dealt with. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2929 | PETH364 | Administration of Health, Physical Education and Recreational Therapy (W) (SERV-2) This course is an integrated study of the principles and administrative concepts of health, physical education and therapeutic recreation. Emphasis is placed on the management and administrative skills needed for careers in health, physical education, wellness, and recreational therapy. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2930 | PETH375 | Motor Learning and Development A course of study designed to examine motor development and motor behavior as it relates to an individual maturation process, with emphasis placed on implications for the physical educator. Laboratory experiences are conducted to advance student comprehension of motor learning concepts. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2931 | PETH437 | Adaptive Physical Education and Therapeutic Recreation A course designed to develop an understanding of neurodevelopment and functional ability, of impairments and their implications for motor performance. Emphasis on teaching progressions and exercise programs for special populations. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1990 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2932 | PETH438 | Adaptive Physical Education and Therapeutic Recreation A course designed to develop an understanding of neurodevelopment and functional ability, of impairments and their implications for motor performance. Emphasis on teaching progressions and exercise programs for special populations. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2933 | PETH441 | Secondary Physical Education Methods The class is designed to provide instruction to pre-service teachers as to the different styles of teaching secondary physical education. Other topics include teacher effectiveness, systematic observation analysis, standards based curriculum planning, and authentic assessment. The class includes observation and practice teaching at local schools Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2004 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2934 | PETH463 | Elementary School Physical Education Methods This course is designed to introduce the prospective elementary school classroom teacher and physical education teacher to the goals, content, teaching methods, and planning of elementary physical education. The course focuses on assisting the student in learning and practicing pedagogical skills and principles as they apply to a wide variety of physical activities. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2001 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2935 | PETH465 | Topics in Theory Topics selected from areas of physical education theory not covered in other courses. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2936 | PETH465 | Topics in Theory Topics selected from areas of physical education theory not covered in other courses. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2937 | PETH474 | Psychology and Sociology of Sports An exploration of sports and their evolving impact on American culture. Special attention is given to current issues in sports as they relate to the individual in society. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1988 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2938 | PETH475 | Psychosocio Aspects of Sport and Coaching (W) An exploration of sports and their evolving impact on American culture. Special attention is given to current issues in sports as they relate to the individual in society. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2939 | PETH495 | Directed Study (W) See PETH 295 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1982 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2940 | PETH495 | Independent Study (W) The Independent Study provides the student the opportunity to pursue knowledge in an area of interest related to health, physical education, recreation or physical activity. Approval by School Dean required. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2941 | PETH497 | Intro to Applied Exercise Science Research Pre-professional course that introduces the research process and provides applied research experience with an emphasis on metabolism and cardio-respiratory function in health individuals. Includes a working knowledge of research design, research methods, and basic statistics, plus, application of the research process while assisting faculty with ongoing research in a professionally supervised practicum experience. Credits: 1 - 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2016 - 2025) Discontinued (2024-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2942 | PETH497 | Intro to Applied Exercise Science Research Pre-professional course that introduces the research process and provides applied research experience in the field of exercise science. Includes a working knowledge of research design, research methods, and basic statistics, plus, application of the research process while assisting faculty with ongoing research in a professionally supervised practicum experience. Credits: 1 - 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physical Education Theory (PETH) | PETH | School of Health and Kinesiology | Active | |
| 2943 | PHTO125 | Introduction to Photography A hybrid course in both film and digital photography. Instruction in the use of cameras; exposure, photo composition, darkroom techniques involving film development, negative enlargement, and paper/digital printing. Students may supply their own 35 mm cameras with adjustable f-stops and shutter speeds or rent a camera from the School. Two hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory each week.Two hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory each week. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2944 | PHTO125 | Introduction to Photography A hybrid course in both film and digital photography. Instruction in the use of cameras; exposure, photo composition, darkroom techniques involving film development, negative enlargement, and paper/digital printing. Students may supply their own 35 mm cameras with adjustable f-stops and shutter speeds or rent a camera from the School. Two hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory each week.Two hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory each week. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2945 | PHTO265 | Topics in Photography Selected topics in photography and related areas presented in a classroom setting. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2946 | PHTO275 | Applied Photojournalism During one semester or summer, the student will work as a staff photographer for the Southern Accent or part-time at another weekly or daily newspaper. Student will gain a wide variety of experience shooting news, sports, and feature assignments under deadline pressure. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2947 | PHTO275 | Applied Photojournalism During one semester or summer, the student will work as a staff photographer for the Southern Accent or part-time at another weekly or daily newspaper. Student will gain a wide variety of experience shooting news, sports, and feature assignments under deadline pressure. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2948 | PHTO291 | Practicum Supervised work experience in photography. At least 50 clock hours of work experience are required for each semester hour of credit. Procedures and guidelines are available from the School. Retroactive credit is not available. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2949 | PHTO291 | Practicum Supervised work experience in photography. At least 90 clock hours of work experience are required for each semester hour of credit. Procedures and guidelines are available from the School. Retroactive credit is not available. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2950 | PHTO295 | Directed Study This course is for students who want to do independent research and/or photography. Directed study topics will be selected with guidance from the instructor who will serve as a consultant to the student in carrying out the project. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2951 | PHTO295 | Independent Study This course is for students who want to do independent research and/or photography. Independent study topics will be selected with guidance from the instructor who will serve as a consultant to the student in carrying out the project. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2952 | PHTO315 | Photojournalism Advanced digital photography with emphasis on photojournalism and documentary photography. The major focus will be on producing photo essays and photo collections for exhibit. The course will focus on digital techniques-including post production using Lightroom and Photoshop. The final project includes a portfolio of images. Limited supply of digital cameras are available for a $130 rental fee. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2953 | PHTO315 | Photojournalism Advanced digital photography with emphasis on photojournalism and documentary photography. The major focus will be on producing photo essays and photo collections for exhibit. The course will focus on digital techniques-including post production using Lightroom and Photoshop. The final project includes a portfolio of images. Limited supply of digital cameras are available for a rental fee. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2954 | PHTO320 | Digital Photography Students will learn image-capture processing and outputting of digitized photographic images utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Emphasis is on studio, wedding, and event photography. Topics include environmental and group portraits, illustrative techniques, industrial and commercial photography. Students supply their own digital SLR cameras. A limited supply of digital cameras are available for a rental fee. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate ✔️ Adult Degree Completion (2008 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2955 | PHTO391 | Practicum See PHTO 291 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2956 | PHTO447 | Senior Portfolio Preparation and presentation of a print and online portfolio as required by most employers and graduate schools. The student will assemble 20 to 30 images, including a photo essay appropriate to his or her professional, educational or personal goals. Student will present the portfolio to an evaluation team consisting of faculty and at least one media professional. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2011 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2957 | PHTO447 | Senior Portfolio Preparation and presentation of a print and online portfolio as required by most employers and graduate schools. The student will assemble 20 to 30 images, including a photo essay appropriate to his or her professional, educational or personal goals. Student will present the portfolio to an evaluation team consisting of faculty and at least one media professional. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2958 | PHTO465 | Topics in Photography See PHTO 265 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2959 | PHTO492 | Photography Internship Students gain field experience in photography in a setting such as a newspaper or other publication, a studio, or other professional environment. This would occur preferably during an 8 to 12 week period the summer between the junior and senior year when no other college course is taken. At least 300 clock hours of work experience are required. Procedures and guidelines are available from the School. Retroactive credit is not available. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2960 | PHTO495 | Directed Study See PHTO 295 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2013 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2961 | PHTO495 | Independent Study This course is for students who want to do independent research and/or photography. Independent study topics will be selected with guidance from the instructor who will serve as a consultant to the student in carrying out the project. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Photography (PHTO) | PHTO | School of Journalism and Communication | Active | |
| 2962 | PHYS | Any PHYS Course Take any PHYS course offered by the university. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2963 | PHYS | Any PHYS Course Take any PHYS course offered by the university. Credits: 10, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2964 | PHYS137 | Conceptual Physics (IN-7) Introduction to the methods and principles of physics, focusing on a conceptual understanding and real-world applications. This is a lecture class with integrated lab activities and interactive demonstrations. Does not apply toward a major or minor in physics. Satisfies the requirements for some Allied Health fields at some schools. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2965 | PHYS137 | Conceptual Physics (IN-7) Introduction to the methods and principles of physics, focusing on a conceptual understanding and real-world applications. This is a lecture class with integrated lab activities and interactive demonstrations. Does not apply toward a major or minor in physics. Satisfies the requirements for some Allied Health fields at some schools. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1991 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2966 | PHYS155 | Descriptive Astronomy: Creation and Cosmology (IN-7) An introduction to constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and the structure and space-time behavior of the universe. Nighttime observations are compared with theoretical models of apparent and heliocentric planetary and stellar motion. Applied topics may include the use of instruments to determine time, telescopes used to detect radiations (cosmic rays to radio waves) from stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and information about these objects obtainable from continuous and line spectra. A Scriptural perspective, including allusions in religious tradition, is compared with a naturalistic perspective. Three hours lecture each week, with integrated lab-type activities and observations outside of the classroom. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2967 | PHYS211 | General Physics I (IN-7) The algebraic and trigonometric treatment of mechanics, heat, and sound. Applies toward the basic science requirement as a non-laboratory science if taken alone and as a laboratory science if taken with PHYS 213. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2968 | PHYS211 | General Physics I (IN-7) The algebraic and trigonometric treatment of mechanics, heat, and sound. Applies toward the basic science requirement as a non-laboratory science if taken alone and as a laboratory science if taken with PHYS 213. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2969 | PHYS211 | General Physics I (IN-7) The algebraic and trigonometric treatment of mechanics, heat, and sound. Applies toward the basic science requirement as a non-laboratory science if taken alone and as a laboratory science if taken with PHYS 213. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2970 | PHYS212 | General Physics II The algebraic and trigonometric treatment of light, electricity and magnetism, and "modern physics." Applies toward the basic science requirement as a non-laboratory science if taken alone and as a laboratory science if taken with PHYS 214. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2971 | PHYS213 | General Physics Laboratory I (IN-7) Laboratory experience, coordinated with PHYS 211, is designed to develop conceptual understanding, experimental and analytical skills, and an understanding of the empirical basis of knowledge in physics. Beyond illustrating material in lecture, lab activities will help students learn to form quantitative conclusions from data as part of a systematic development of scientific curiosity, caution, and method. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2972 | PHYS213 | General Physics Laboratory I (IN-7) Laboratory experience, coordinated with PHYS 211, is designed to develop conceptual understanding, experimental and analytical skills, and an understanding of the empirical basis of knowledge in physics. Beyond illustrating material in lecture, lab activities will help students learn to form quantitative conclusions from data as part of a systematic development of scientific curiosity, caution, and method. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2973 | PHYS214 | General Physics Laboratory II Laboratory experience, coordinated with PHYS 212, is designed to develop conceptual understanding, experimental and analytical skills, and an understanding of the empirical basis of knowledge in physics. Beyond illustrating material in lecture, lab activities will help students learn to form quantitative conclusions from data as part of a systematic development of scientific curiosity, caution, and method. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2974 | PHYS214 | General Physics Laboratory II Laboratory experience, coordinated with PHYS 212, is designed to develop conceptual understanding, experimental and analytical skills, and an understanding of the empirical basis of knowledge in physics. Beyond illustrating material in lecture, lab activities will help students learn to form quantitative conclusions from data as part of a systematic development of scientific curiosity, caution, and method. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2975 | PHYS215 | General Physics Calculus Applications Derivations and problems in General Physics using differential and integral calculus will be studied. Students completing PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 and PHYS 215, PHYS 216 will have taken the equivalent of General Physics with calculus. Directed study, with regular conferences with professor. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1996 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2976 | PHYS215 | General Physics Calculus Applications I Derivations and problems in General Physics using differential and integral calculus will be studied. Students completing PHYS 211 and PHYS 215 will have taken the equivalent of Physics for Scientists & Engineers I. Directed study, with regular conferences with professor. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: N/A Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2977 | PHYS216 | General Physics Calculus Applications Derivations and problems in General Physics using differential and integral calculus will be studied. Students completing PHYS 211 - PHYS 212 and PHYS 215, PHYS 216 will have taken the equivalent of General Physics with calculus. Two class periods per week. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1996 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2978 | PHYS216 | General Physics Calculus Applications II Derivations and problems in General Physics using differential and integral calculus will be studied. Students completing PHYS 212 and PHYS 216 will have taken the equivalent of Physics for Scientists & Engineers II. Directed study, with regular conferences with professor. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: N/A Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2979 | PHYS221 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers I (IN-7) The calculus-based treatment of mechanics, heat, and sound. Applies toward the basic science requirement as a non-laboratory science if taken alone and as a laboratory science if taken with PHYS 223. Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2980 | PHYS221 | University Physics I (IN-7) The calculus-based treatment of mechanics, heat, and sound. Applies toward the basic science requirement as a non-laboratory science if taken alone and as a laboratory science if taken with PHYS 223. Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2981 | PHYS222 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers II The calculus-based treatment of light, electricity and magnetism, and "modern physics." Applies toward the basic science requirement as a non-laboratory science if taken alone and as a laboratory science if taken with PHYS 224. Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2982 | PHYS222 | University Physics II The calculus-based treatment of light, electricity and magnetism, and "modern physics." Applies toward the basic science requirement as a non-laboratory science if taken alone and as a laboratory science if taken with PHYS 224. Credits: 4, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2983 | PHYS223 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Lab I (IN-7) Laboratory experience, coordinated with PHYS 221, is designed to develop conceptual understanding, experimental and analytical skills, and an understanding of the empirical basis of knowledge in physics. Beyond illustrating material in lecture, lab activities will help students learn to form quantitative conclusions from data as part of a systematic development of scientific curiosity, caution, and method. Data analysis may require the use of calculus concepts. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2984 | PHYS223 | University Physics Laboratory I (IN-7) Laboratory experience, coordinated with PHYS 221, is designed to develop conceptual understanding, experimental and analytical skills, and an understanding of the empirical basis of knowledge in physics. Beyond illustrating material in lecture, lab activities will help students learn to form quantitative conclusions from data as part of a systematic development of scientific curiosity, caution, and method. Data analysis may require the use of calculus concepts. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2011 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2985 | PHYS224 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Lab II Laboratory experience, coordinated with PHYS 222, is designed to develop conceptual understanding, experimental and analytical skills, and an understanding of the empirical basis of knowledge in physics. Beyond illustrating material in lecture, lab activities will help students learn to form quantitative conclusions from data as part of a systematic development of scientific curiosity, caution, and method. Data analysis may require the use of calculus concepts. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2986 | PHYS224 | University Physics Laboratory II Laboratory experience, coordinated with PHYS 222, is designed to develop conceptual understanding, experimental and analytical skills, and an understanding of the empirical basis of knowledge in physics. Beyond illustrating material in lecture, lab activities will help students learn to form quantitative conclusions from data as part of a systematic development of scientific curiosity, caution, and method. Data analysis may require the use of calculus concepts. Credits: 1, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2011 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2987 | PHYS255 | Tutoring Physics (SERV-2) In this course, students will gain knowledge of current research that provides information about learning and learning styles. They will learn and demonstrate good pedagogical tools that promote learning in Physics. They will be trained with effective one-on-one teaching methodologies such as Socratic dialogue, concept modeling and scaffolding. They will also be instructed in methods that will help identify common physical misconceptions that cause the learner difficulty with physics. Active tutoring, totaling 15 hours during the semester, will allow the tutors to use the identification tools and instructional methods mastered so that they can become adept at working with all types of learners and subject materials. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2988 | PHYS255 | Tutoring Physics (SERV-2) In this course, students will gain knowledge of current research that provides information about learning and learning styles. They will learn and demonstrate good pedagogical tools that promote learning in Physics. They will be trained with effective one-on-one teaching methodologies such as Socratic dialogue, concept modeling and scaffolding. They will also be instructed in methods that will help identify common physical misconceptions that cause the learner difficulty with physics. Active tutoring, totaling 15 hours during the semester, will allow the tutors to use the identification tools and instructional methods mastered so that they can become adept at working with all types of learners and subject materials. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2989 | PHYS265 | Topics in Physics Selected topics presented in a formal classroom setting in specialty areas of physics not covered in regular courses. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2004 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2990 | PHYS295 | Directed Study This course consists of individual or group work adjusted to meet particular needs in Physics. Approval must be secured from the instructor prior to registration. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1980 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2991 | PHYS295 | Independent Study This course consists of individual or group work adjusted to meet particular needs in Physics. Approval must be secured from the instructor prior to registration. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2992 | PHYS297 | Undergraduate Research in Physics Research under direction of or verified by a member of the staff. The topic will be assigned in accordance to the interests and capabilities of the student. It is assumed that the student is familiar with one or more spreadsheets, mathematics manipulation programs, and graphing software packages. May be repeated for up to four hours. Credits: 0 - 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2993 | PHYS297 | Undergraduate Research in Physics Research under direction of a member of the staff. The topic will be assigned in accordance to the interests and capabilities of the student. It is assumed that the student is familiar with one or more spreadsheets, mathematics manipulation programs, and graphing software packages. May be repeated for up to four hours. Credits: 1 - 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1987 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | Physics and Engineering | Active | |
| 2994 | PHYS305 | Biophysics Physics principles will be used to address a variety of problems that arise in biological systems. Topics may include Brownian motion and diffusion, fluids, self-assembly, molecular machines, membranes and nerve impulses. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2007 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2995 | PHYS307 | Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physical Modeling Students preparing for upper-division physics and engineering classes need to become adept practitioners of mathematical methods, developing an understanding of the most used methods, skill in their theoretical and computational application, and competence in selecting the mathematical and computational methods appropriate to each challenge. In this class students are introduced to a core toolset of mathematical methods employed by professional physicists, including techniques from linear algebra (optimization, eigenvalue problems, solutions in terms of sets of special functions) and calculus (differentiation in applications up to partial differential equations, single- and multi-variable calculus and complex calculus, Fourier and Laplace transforms). Students will apply these methods to representative physics problems including previews of future coursework using spreadsheets, a computer algebra system (such as Mathematica or MATLAB), and will sample the use of computational libraries such as BLAS. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2996 | PHYS307 | Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physical Modeling Students preparing for upper-division physics and engineering classes need to become adept practitioners of mathematical methods, developing an understanding of the most used methods, skill in their theoretical and computational application, and competence in selecting the mathematical and computational methods appropriate to each challenge. In this class students are introduced to a core toolset of mathematical methods employed by professional physicists, including techniques from linear algebra (optimization, eigenvalue problems, solutions in terms of sets of special functions) and calculus (differentiation in applications up to partial differential equations, single- and multi-variable calculus and complex calculus, Fourier and Laplace transforms). Students will apply these methods to representative physics problems including previews of future coursework using spreadsheets, a computer algebra system (such as Mathematica or MATLAB), and will sample the use of computational libraries such as BLAS. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2997 | PHYS310 | Modern Physics The study of landmark experiments which challenged classical physics and the development of modern physics theories: special relativity, atomic theory, quantum theory, statistical mechanics, nuclear and particle physics. Laboratory experience is available in PHYS 325.Three hours lecture each week. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2026) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2998 | PHYS310 | Modern Physics The study of landmark experiments which challenged classical physics and the development of modern physics theories: special relativity, atomic theory, quantum theory, statistical mechanics, nuclear and particle physics. Laboratory experience is available in PHYS 325.Three hours lecture each week. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1976 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 2999 | PHYS310 | Modern Physics The study of landmark experiments which challenged classical physics and the development of modern physics theories: special relativity, atomic theory, quantum theory, statistical mechanics, nuclear and particle physics. Laboratory experience is available in PHYS 325.Three hours lecture each week. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL EVEN YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite) Future (2026-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active | |
| 3000 | PHYS313 | Physical Optics Refraction, reflection, interference, absorption, and polarization of light are discussed from the standpoint of the ray and especially of the wave theories of light. Laboratory experience is available in PHYS 325. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL ODD YEARS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1976 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Physics (PHYS) | PHYS | School of Engineering and Physics | Active |