Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy............ 3:3:0
A study of major issues in philosophy and / or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications. Prerequisite( s): TSI complete in reading( See Placement Guidelines, page 17).
PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions..... 3:3:0
A comparative study of world religions, including but not limited to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
PHIL 2303 Introduction to Formal Logic......... 3:3:0
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to symbolic logic, including syllogisms, propositional and predicate logic, and logical proofs in a system of rules.
( PHYS) Physics
PHYS 1401 College Physics I.......................... 4:3:3
Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’ s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’ s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; emphasis will be on problem solving. Prerequisite( s): TSI complete in reading, MATH 1314 and MATH 1316 or MATH 2312( See Placement Guidelines, page 17).
PHYS 1402 College Physics II.......................... 4:3:3
A continuation of PHYS 1401. Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisite( s): PHYS 1401.
PHYS 1405 Elementary Physics I..................... 4:3:3
Conceptual level survey of topics in physics for nonscience majors. Introduces the basic interactions of nature with emphasis on thermodynamics and heat transfer.
PHYS 1407 Elementary Physics I..................... 4:3:3
Conceptual level survey of topics in physics intended for non-science majors continuation of Elementary Physics I( PHYS 1405).
PHYS 1415 Physical Science I......................... 4:3:3
Course, designed for non-science majors, that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.
PHYS 1417 Physical Science II........................ 4:3:3
Course, designed for non-science majors, that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.
PHYS 2425 University Physics I....................... 4:3:4
Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors; the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systems and thermodynamics; and emphasis on problem solving. Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture involving the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion and physical systems; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite( s): MATH 2413.
PHYS 2426 University Physics II...................... 4:3:4
Principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics. Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in lecture involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite( s): PHYS 2425 and MATH 2414.
( PSYC) Psychology
PSYC 1100 Learning Framework..................... 1:1:0
A study of the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies. The course assists the student in making adequate social and personal adjustments to college life, developing educational and career goals, and becoming familiar with institutional curricula and
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