PHY-241 |
General Physics I |
Principles of classical mechanics for science and mathematics majors. Topics include description of motion( kinematics), force and momentum, work and energy, energy and momentum conservation, rotational motion of rigid bodies, and simple harmonic motion. Mathematical level requires a working knowledge of differential and |
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integral calculus. 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour. Offered in the fall semester. |
3.00 |
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PHY-241L |
General Physics I Laboratory |
Laboratory investigations of classical mechanics, including motion and force. Collection of raw data and its analysis via graphs are stressed. Subject matter is drawn from the concurrent lecture course. 3 laboratory hours. |
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Offered in the fall semester. |
1.00 |
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PHY-241R |
General Physics I Recitation |
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PHY-242 |
General Physics II |
Continuation of PHY 241. Topics include thermodynamics, mechanical waves, sound, electrostatics, electrical circuits, electromagnetism, geometrical optics, atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity and topics in modern |
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physics. 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour. Offered in the spring semester. |
3.00 |
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PHY-242L |
General Physics II Laboratory |
Continuation of PHY 241L. Laboratory investigations focused upon topics covered in the concurrent lecture course, including thermodynamics, mechanical waves, sound, electrical circuits, electromagnetism, atomic |
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structure, and radioactivity. 3 laboratory hours. Offered in the spring semester. |
1.00 |
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PHY-242R |
General Physics II Recitation |
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PHY-299 |
Selected Topics in Physics |
A study of a specialized subject area which may vary based on student / faculty interest. For non- major students |
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only. The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration. |
3.00 |
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POL-101 |
American Government |
This course analyzes the American form of government, its functions and current problems along with reflections |
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upon comparative governments around the world |
3.00 |
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POL-211 |
Constitution of the United States |
This course provides a basic understanding of the philosophical, historical, and political roots of the United States Constitution, its structure, provisions and interpretations and includes a study of notable Supreme Court |
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controversies. |
3.00 |
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POL-212 |
State and Local Government |
This course offers an understanding of the structure and functioning of the Pennsylvania state legislature, courts, municipal governments and school boards within the context of federalism and discusses their impact upon the |
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state ' s history and the daily lives of its citizens. |
3.00 |
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POL-255 |
Law and Social Justice |
( For description see SOC 255.) |
3.00 |
POL-299 |
Selected Topics in Political Science |
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The course offers a detailed study of a specialized subject area that will vary based on student / faculty interest. |
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The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration. There are no prerequisites. 3.00 |
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POL-437 |
Special Topics |
This course allows for a special investigation of a topic in political science that is not adequately covered in any of |
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the courses listed above. It may be repeated if the topic is different. |
3.00 |
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PSY-100 |
General Psychology |
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, including fundamental concepts in human development, biopsychology, memory, learning, cognition, emotion, personality, social |
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psychology, and psychopathology. |
3.00 |
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PSY-111 |
Statistics |
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics with applications to educational and psychological research: frequency distributions, probability, binomial and normal distributions, graphic comparisons, correlation, chi |
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square, analysis of variance, and distribution. |
3.00 |
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PSY-150 |
Social Psychology |
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Study of human behavior as influenced by group situations, interpersonal relations, attitudes, and opinions; groups and group conflicts, language and communication as social products.( May be taken for sociology credit.) 3.00 |
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PSY-200 |
Developmental Psychology |
Theories, issues and research concerning changes in physical, intellectual, emotional and social development |
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across the life-span are examined and applied to specific social issues. |
3.00 |
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