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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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Course descriptions are listed in alphabetical order.
Standard information for each course includes the number, title, and credits (sometimes called credit hours or semester hours). For some courses, you will find information on the hours of class, laboratory, or studio for which the course is scheduled in each week of a regular semester; these weekly hours are expanded during summer sessions. Fees for courses are assessed on the basis of credits and other factors.
The course-numbering system generally suggests levels of difficulty and appropriateness. Courses at the 100 and 200 levels comprise introductory offerings and those are most commonly taken by freshmen and sophomores. Courses at the 300 and 400 levels are primarily for juniors and seniors. In some Purdue programs, undergraduates take courses at the 500 level, but generally courses numbered 500 and above are for graduate students.
Preparation for courses is indicated as follows:
P: indicates a prerequisite that must precede your enrollment in the course described. You may find one or more specific course numbers, the number of credits you should already have in a subject, a placement-test level, or other conditions.
C: indicates a corequisite that must be taken no later than the same semester in which you take the course described.
R: indicates a recommendation concerning conditions to be met for enrollment in the course.
When no subject code is shown for prerequisites, corequisites, and recommended courses, they are in the same subject area as the course being described. If you lack a prerequisite or corequisite, or if you wish to take a course numbered at a higher level than your present status, you should seek the department’s or instructor’s consent to enroll in the course.
V.T. means Variable Title and is shown for courses for which the title may be changed to specify the topic or other special focus of each offering.
Purdue University Fort Wayne reserves the right to add, withdraw, or change courses without notice.
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PHIL 30100 - History of Ancient Philosophy
A survey of Greek philosophy from its beginning in the Milesian school through the Presocratics to Plato and Aristotle.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Western Tradition) requirement.
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PHIL 30200 - History of Medieval Philosophy
A survey of the main trends and figures of medieval philosophy, with an emphasis on metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Readings (in English translation) may include Augustine, Boethius, Avicenna, Anselm, Abelard, Maimonides, Aquinas, Scotus, Ockham, and Suarez.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 30300 - History of Modern Philosophy
Readings in, lectures on, and discussions about the major and minor philosophical figures from the Renaissance through Kant. This includes fairly intensive study of the works of Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. Contemporary nonphilosophical figures such as Newton and Calvin may also be considered.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 30400 - 19th Century Philosophy
A study of the significant issues raised by such 19th-century philosophers as Fichte, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Comte, Mill, Marx, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, and James.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 30500 - Philosophical Theories of Feminism
This course focuses on an analysis of ancient, medieval, and contemporary philosophical theories of gender and the role that these theories play in current political structures. In addition to classical readings, current philosophical issues such as pornography, abortion, family values ideology, body and self-image, biological determinism, and racism in the context of historical ideologies are discussed.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 31200 - Medical Ethics
A critical examination of various issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, the healthcare system, and experimentation on humans. Topics will be dealt with from medical, ethical, religious, and legal perspectives.
Preparation for Course
R: PHIL 11100.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 32600 - Business Ethics
Philosophic examination of such topics as morality and self-interest, freedom and coercion, distributive justice, limits of the law, moral and legal rights, fair equality of opportunity, justice between nations. These topics are seen from a new perspective when they are connected to discussions of fair wages and capitalism, legal constraints on manufacturers and advertisers, affirmative-action programs, environmentalism, and multinational corporations.
Preparation for Course
R: PHIL 11100.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 32700 - Environmental Ethics
A study of traditional ethical theory applied to environmental issues such as population control, conservation, human rights and pollution, nuclear energy, extinction and animal rights, our obligations to future generations, toxic waste, and issues in agriculture.
Preparation for Course
R: PHIL 11100.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 32800 - Ethics and Animals
A study of traditional philosophical positions on questions of animal rights. Topics covered typically include human rights and doctrines of duty and obligation, vivisection, animals and food, extinction, the pet industry, hunting, the fur industry, and animal-rights organizations.
Preparation for Course
R: PHIL 11100.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 32900 - Foundations of Professional Ethics
Investigates conceptions of professions and their relationship to society. Explores the relationship between ethics for professionals and the ethics of private citizens. Addresses such topics as privacy, confidentiality, whistle-blowing, and conflicts of interest as they exist in fiduciary relationships. Identifies the philosophical implications of Codes of Ethics of various professions.
Cr 3.
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PHIL 35100 - Philosophy of Science
This course examines topics at the intersection of science and philosophy. Primary topics: fundamental principles of the scientific method; the nature of scientific change; the epistemology of science and the debate over scientific realism; scientific convergence and the future of science; consilience of science with nonscience; science and pseudoscience; science and human values. Secondary topics: the strange world of contemporary physics; ethical issues in scientific research; science and religion; science and education; science and the meaning of life.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 35200 - Topics in the History and Philosophy of Science
A study of philosophical issues raised by the history and practices of science with a focus on the history and practices of a specific scientific discipline, e.g., anthropology, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, psychology, sociology. May be repeated for up to 12 credit hours with different topics.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
V.T.
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PHIL 39000 - Topics In The History Of Philosophy
Either an in-depth look at a major philosopher and his or her philosophy or at a significant topic in the history of philosophy. May be repeated with different topic for up to six credit hours.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 42200 - Topics in Continental Philosophy
An advanced introduction to Continental Philosophy. In this course we try to understand, examine, and critically assess major topics in Continental Philosophy and to gain an appreciation of its accomplishments. The course will either (1) put key players in focus such as Husserl, Dilthey, Heidegger, Satre, Foucault; or (2) discuss particular strands within Continental Philosophy (such as phenomelology, existentialism, post-modernism, structuralism, critical theory). May be repeated up to 12 credit hours with different topics.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credit hours in Philosophy, or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
V.T.
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PHIL 42500 - Metaphysics
A concentrated investigation of some of the basic problems concerning essence, existence, time, space, substance, causality, permanence, and change. Readings and discussions will center on representative metaphysical thinkers.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credits in Philosophy, or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 43200 - Theory of Knowledge
An analysis of selected texts on knowledge and rationality. Topics such as the following will be considered: foundationalism, coherentism, internalism, externalism, skepticism, contextualism, empiricism, rationalism, analysis of epistemic concepts, and the Gettier problem.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credits in Philosophy, or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 43500 - Philosophy of Mind
Authorized equivalent courses or consent of instructor may be used in satisfying course pre- and corequisites. An examination of some central issues in the philosophy of mind. Attention is given to such topics as the knowledge of other minds, the relation between mind and body, the nature of persons, and the analysis of certain relevant concepts such as action, emotion, and perception. Readings are selected primarily from the writings of contemporary philosophers.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 45000 - Metalogic
An introduction to metatheoretic studies of formal axiomatic systems. Basic set theory is developed for use as a tool in studying the propositional calculus. Further topics include many-valued logics and metatheory for modal or predicate logic.
Preparation for Course
P: Instructor permission required.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 45100 - The Gödel Theorems: Their Logic and Applications
Introduction to Primitive-Recursive Arithmetic as a framework to prove Gödel’s two incompleteness theorems followed by a critical discussion of their philosophical significance.
Preparation for Course
P: Instructor permission required.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 46500 - Philosophy of Language
An examination of some of the central issues in the philosophy of language, such as meaning, reference, truth, propositions, and speech acts.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 47100 - Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art
An intensive examination of some of the characteristic questions of contemporary aesthetic theory. Variable content may include the definition of art; the ontology of art; artist-artwork-audience relations; intentions; interpretation; evaluation; aesthetic experience; and ethics and aesthetics. A transdisciplianry approach includes consideration of works of art and artworld writings in addition to philosophical writings. May be repeated for up to 12 credit hours with consent of instructor.
Preparation for Course
P: Instructor permission required.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
V.T.
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PHIL 48000 - Practicum in Applied Ethics
Students will be assigned a definite task relevant to their educational interests in applied ethics. Students may be placed in appropriate cooperating local social-service agencies, educational institutions, legal services offices, businesses, or medical facilities. Work will be supervised by the department and the agency. Research and written reports will be required.
Preparation for Course
P: junior class standing and consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
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PHIL 49300 - Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Seminar
Subject matter will vary. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credits in Philosophy, or consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
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PHIL 50400 - Human Rights Ethics
This course introduces students to both the history and the different ways of justifying, critiquing, extending, and revising the concept of universal individual human rights as it has developed since the eighteenth century out of the previous European tradition of natural law and rights.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credit hours in Philosophy or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Dual Level, Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHIL 51000 - Phenomenology
A detailed, critical examination of some major issue(s) in phenomenology. Attention will be given to either the historical development or contemporary relevance of phenomenological philosophy. Readings will be drawn from the works of Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, and others. May be repeated for credit up to six credit hours.
Preparation for Course
P:Nine credit hours in Philosophy or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHIL 51400 - 20th Century Analytical Philosophy I
The origins of contemporary philosophical analysis. An examination of the most important philosophical writings of Gottlob Frege and Bertrand Russell, as well as the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus of Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credit hours in Philosophy or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHIL 52500 - Studies in Metaphysics
An intensive and critical review of one or more of the basic problems of ontology and cosmology, such as substance, existence, causality, change, time, space, teleology, freedom, and universals. Variable content. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credit hours in Philosophy or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHIL 53000 - Deconstructionist and Postmodernist Philosophy
An examination of the main currents of deconstructionist and postmodernist thought in the latter part of the 20th century. Texts to be studied will be selected from the writings of Heidegger, Derrida, Fougault, Kristeva, Irigaray, Deleuze, Guattari, Lyotard, Baudrillard, and Rorty.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credit hours in Philosophy or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHIL 58000 - Proseminar in Philosophy
Designed primarily for majors in philosophy. Other students may be admitted to the course with the special consent of the instructor. Topic to be selected by the department staff. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credit hours in Philosophy or consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
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Notes
Instructor consent required.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHIL 59000 - Directed Readings in Philosophy
A reading course directed by the instructor in whose particular field of specialization the content of the reading falls. Approval of each reading project must be secured from the department. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: Nine credit hours in Philosophy and consent of instructor.
Cr. 1-3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHYS 10500 - Sound and Music
A nonmathematical course that deals with the physical properties of sound and sound patterns, the physiological response to sound, and the psychological sensations of music. The physical principles covered include wave motion, wave properties, resonance, and analysis of tones and complex waveforms. How sound patterns are produced using musical instruments, how these sounds propagate and how they are detected and interpreted will be examined.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 11500 - Introduction to Lasers
Three hour lecture class about the theory and operation of lasers. Lectures will discuss basic optics; the operation of lasers; laser safety; and the uses of lasers in science, industry, construction, communication, entertainment, and medical fields. Class intended for nonphysics majors.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 3.
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PHYS 12000 - Physics of Sports
This course enables students to learn fundamental physical principles and concepts from examples of situations occurring in sports. The numerous recent applications of physics toward enhancing sports performance, both by improving techniques and equipment, will be selectively studied. Physical concepts such as velocity and acceleration, force, momentum, impulse, rotational motion, torque, pressure, fluid flow, energy, and power will be introduced and exemplified through sports. The course is intended for non-science majors.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 12500 - Light and Color
This course is an introduction to the phenomena associated with electromagnetic waves having visible wavelength, i.e., light. Topics will include characteristics of light, optical instruments such as telescopes and cameras, rainbows, human seeing, color and color mixing, lasers, Polaroid lenses, and tricks with mirrors. The course will emphasize phenomenological and conceptual consideration of these topics using many demonstrations and activities. This course is intended for non-science majors.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 12700 - Physics for Computer Graphics and Animation
A study of the physics of light and its interactions with objects as these topics apply to the production of computer-generated images. The course will investigate light and color through observation and the use of 3-D graphics programs. In particular how light interacts with surfaces and how we see will be explored in order to understand how to make graphic images that appear true to life.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 2,
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PHYS 12900 - Physics of War
This course examines the physics behind weapons developed throughout centuries of warfare. Weapons to be examined are the bow, the many variations of the catapult, the development of artillery from the muzzle loader to the rail-gun, rockets and missiles, directed energy weapons such as lasers, and nuclear bombs.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 15300 (or equivalent), or consent of instructor.
Cr 3.
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PHYS 13100 - Concepts in Physics I
A nonmathematical course that introduces students to physics through interactive investigations and discussions. Everyday life is compared to the scientific concepts of forces, motion, momentum and energy.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2. Lab 2.
Notes
Credit by Examination available.
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PHYS 13101 - Concepts In Physics I (Lab)
This is an optional Lab course for the PHYS 13100, Concepts in Physics I. We will experiment the concepts involved in the PHYS 13100 lectures.
Preparation for Course
C: PHYS 13100.
Cr. 1.
Hours
Lab: 2.
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PHYS 13500 - The First Three Minutes
This course is a descriptive introduction to the major concepts of contemporary physics and their relationship to theories of the origin of the universe. The course presents a historical survey of cosmological thought, leading to today’s recent developments. Topics include stars and galaxies, the four forces, relativity, quantum physics, elementary particles, and the Big Bang. The course is intended for non-science majors. There is no need for a background in college math. However, knowledge of mathematics at high school level is required.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 13600 - Chaos and Fractals
This course explores novel ideas in geometry and dynamical systems as they appear in natural phenomena. Irregular patterns in nature can be understood in terms of a fractal geometry. Physical processes that appear to be random actually obey a deterministic law. The concepts of chaos and fractals help us to understand these processes. The course is intended for non-science majors. There is no need for a background in college math. However, knowledge of mathematics at high school level is required.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 14201 - Materials Science: Semiconductors, Conductors and Superconductors
Semiconductors, conductors and superconductors builds conceptual models of electrical current through different types of materials and background physics in how they work. An atomic model of solids will be used to develop how semiconductors and conductors work. The doping of semiconductors to change properties will be considered. Fundamental ideas of superconductivity will be discussed. Energy level diagrams will be introduced. Hands-on activities will be used as much as possible.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 15400.
Cr. 1.
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PHYS 14202 - Materials Science: Optical And Magnetic Materials
Conceptual investigation of light and magnetism and the interaction with materials. Electromagnetic and photonic models of light will be investigated. Causes of magnetism and magnetic field will be explored. The interaction of magnetic fields and electromagnetic fields on materials is examined.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 15400.
Cr. 1.
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PHYS 14203 - Materials Science: Thermal Properties
This course develops a conceptual understanding of thermodynamic properties of materials from an atomistic view. Topics to be covered will be basic atomic structure, equipartition theory, heat capacity, thermal energy transport for gasses, liquids and solids (conductors, semiconductors, and insulators).
Preparation for Course
P: MA 15400.
Cr. 1.
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PHYS 14204 - Materials Science: Materials Laboratory
This laboratory is an introduction to scientific methodologies and developing conceptual understanding of materials. The laboratories are discovery based and will focus on major themes: Structure of materials and material properties, Conduction (electrical and thermal), Tribology (friction, wear and lubrication), and Diffraction (acoustic, optical and X-ray).
Preparation for Course
P: MA 15400.
Cr. 1.
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PHYS 15200 - Mechanics
Statics, uniform, and accelerated motion; Newton’s laws; circular motion; energy, momentum, and conservation principles; dynamics of rotation; gravitation and planetary motion; properties of matter; simple harmonic and wave motion; sound.
Preparation for Course
C: MA 16600.
Cr. 5.
Hours
Class 4, Lab. 2.
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
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PHYS 17000 - Special Topics in Physics
Specialized topics in introductory physics, including laboratory experiments if appropriate. May be repeated for credit.
Cr. 1-4.
Hours
Class 0-3, Lab. 0-3,
Variable Title
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PHYS 18300 - Professional Practice I
Course shall include supervised experience and/or training as a professional physicist.
Preparation for Course
P: must be accepted for the program by Cooperative Education program coordinator.
Cr. 0.
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PHYS 18400 - Professional Practice II
Course shall include supervised experience and/or training as a professional physicist.
Preparation for Course
P:PHYS18300.
Cr. 0.
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PHYS 20501 - Intro To Python For Computational Computing
An introduction to programming with Python3 with a focus on application to STEM fields. Students will be introduced to Python programming language and environment. Basic programming concepts will be introduced through a sequence of tasks including: mathematical computations, modeling of physical phenomenon, and data analysis.
Cr. 1.
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PHYS 21000 - The Nature of Physical Science I
An integrated, activity-based introduction to some of the basic phenomena, concepts, principles, and reasoning in physics and chemistry. This course is designed for nonscience majors and is especially appropriate for education majors since many of the activities can be readily modified for use with younger students. Course does not count toward degrees in science, engineering, or technology.
Preparation for Course
P: placement at or above ENGL 13100; MA 10900 with a grade of at least C or placement at or above MA 11300.
Cr. 3.
Hours
Class 2, Lab. 3.
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
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PHYS 21800 - General Physics
Mechanics, heat, and sound, primarily for technology students.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 15300.
Cr. 4.
Hours
Class 3, Lab. 2,
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PHYS 21900 - General Physics II
Electricity, light, and modern physics, primarily for technology students.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 21800 with a grade of C or better.
Cr. 4.
Hours
Class 3, Lab. 2,
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PHYS 22000 - General Physics
Mechanics, heat, and sound, for students not specializing in physics.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 15300.
Cr. 4.
Hours
Class 3, Lab. 2.
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
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PHYS 22100 - General Physics
Electricity, light and modern physics, for students not specializing in physics.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 22000 with a grade of C or better.
Cr. 4.
Hours
Class 3, Lab. 2.
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
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PHYS 22300 - X-Ray Physics
This course provides background in physics necessary to understand the generation and usage of X-Rays. It will cover basic concepts in Physics such as Forces, Energy and Power. Concepts in Electricity and Magnetism will be explored as an introduction to Electromagnetic Radiation. Physical models of Electromagnetic Radiation and Matter will be developed. The interaction between Electromagnetic Radiation matter will be explored. Particular focus will be placed on the physical mechanism of generating X-Rays and the use of X-Rays.
Preparation for Course
P: MA 15300.
Cr 3.
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PHYS 23601 - Electron Microscopy
Electron microscopy is an introductory course for students in the Material science concentration. It covers the fundamental principles, operations, and the theories of image analysis for both scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The students are also expected to understand the basic theories about the electron diffraction and the common applications of SEMs and TEMs in various field related with material science.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 15200 or 21800 or 22000. C: PHYS 25100, 22100 or 21900.
Cr. 1.
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PHYS 23602 - X-Ray Analysis
X-Ray Analysis is an introductory course for students in the Material science concentration. It covers the fundamental theories of X-ray physics and its application to the material sciences. Emphasis will be given to the analysis technique and how to apply the physics model of X-ray diffraction to the probe of material structures.
Preparation for Course
P or C: PHYS 25100, 22100 or 21900.
Cr. 1.
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PHYS 23603 - Scanning Probe Microscopy
Scanning Probe Microscopy is a course that will introduce students to various types of scanning probe microscopy. We will cover techniques such as atomic force microscopy (AFM), near-field optical microscopy (NSOM) and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). We will discuss how one uses these instruments to characterize materials and study their mechanical properties. The course will start with fundamental concepts such as simple harmonic motion and mechanical stress in materials demystify the complexities of various scanning probe microscopes. There will be various hands on activities that will allow students to investigate many of the fundamental concepts discussed.
Preparation for Course
P or C: PHYS 25100, 22100, or 21900.
Cr. 1.
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PHYS 25100 - Heat, Electricity, and Optics
Heat, kinetic theory, elementary thermodynamics, heat transfer. Electrostatics, current electricity, electromagnetism, magnetic properties of matter; geometrical and physical optics.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 15200 with a grade of C or better. P or C: MA 26100.
Cr. 5.
Hours
Class 4, Lab. 2.
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
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PHYS 27000 - Special Topics in Physics
Specialized topics in physics. May be repeated for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: special permission.
Cr. 1-5.
Variable Title
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PHYS 28400 - Professional Practice III
Course shall include supervised experience and/or training as a professional physicist.
Preparation for Course
P:PHYS 18400.
Cr. 0.
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PHYS 29500 - Outreach Assistance As Service Learning
Physics 29500 is a service learning class available to students willing and able to deliver physics lessons to K-12 classrooms and to other public events. Students are required to prepare and rehearse labs/activities so they are able to offer professional presentations. Students are also required to maintain a reflection journal, where they record notes about their experiences. Although efforts are made to work around students’ schedules, students should have at least on open morning or afternoon each week (preferably 2-3) that allows them to visit an assigned site on a regular, consistent basis. One credit is equivalent to 32 hours of involvement in preparation and/or delivery of activities, and journaling time. Prerequisites: desire, commitment, dependability responsibility. Repeatable for credit.
Cr. 1 - 3.
Hours
Exp:
Notes
Department approval required. Off campus experience.
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PHYS 30200 - Puzzles, Strategy Games, and Problem solving in the Physical Sciences (Honors Course)
This is a course in reasoning and meta-cognition (thinking about one’s own thinking). Students will learn and practice important reasoning and problem solving skills by exploring tasks requiring analytical thinking and problem solving in three domains - solving puzzles, playing abstract games and investigating the natural world. These explorations will enable the students to compare and contrast how the same reasoning skills are used in different domains and how the characteristics of a domain affect those reasoning processes. Open to all students.
Preparation for Course
P: successful completion of General Education Areas I and II.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Honors equivalent of PHYS 30200.
To register in an honors course, students must have Honors Program eligibility or instructor’s permission.
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PHYS 30500 - Intermediate Mathematics Physics
An introduction and review of the mathematical techniques and procedures used in intermediate and advanced physics courses. Applications involving vector calculus, linear algebra, complex analysis, Fourier series and transforms, and second order linear differential equations will be discussed. The course provides additional mathematical preparation for PHYS 31000, 31100, 32200, 33000,34200, and 51500.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 25100.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 31000 - Intermediate Mechanics
Elements of vector algebra; statics of particles and rigid bodies; theory of couples; principle of virtual work; kinematics; dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; work, power, and energy.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 15200 and 25100, and either MA 26100 or MA 26300.
Cr. 4.
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PHYS 31200 - Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
Vector calculus, electrostatics and magnetostatics, Maxwell’s equations, introduction to eletromagnetic waves, transmission lines, and radiation from antennas.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 25100, MA 36300.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 32200 - Optics
Wave optics and properties of light including reflection, refraction interference, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction dispersion, polarization, double refraction, introduction to lasers and holography.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 25100 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 32500 - Scientific Computing
Programming in FORTRAN. Numerical techniques in integration, root finding, and solution of systems of ordinary and partial differential equations occurring in physics. These techniques will be applied to problems in classical, quantum, and statistical physics, including non-linear and chaotic systems. Includes use of mathematical subroutine libraries and introduction to Monte Carlo methods.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 25100.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 34200 - Modern Physics
A survey of basic concepts and phenomena in atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 24100 or 25100 or 26100.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 34300 - Modern Physics Laboratory
Laboratory experiments to accompany PHYS 342.
Preparation for Course
C: PHYS 34200.
Cr. 1.
Hours
Lab. 3,
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PHYS 34500 - Optics Laboratory I
Laboratory experiments in geometrical and physical optics and spectrometry.
Preparation for Course
C: PHYS 32200.
Cr. 1.
Hours
Lab. 3,
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PHYS 34600 - Advanced Laboratory I
Experiments in atomic, molecular, solid state, and nuclear physics, electricity and magnetism, and physical optics. Students will have the opportunity to work intensively on a particular experiment.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 34300.
Cr. 1.
Hours
Lab. 3,
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PHYS 36100 - Electronics for Scientists
DC and AC circuit theory. Fourier methods, electronic structure of crystals, semiconductor devices, common scientific instrumentation.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 25100 (or equivalent).
Cr. 4.
Hours
Class 3, Lab. 3,
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PHYS 37000 - Special Topics in Physics
Specialized topics in intermediate physics, including laboratory experiments if appropriate.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
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PHYS 38600 - Professional Practice IV
Course shall include supervised experience and/or training as a professional physicist.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 28400.
Cr. 0.
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PHYS 40500 - Atomic and Molecular Physics
Basic topics of atomic and molecular physics will be covered in lecture and demonstrations. The course will use fundamental quantum mechanics to describe the hydrogen atom, multi-electron atoms, and simple molecules. The course will also cover the interaction of atoms with other atoms, electrons and photons, and include discussions of various forms of atomic and molecular spectroscopy.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 34200 and 34300.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 41310 - Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II
Continued study of electrostatics and magnetostatics, electric currents, electromagnetic induction, applications of Maxwell’s equations to electromagnetic waves, boundaries, dispersion, and radiation.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 31200
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 41800 - Thermal and Statistical Physics
Temperature, equations of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy and applications, kinetic theory, transport processes, statistical mechanics.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 34200.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 42300 - Adaptive and Fourier Optics
Modern theories of diffraction and treatment of optical wave propagation using linear system techniques, including Fourier analysis, correlation and convolution and its application in imagining systems, wavefront modulation, optical signal processing and holograpic system.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 44200 - Quantum Mechanics
Inadequacies of classical physics; wave packets and Schrodinger equation, one-dimensional problems; operator formulation of quantum mechanics; linear harmonic oscillator; angular momentum; hydrogen atom; Pauli principle and application to helium atom.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 34200 and MA 36300 with a minimum grade of C.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 44300 - Quantum Computing And Cryptography
Quantum computing is a fast growing area of interest in the application of quantum mechanics used for problem solving. These devices work differently than traditional computers solving a smaller group of problems that are representable by quantum mechanical systems. These problems cannot be solved by traditional computers, at least in reasonable amounts of time. This course will introduce you to the concepts in quantum mechanics necessary to understand these devices and examine in detail the many types of problems these computers will tackle.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 34200.
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 47000 - Special Topics in Physics
May be repeated for credit.
Preparation for Course
P: special permission.
Cr. 1-5.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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PHYS 48001 - Senior Thesis I
This course will consist of independent research under the supervision of a faculty adviser. Senior Thesis course is required to graduate. It must be taken in the senior year. This course is part of a two-semester course-track that is completed when PHYS 48002 is completed in the second semester.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 34200 and PHYS 34300, or PHYS 34600 and one of the following: ASTR 36400, ASTR 37000, ASTR 40100, PHYS 32200, PHYS 32500, PHYS 34500, PHYS 36100, PHYS 51500, PHYS 55000
Cr. 3.
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PHYS 48002 - Senior Thesis II
This course will consist of independent research under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Senior Thesis I and Senior Thesis II are required to graduate; they must be taken in the senior year. PHYS 48002 is the second part of a two-semester course-track that starts with PHYS 48001. Permission of department required
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 48001; PHYS 34200 and 34300, or PHYS 34600; and one of the following: ASTR 36400, 37000, 40100, PHYS 32200, 32500, 34500, 36100, 51500, or 55000; senior class standing.
Cr. 0.
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PHYS 48700 - Professional Practice V
Course shall include supervised experience and/or training as a professional physicist.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 38600.
Cr. 0.
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PHYS 51100 - Laser Physics
This course is about all physical aspects of lasers. In particular, the course concentrates on optical amplification, interaction of radiation with matter, and laser rate equations. Basic physical and geometrical optics and atomic physics are covered in sufficient detain to understand the design, operation, and application lasers. Topics include matrix methods in ray optics, Gaussian beams, transverse and longitudinal modes, cavity design, rate equation models of laser gain media, different types of lasers and nonlinear optics. Applications of lasers are discussed.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS32200 and 34200.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHYS 51500 - Thermal and Statistical Physics
Equilibrium states, the concept of heat, and the laws of thermodynamics; the existence and properties of the entropy; different thermodynamic potentials and their uses; phase diagrams; introduction to statistical mechanics and its relation to thermodynamics; treatment of ideal gases.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 31000, 33000 and a course in differential equations or advanced calculus.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHYS 52000 - Mathematical Physics
Portions of selected areas of mathematics that are of particular importance in physics are covered. These are drawn from vector and tensor operators, infinite series, analytic functions, and the calculus residues, partial differential equations, and the special functions of mathematical physics.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 31000, 32200, 33000 or consent of instructor.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHYS 52200 - Coherent Optics and Quantum Electronics
Recent experimental and theoretical developments in optics emphasizing concepts of coherence, Fourier optics, and the quantum theory of radiation. Applications to lasers and masers, nonlinear optics, holography, and quantum electronics.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 32200, 33000, 55000.
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHYS 52400 - Physical Optics and Experimental Spectroscopy
Theory and applications of spectroscopic instruments including Fourier spectrometer, scanning and photographic interferometer, grating and prism spectrometers, and spectrographs. Emphasis on the analysis of the instruments and their fundamental and practical limitations. Theory and structure of spectra and their regularities and the Zeeman effect.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 32200 or equivalent.
Cr. 4.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHYS 53600 - Electronic Techniques for Research
A summary of principles of modern electronics currently used in research. The emphasis is on broad coverage of the field rather than on in-depth study of selected topics or applications.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 25100 or equivalent.
Cr 4.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHYS 54500 - Solid State Physics
Crystal structure; lattice vibrations, and electronic band structure of crystals; electrical, optical, and thermal properties of solids; transport and other nonequilibrium phenomena in uniform and nonuniform materials.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 55000 (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHYS 55000 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Brief historical survey of the development of quantum mechanics; waves in classical physics; wavepackets; uncertainty principle; wave functions; operators; expectation values of dynamical observables; Schrodinger equation; application of Schrodinger equation to one-dimensional problems; the hydrogen atom; electron spin; periodic table; and selected topics in perturbation theory, scattering theory, and compounding of angular moments.
Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 34200 and at least one other junior-level course in each of mathematics and physics (or equivalent).
Cr. 3.
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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PHYS 57000 - Selected Topics in Physics
Specialized topics in physics selected from time to time.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Dual Level Course
Undergraduate-Graduate
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POL 10001 - American Political Controversies
Introduction to current or past American political controversies. The course content will present multiple sides of complex issues. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable with a different topic up to 6 credit hours.
Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
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POL 10101 - Introduction to Political Science
Introductory survey of the discipline of political science: integrates basic elements of American politics, political theory, comparative politics, and international relations. Intended especially for actual or prospective majors.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library Course.
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POL 10300 - Introduction to American Politics
Introduction to the nature of government and the dynamics of American politics. Origin and nature of the American federal system and its present political party base.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library course.
Subject Area
[PSAM] American Politics
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POL 10500 - Introduction to Political Theory
Perennial problems of political philosophy, including relationships between rulers and ruled, nature of authority, social conflict, character of political knowledge, and objectives of political action.
Cr. 3.
Notes
Approved by Arts and Sciences for the Cultural Studies (Western Tradition) requirement.
Subject Area
[PSPP] Political Philosophy
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POL 10700 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Examines countries around the world to investigate fundamental questions about politics. Topics include democratic development, promotion of economic prosperity, maintenance of security, and management of ethnic and religious conflict. Critical thinking skills encouraged. Cases for comparison include advanced industrialized democracies, communist and former communist countries, and developing countries.
Cr. 3.
Notes
[Credit not given for both POL 10700]
Subject Area
[PSCO] Comparative Politics
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