Credits: 2,3 Exegetical studies in selected sections or themes of the Old Testament.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 552 or its equivalent. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 A non-technical survey of the text transmission from antiquity to the present. The terminology and particularities of recent Hebrew Bible editions. Examination in various modern translations of Old Testament passages of textual and theological interest.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Study of the essentials of grammar and syntax (with some reference to biblical Hebrew) coordinated with reading and analysis of a substantial part of the Aramaic portions of the Bible.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 552 or its equivalent. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 A study of selected issues such as the formation of the Old Testament canon, questions of introduction, historicity of Genesis 1-11, Messianism, and Old Testament eschatology.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Reading of selected texts in the Septuagint and learning how to use the apparatus in the standard editions of the Septuagint.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):NTST 552 and OTST 552 or their equivalent. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 3 Exegetical study in selected portions of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers or Deuteronomy.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 552 or its equivalent. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 3 Exegetical study in selected portions of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah or Esther.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 552 or its equivalent. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 3 Exegetical study in selected portions of Daniel.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 552 or its equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: OTST 654. Recommended: Recommended OTST654. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 Exegesis of selected passages in the Old Testament. Content announced in advance.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 625 and at least one Hebrew exegesis course with a grade of an A. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: SEM
Credits: 2,3 An examination of hermeneutical presuppositions and formulation of sound principles of biblical interpretation with application to selected texts.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 552 or its equivalent. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 3 Exegetical study in selected portions of Isaiah, Jeremiah or Ezekiel.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 552 or its equivalent. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
Credits: 1–3 Individual research work on specific problems for students who have completed basic courses in Old Testament. See general guidelines under Independent Study Courses.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SEM
Credits: 3 Covers such periods of antiquity as the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Early Christian period, and Byzantine times. A study of ancient artifacts, architecture, and other mainly non-written materials.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 614 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 3 Detailed comparative textual examination of challenging Old Testament passages involving the ancient versions and Qumran, using both text editions and manuscripts.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 654, OTST 660, additional languages as needed. Admission by permission of instructor. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SEM
Credits: 3 The theology of an individual book or block of books in 1 of the 3 divisions of the Hebrew canon: Torah (Pentateuch), Prophets, and Writings. Content announced in advance.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: SEM
OTST 940 - Seminar in Advanced Old Testament Exegesis
Credits: 3 Advanced work on selected passages of the Old Testament; building on the other exegesis courses in Old Testament. Content announced in advance.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Prerequisite(s):OTST 625. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: SEM
Credits: 3 Major theological themes and thought patterns of the Bible with special attention to such subjects as the unity of the Bible, the relation between the Testaments, and Biblical authority. Identical to NTST 945.
Grade Mode: Normal Sem (A-F,I,DG,DN,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: SEM
PBHL 440 - Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare
Credits: 3 Addresses religious and spiritual issues of significance for healthcare. Includes a discussion of views of the relationship between health and spirituality from different religious perspectives. Provides an overview of the philosophical and historical background for ethical systems and their significance for current ethical challenges in healthcare. Required course for all majors in the School of Health Professions with the exception of students transferring to AU in their senior year.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SHP
Credits: 2 Provides student with an overview of the field of public health. Major topics include: public health competencies, careers in public health, health disparities, cultural competence, and public health ethics.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Introduces statistical concepts and analytical methods as applied to data encountered in biomedical sciences. It emphasizes the basic concepts of experimental design, quantitative analysis of data, and statistical inferences.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):
Credits: 3 Introduces the basic principles and applications of epidemiology. Epidemiology is one of the pillars of public health. Describes the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations. Introduces students to the theory, methods, and body of knowledge of epidemiology.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Presents concepts, principles, and applications that form the basis of environmental health. Describes the sources, pathways of exposure, and methods of control of the principal physical, chemical, biologic, and sociologic factors that impact human health in ambient, indoor and occupational environments.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
PBHL 526 - Cultural Competence and Minority Health
Credits: 2 Overview of culture and diversity. Explore the determinants and elimination of health disparities and other topics related to minority health.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)exam.
Examines the psycho-social, behavioral, and educational principles that determine health behavior. Describes the philosophical, ethical and theoretical foundations of health education in schools, community, work site and hospital settings.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Describes the application of administrative theory to health delivery, policy, and planning. Examines structures and functions of management and their application in public health.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 2 Overview of the basic principles and practice of effective health education and health promotion grant writing. Provides guidance for identifying potential funding sources and writing a grant proposal that is ready for submission.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
Introduces principles of program development and evaluation. Develop a health promotion and education program with an evaluation component for community groups. Major topics includes: community needs and assets assessment; program planning, implementation and evaluation of a program.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Overview of the history the Adventist health message. Discussion of key features of the Adventist health message and application to health evangelism.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 The Integrated Public Health Capstone project is a requirement for graduation for students in the MPH program. It is an opportunity for students to work on public health practice projects that is of interest to them. The goal is for students to synthesize, integrate and apply the skills and competencies they have acquired to a public health problem that approximates a professional practice experience. Completion of the capstone project requires both written and oral components. The capstone is typically completed in the last two terms of the program. The project is done under the direction of a capstone advisor.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 1 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)exam. A minimum of 180 hours required per credit
PBHL 646 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care
Credits: 3 A discussion of spiritual values from a Christian perspective, how faith and Spirituality facilitates the healing process, and how they can be incorporated into patient care. Attention will be given to discerning and addressing the Spiritual needs of patients/clients, family members, and ancillary medical staff in a professional environment. (DPT and DScPT students register for PTH 646)
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 1–3 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)exam. The Capstone project is a requirement for graduation for students in the MPH program. It is an opportunity for students to work on public health practice projects that are of interest to them. Completion of the capstone project requires both written and oral components. The capstone is completed in the last semester of the program. The project is done under the direction of a capstone project advisor.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 1–3 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)exam. The Capstone project is a requirement for graduation for students in the MPH program. It is an opportunity for students to work on public health practice projects that are of interest to them. Completion of the capstone project requires both written and oral components. The capstone is completed in the last semester of the program. The project is done under the direction of a capstone project advisor.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Basic introduction to the principles of the camera and darkroom techniques with consideration toward composition, psychological, and aesthetic attitudes in black-and-white photography.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to photography through the use of digital tools. Digital SLRs and archival pigment printers are used to explore the technical and aesthetic issues involved in the process of making images. Consideration will be given to digital workflow, managing data, and creating visually compelling photographs.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Blended Learning, Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A foundation course in how to apply creative vision within the boundaries of Adobe Photoshop. Emphasis is on creative and technical issues as they relate to the creation of visual work. Layers, adjustment layers, compositing methods, and restoration are explored. Technical proficiency, creative expression, and attention to detail are stressed.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ART 130, (
Credits: 3 Develops the art of photographic perception and use of photography as a visual language. The class focuses on aesthetics and the art of seeing creatively while challenging the student to use the camera to create work that is visually refined and sophisticated.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHTO 115 or PHTO 116. Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of selected photographers and processes relevant to the development of the photographic medium. This course also explores the societal fabric of the mid 19th and 20th century while investigating how photography impacted the culture of Europe and America during that time. By viewing work, listening to photographers speak about their images and discussing relevant trends, the student will better understand the society in which they live and how the medium of photography has influenced the world of art and popular culture.
Course Attribute: Art History course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Application of color materials and methods, their handling and exposure. Aesthetic and communicative aspects of color photography are stressed in producing visually effective color work.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Credits: 3 An exploration and discussion of the media and its effect on society, covering such issues as body image, violence, politics, etc. Students study how to recognize the way moral values of media professionals influence themselves and society.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 This course is designed to provide the advanced student with additional methods of creative expression. The Cyanotype and VanDyke Brown processes will be learned as well as various methods of image transfer. Creative expression and technical proficiency in these techniques will be emphasized. The creation of a portfolio with strong visual unity will be a significant part of the class.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHTO 175, PHTO 380. Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An image-oriented course, drawing on the student background in the use of color comprehension, photographic technical and aesthetic understanding, and working knowledge of emulsion and digital photography. Information in this class is for the sole purpose of comprehensive color image.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHTO 175, PHTO 220. Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Students will learn how to make sure the skills learned in the studio courses actually can be used to make a viable career from a business perspective. The intent of this course is to learn how to charge a fair fee for the work that you love. Students will learn how to bid on jobs, invoice, and brand themselves from a fiscal point of view.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Builds a deeper understanding of how to use software to create compelling visual work. Emphasis is on learning how to finely control the variables available within Adobe Photoshop and other related software. The student learns how to use alpha channels, master complex masking, and understand critical color theory as they create a body of work that further defines a unique personal vision.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ART 207, PHTO 175, PHTO 115 or
Credits: 3 As the still and motion picture photography industries grow closer together, this course is uniquely designed to introduce the universal principles of lighting as they are applied to both fields. Students will work on projects involving still life, portraiture, location, and commercial subjects, learning to employ the right equipment - strobe vs. continuous lights, still camera vs. digital camera - for the desired outcome.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHTO 200 or
Credits: 3 In this course students explore methods of digital photographic compositing to create modern illustrative images. A high level of production and craftsmanship is emphasized throughout the pre- and postproduction stages. Refined digital capture and processing of RAW files while refining illustrative techniques using the photographic medium will be stressed. Attention to crafting the highest quality prints using modern output methods will also be highlighted.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHTO 220, PHTO 365. Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A course designed for the advanced photographer to investigate personal potential in visual exploration, experimentation, and technical excellence. Discussion involves expanding personal vision and exploring new techniques to achieve goals.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHTO 380. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–6 Documentary photography provides students with a unique opportunity to grapple with documenting images that tell a story about a particular endeavor. Students will be encouraged to go much further in-depth with a specific project then they have ever done before. The class hours will be devoted to lectures, and critiquing of assignments. Labs will consist of carrying out the semester-long project, photographing assignments, developing film/digital, printing for critiques, and mounting images for the final project.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Designed to be done in conjunction with on-location photography, and provides a background in the specific needs related to travel. Photographing people and their land in foreign environments is emphasized. Unique materials and equipment are discussed as they relate to travel photography.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHTO 115 or
Credits: 3 An advanced course in lighting design, students will choose a concentration in the following areas: portraiture, people/fashion, still-life, advertising/illustration, and location photography. Designed to emphasize visual concepts, this course challenges students to solve visual problems as they relate to the commercial photography industry.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHTO 380. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 credits Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Identifying and quantifying physics concepts that organize daily experience, selected from mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Includes individual and collaborative development of abstract and practical problem solving skills and applications in the classroom and integrated laboratory experience. Intended to lay a foundation for pre-professional and calculus-based introductory physics courses. For dual credit only for Berrien County RESA Mathematics & Science Center programs and calendar. In combination with PHYS 108, meets the physical science requirement for Andrews University General Education. Does not apply to a physics major or minor.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
PHYS 108 - Concepts and Applications in Physics II
Credits: 3 A sequel to PHYS107, identifying and quantifying the remaining physics concepts frommechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Includes individual and collaborative development of abstract and practical problem solving skills and applications in the classroom and integrated laboratory experience. Intended to lay a foundation for pre-professional and calculus-based introductory physics courses. For dual credit only, associated with Berrien County RESA Mathematics & Science Center programs and calendar. In combination with PHYS 107 , meets the physical science requirement for Andrews University General Education. Does not apply to a physics major or minor.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 107 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Exploring the cosmic environment— the solar system, stars and their development, star clusters, the interstellar medium, galaxies, and large-scale features of the Universe. Meets the Andrews General Education Physical Science requirement. Does not apply to a major or minor.
Weekly: 3 lectures and a 2-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE P2 or MATH 145 or MATH 165 or STAT 285 or equivalent. Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Examining what is commonly believed about the physical world and how to realign it with measureable reality. A conceptual and relevant understanding of physics—forces, matter and energy with 21st century applications. Meets the General Education Physical Science requirement. Does not apply to a major or minor.
Weekly: 3 lectures and a 2-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE P2 or any GE-level math course. Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 Practical experience and background in observational astronomy with modern optical instruments in laboratory, field or remote facilities. As weather permits, will include sessions at the University observatory with departmental or personal telescopes. A standalone laboratory course suitable for students in any major and for the general public. General Education Physical Science credit is limited to transfer students who are articulating a lecture course in astronomy or a Physical Science with 3 or more credits. Does not apply to a major or minor.
Weekly: one 3-hour activity $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Algebra based introduction to mechanics, wave motion, sound and thermodynamics.
Weekly: 3 lectures, 1 recitation, 1-hour of small-group learning and one 2.5-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE P4 or MATH 167 or MATH 168 Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Workshop College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Algebra based introduction to electricity, magnetism, physical and geometric optics, relativity, and modern physics
Weekly: 3 lectures, 1 recitation, 1-hour of small-group learning and one 2.5-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 141 Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Workshop College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 The production, transmission, synthesis, and perception of sound as understood through the physical principles, properties, and nature of waves. Includes a survey of applications—music, speech, locomotion, and imaging—and comparisons with light and other kinds of waves. Meets the General Education Physical Science requirement. Does not apply to a major or minor.
Weekly: 3 lectures and a 2-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE P2 or MATH 145 or MATH 165 or STAT 285 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 2,3 An introduction to MATLAB programming with a focus on its application to physics problems. The capabilities of MATLAB are explored in the areas of graphing, data analysis, numerical methods, Fourier analysis, and signal processing.
Weekly: 1 lecture and a 4-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 A calculus-basedintroduction to mechanics, wave motion and thermodynamics emphasizing the mathematical formulation and the physical significance of fundamental principles.
Weekly: 4 lectures and 1 recitation Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PHYS 271 Prerequisite(s):MATH 192 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
PHYS 242 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
Credits: 4 A calculus-basedintroduction to electricity, magnetism, geometric and physical optics, relativity, and modern physics emphasizing the mathematical formulation and the physical significance of fundamental principles.
Weekly: 4 lectures and 1 recitation Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):PHYS 272 Prerequisite(s):MATH 192 and PHYS 241 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 Current topics and issues of interest to the physics community. Required each semester of all students with a physics major or minor. Interchangeable with MATH 389.
Weekly: 1 lecture or activity $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CAS
Credits: 0-3 Introductory-level topics in astrophysics, other current physics area or associated scientific programming.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits. Minimum of 4 hours per week is required for each credit earned. Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CAS
Credits: 1,2 Individually directed reading and lab projects in physics (e.g., holography and astrophotography). A minimum of 4 hours per week is required for each credit earned.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Statics, kinematics, and dynamics for single particles, including Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):MATH 192 Prerequisite/Corequisite:PHYS 242 (recommended) or PHYS 142 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Modeling and describing physical phenomena of living systems, including transport and diffusion across membranes and electrical processes in muscle and nerve tissue.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 242 (recommended) or PHYS 142; MATH 192 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring, odd years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The application of physics to astronomical objects and systems. Includes orbital mechanics, observing with light, planetary systems, stellar mechanics, galaxies, and cosmology.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 242 (recommended) or PHYS 142 ; MATH 192 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
PHYS 330 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Credits: 3 Systematic introduction to thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and statistical mechanics (classical and quantum).
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 242 (recommended) or PHYS 142 ; MATH 192 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring, odd years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Geometric and physical optics; interference and diffraction, polarization, Fourier optics, lasers, and holography.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 242 (recommended) or PHYS 142; MATH 192. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 Development of advanced lab skills in the study of basic physical phenomena. Emphasis includes scientific instrumentation, scientific computing, lab procedure, data reduction, interpretation, and technical communication. A public presentation is required.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 2 credits Schedule Type: Lab Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 1,2 Identifying topics suitable for demonstration, surveying the literature, preparing demonstrations, finding suppliers of materials and equipment. Critically evaluating demonstrations—their design, preparation, and execution.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair. Schedule Type: Lab College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Statics, kinematics, and dynamics of multi-particle systems,including Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 311 (recommended) or ENGR 285 ; MATH 192 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring, even years College Code: CAS
Credits: 2,3 Atomic physics, nuclear physics, or other current physics area.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 242 or PHYS 311 Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A treatment of electromagnetic phenomena in terms of potentials and vector fields. Develops Maxwell’s equations with descriptions of electrostatics and magnetostatics as solutions to Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 311 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall, even years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A treatment of electromagnetic phenomena in terms of potentials and vector fields. Addresses electromagnetic radiation in media, reflection and refraction, and the fields of waveguides and antennae.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):
Credits: 3 Einstein’s theories of Special and General Relativity. Includes introductions to black holes, relativistic cosmology and gravitational waves.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 242 (recommended) or PHYS 142 ; MATH 192 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A review and synthesis of physics concepts and analytical and experimental techniques in preparation for entry into a graduate program. Topics include classical, statistical and quantum mechanics, waves and classical fields.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 311 Schedule Type: Workshop Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 Development of advanced lab skills in the study of basic physical phenomena. Emphasis includes scientific instrumentation, scientific computing, lab procedure, data reduction, interpretation, and technical communication. A public presentation is required.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 2 credits Schedule Type: Lab Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 0 Travel to destinations relevant to individual programs of study. Classes will be selected from department(s) offerings. Fee may be required.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Schedule Type: Blended Learning College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The mechanics of physical phenomena at small scales in formalisms developed by Schrödinger, Heisenberg, and Dirac. Treatments of infinite and square well, barrier, step, and harmonic oscillator potentials; uncertainty relations and angular momenta.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):PHYS 311 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall, odd years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Matrix mechanics and spin, quantum mechanics applied to the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms and solid state physics. Also an introduction to time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory.
Credits: 1–3 Individually directed study or problem-solving in selected fields of physics. A minimum of 4 hours work per week is required for each credit earned and a written paper is required.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 0-3 An independent research project in physics supervised by a faculty member. A minimum of 4 hours work per week is required for each credit earned and a written paper is required. Students should register for credit, or for the zero credit option, for each semester during which research is being done.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1–3 Discussions on 1) the principles of physics and effective approaches for teaching them, or 2) the physics lab, its purposes, administrative and safety procedures, essential equipment, seminal experiments, data analysis, lab journal, and reports.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 credits Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CAS
Credits: 2,3 Study in one of the traditional areas of graduate physics such as electromagnetic theory, analytical or quantum mechanics, solid state, atomic, nuclear or high energy physics, astrophysics, relativity, or mathematical physics. Students complete readings and problems.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 9 credits Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 0, 0.5, 1 Current topics and issues of interest in the physics community. For non-zero credit options, includes specialized study and the preparation and delivery of a public presentation.
Weekly: 1 lecture or activity $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory (S,U,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 1 credit Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–3 An intensive program for middle school and secondary teachers and teachers-in-training who seek certification or endorsement in physics and who wish to update and expand their skills in the physics laboratory.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Workshop College Code: CAS