Aasg 0961 Study Skills

RELG 2911 - Special Topics in Religion
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
May be repeated for credit, depending on content. Unlimited repeats permitted.
RELG 2981 - Independent Study in Religion
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
May be repeated for credit, depending on content. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Religion, Youth Ministry. Unlimited repeats permitted.Course Attributes: Requires Department Approval.
RELG 3001 - Christian Thought to 1500
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Christian history, theology and ethics from the formative period of the Church to the late Middle Ages. Emphasis on the Christian response to cultural settings, efforts to define orthodoxy, philosophers, theologians and mystics. Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Sophomore, Senior, Junior.Course Attributes: AS-HUM - Humanities, Critical and Creative Thinking, Effective Comm Writing, GE_Knwlg of Human Thgt/Culture.
RELG 3011 - Christian Thought 1500 to the Present
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Christian history, theology and ethics from the Reformation to the present. The rise of confessions, Enlightenment challenges to religion, and representative theologians and issues from the past two centuries. Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Sophomore, Senior, Junior.Course Attributes: AS-HUM - Humanities, Critical and Creative Thinking, Effective Comm Non-Writing, GE_Knwlg of Human Thgt/Culture.
RELG 3021 - Buddhism
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
The ideas and practices of the Buddhist tradition in Asia as well as in the West, with emphasis on the life and teachings of the Buddha and the evolution of extremely diverse forms of Buddhism. Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Sophomore, Senior, Junior.Course Attributes: AS -Non Western Cultural, AS-HUM - Humanities, Diversity-Human Interaction, GE_Knwlg of Human Thgt/Culture.
RELG 3911 - Special Topics in Religion
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
May be repeated for credit, depending on content. Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Sophomore, Senior, Junior.Unlimited repeats permitted.
RELG 4901 - Religion Senior Essay I
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
The first stage of the capstone project for religion majors and youth ministry majors: completion of an annotated bibliography on a selected topic in consultation with a faculty advisor. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Religion, Youth Ministry. Course Attributes: AS-HUM - Humanities, Critical and Creative Thinking.
RELG 4911 - Religion Senior Essay II
2 Credits Normal Grading Mode
The second and final stage of the capstone project for religion majors and youth ministry majors: completion of and presentation of the research paper proposed in RELG 4901. Prerequisite(s):RELG 4901 Minimum Grade of C. Must be enrolled in one of the following Major fields of study: Religion, Youth Ministry. Course Attributes: AS-HUM - Humanities, Effective Comm Non-Writing, Effective Comm Writing.
RELG 4981 - Independent Study in Religion
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
May be repeated for credit, depending on content. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Religion, Youth Ministry. Unlimited repeats permitted.Course Attributes: Requires Department Approval.
YMIN 0011 - Youth Ministry Observation 1
0 Credits Grading mode is S/U
Observation of and reflection on youth ministry in a congregational setting related to one's own denominational tradition. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry.
YMIN 0021 - Youth Ministry Observation 2
0 Credits Grading mode is S/U
Observation of and reflection on youth ministry in a congregational setting different from one's own denominational tradition. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry.
YMIN 0031 - Youth Ministry Observation 3
0 Credits Grading mode is S/U
Observation and reflection on ministry to youth in a culturally, racially, and/or socioeconomically diverse setting. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry.
YMIN 0041 - Internship: Group Reflection
0 Credits Grading mode is S/U
Group reflection on issues pertaining to students' internships. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry.
YMIN 2531 - Youth Ministry Issues and Settings
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Exploration of various settings for youth ministry, including weekly youth meetings, camps, mission trips, Sunday School, and community service. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite(s): (YMIN 001 Minimum Grade of S or YMIN 0011 Minimum Grade of S) and (YMIN 002 Minimum Grade of S or YMIN 0021 Minimum Grade of S) and (YMIN 003 Minimum Grade of S or YMIN 0031 Minimum Grade of S). Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry.
YMIN 2901 - Special Topics in Youth Ministries
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
May be repeated for credit depending on course content. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry. Unlimited repeats permitted.
YMIN 2991 - Independent Study in Youth Ministries
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
May be repeated for credit, depending on content. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry. Unlimited repeats permitted.Course Attributes: Requires Department Approval.
YMIN 3901 - Special Topics in Youth Ministries
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
May be repeated for credit, depending on content. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry. Unlimited repeats permitted.
YMIN 4101 - Youth Ministry Internship
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Internship in youth ministry in various possible settings: congregation, camp, mission trip, etc. Each credit hour requires 45 hours of practicum experience. Prerequisite(s): (YMIN 001 Minimum Grade of C or YMIN 0011 Minimum Grade of C) and (YMIN 002 Minimum Grade of C or YMIN 0021 Minimum Grade of C) and (YMIN 003 Minimum Grade of C or YMIN 0031 Minimum Grade of C). Corequisite(s): YMIN 0041. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry. This course is repeatable for a total of 6 hours.
YMIN 4531 - Principles of Christian Education
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
The philosophy, theory, and current methods of Christian education. The relationship of Christian education to other areas of ministry (e.g., worship). Offered alternate years. Prerequisite(s): (YMIN 2531 Minimum Grade of C or YMIN 253 Minimum Grade of C) and (YMIN 4101 Minimum Grade of C or YMIN 410 Minimum Grade of C). Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry.
YMIN 4991 - Independent Study in Youth Ministries
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
May be repeated for credit depending on course content. Must be enrolled in one of the following Fields of Study: Youth Ministry. Unlimited repeats permitted.Course Attributes: Requires Department Approval.
PHYS 1001 - Conceptual Physics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Issues involving science and society, classical physics, relativity, atomic and nuclear physics. Students may not receive credit for PHYS 1001 after completion of either PHYS 2121 or 2321. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, GE_Knowledge of Phys/Nat World, Scientific and Quant Literacy.
PHYS 1031 - Exploring Physics and Astronomy
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
The course will take a detailed look at important historical and cultural perspectives on astronomy. Qualitative and quantitative study of physics used in art including the Fibonacci sequence, the golden ratio and fractal art. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, GE_Knowledge of Phys/Nat World.
PHYS 1051 - Planetary Astronomy
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Introduction to solar system science, history of astronomy, telescopes, basic earth science. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, GE_Knowledge of Phys/Nat World, Scientific and Quant Literacy.
PHYS 1061 - Stars and Galaxies
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Structure, motions and evolution of stars, interstellar material, galaxies and the universe as a whole. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, GE_Knowledge of Phys/Nat World, Scientific and Quant Literacy.
PHYS 1081 - Planetary Astronomy Laboratory
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Laboratory and mathematical companion to PHYS 1051.
PHYS 1091 - Stars and Galaxies Laboratory
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Laboratory and mathematical companion to PHYS 1061.
PHYS 1901 - Special Topics in Physics
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
_ This course may be repeated 4 times. This course is repeatable for a total of 6 hours.
PHYS 1911 - Special Topics in Summer Honors Institute
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Topics in Physics. Enrollment is restricted to attendees of the Summer Honors Institute. May be repeated as the topic varies. Unlimited repeats permitted.Course Attributes: Requires Instructor Approval.
PHYS 2051 - Physics with Health Science Applications
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Selected basic physical principles and their application to health science. Topics include levers and torques, fluid dynamics, electrical conduction, magnetism, optics, and radiation. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, GE_Knowledge of Phys/Nat World.
PHYS 2111 - General Physics 1
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Classic Newtonian mechanics. Oscillatory motion. Thermodynamics. Algebra and trigonometry used. The corresponding laboratory is PHYS 2341. Offered fall semester. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, GE_Knowledge of Phys/Nat World.
PHYS 2121 - General Physics 2
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Electric and magnetic phenomena. Waves, sound, and optics. Algebra and trigonometry are used. The corresponding laboratory is PHYS 2351. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2111 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2311 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 211 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 231 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 2311 - Physics 1
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Classic Newtonian mechanics. Oscillatory motion. Thermodynamics. Differential and integral calculus are used. The corresponding laboratory is PHYS 2341. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):MATH 1611 Minimum Grade of D or MATH 1631 Minimum Grade of D or MATH 157 Minimum Grade of D or MATH 163 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, GE_Knowledge of Phys/Nat World.
PHYS 2321 - Physics 2
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Electric and magnetic phenomena. Waves, sound, and optics. Differential and integral calculus are used. The corresponding laboratory is PHYS 2351. Offered fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2311 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 231 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 2341 - Physics Laboratory 1
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Experiments in Newtonian mechanics. Oscillatory motion. Thermodynamics. PHYS 2111 or 2311 should be taken concurrently, or instructor's permission must be obtained. Offered fall and spring semesters.
PHYS 2351 - Physics Laboratory 2
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Experiments in electricity and magnetism, and optics. PHYS 2121 or 2321 should be taken concurrently, or instructor's permission must be obtained. Offered fall and spring semesters.
PHYS 2901 - Special Topics in Physics
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
_ This course may be repeated 4 times. This course is repeatable for a total of 6 hours.
PHYS 2931 - Independent Study
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Individual study of topics in physics. May be repeated as the topic varies. Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Sophomore, Freshman.Unlimited repeats permitted.
PHYS 3011 - Advanced Physics Research Lab
2 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Statistical analysis of data and error propagation. Linear and non-linear curve fitting. Design and construction of scientific apparatus. Signal conditioning. Optical techniques. Vacuum systems. Research and scholarship ethics. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2121 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: Effective Comm Non-Writing, Informed Ethical Responses.
PHYS 3051 - Modern Physics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
General and special relativity, quantum and wave mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2121 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Integration Across Disciplines.
PHYS 3111 - Nuclear Physics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, nuclear constituents, fundamentals of nuclear reactor theory and design, shielding and safety principles in nuclear physics. Offered alternate spring semesters. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3411 - Optics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Elements of geometrical optics; wave optics: interference, diffraction, polarization; Fourier optics; basics of coherence theory and properties of lasers; holography: theory and actual exposure of various types of holograms. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2121 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences, Informed Responses-Aesthetics.
PHYS 3451 - Math Methods
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Mathematics applied to solving physical problems in electricity and magnetism, mechanics, quantum mechanics, optics. Vector analysis: gradient, divergence, curl; tensor analysis; determinants and matrices: eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization; series solutions of differential equations: Legendre equation, Hermite polynomials; Fourier series and transform. Offered alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2121 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3471 - Introductory Astrophysics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Physical nature of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe as a whole. Particle and wave properties of light and matter, the Bohr atom, and astronomical instrumentation. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2121 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3511 - Solid State
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Basic elements of the physics of solids: the crystalline structure; thermal and electrical conductivity; semiconductors; magnetic properties of solids; superconductivity. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 3051 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3531 - Statistical Mechanics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Properties of gases, thermal properties of solids and liquids. Thermodynamic laws. Heat transfer. Kinetic thermodynamic laws. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2121 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3551 - Electronics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Theory of solid state devices, rectifier circuits, transistor amplifiers, oscillators and modulators, instrumentation applications. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2121 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3571 - Computational Physics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Methods and problems in computational physics. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 3451 Minimum Grade of D and ECCS 4611 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3731 - Analytical Mechanics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Vector analysis, kinematics, conservative forces, planetary motion, pendulum, free and forced oscillations, coupled systems and normal coordinates, angular momentum, rigid bodies. Offered alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2121 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3751 - Quantum Mechanics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
The mathematical language of quantum mechanics; the postulates of quantum mechanics; the one-dimensional Schrodinger equation; the 3-dimensional Schrodinger equation; the hydrogen atom; angular momentum; the interpretation of quantum mechanics. Offered alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2121 Minimum Grade of D or PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3901 - Special Topics in Physics
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
_ This course may be repeated 4 times. This course is repeatable for a total of 6 hours.
PHYS 3951 - Independent Research
1 to 2 Credits Grading mode is S/U
_ This course may be repeated 4 times. This course is repeatable for a total of 8 hours.
PHYS 4111 - Electricity and Magnetism 1
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Electrostatic field theory, capacitance, multipole expansion, dielectric properties of matter; magnetic field theory; electromagnetic induction; magnetic properties of matter; Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. Offered alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 2321 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 4121 - Electricity and Magnetism 2
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Advanced electric and magnetic fields; electric and magnetic properties of solids, electromagnetic radiation. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 4111 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 4151 - Plasma Physics
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Single particle motions. Plasmas as fluids. Waves and wave formation in plasmas. Nonlinear effects in plasmas. Course Attributes: AS - Math \ Natural Sciences.
PHYS 4901 - Special Topics in Physics
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Part of the Physics major program and offered when needed. This course may be repeated 4 times. This course is repeatable for a total of 6 hours.
PHYS 4931 - Independent Study
1 to 3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Individual study of topics in physics. May be repeated as the topic varies. Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Senior, Junior.Unlimited repeats permitted.
PHYS 4951 - Senior Thesis Seminar
2 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Written and oral presentation of the complete Capstone Research Project. The Research Project is written in the format of a scientific manuscript and presented during a formal seminar. This course will be the culmination of the Capstone experience. Prerequisite(s):PHYS 3951 Minimum Grade of D. Course Attributes: Critical and Creative Thinking, Effective Comm Writing.
PHYS 4971 - Independent Research
1 to 3 Credits Grading mode is S/U
Part of the Physics major program and offered when needed. This course may be repeated 4 times. This course is repeatable for a total of 8 hours.
CJ 1211 - Introduction To Criminal Justice
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Concepts, issues, substance, structures of the American criminal justice system, causes of criminal behavior, theories of law and punishment, and the roles of various actors within the system. Course Attributes: AS-SOCSCI - Social Science, Critical and Creative Thinking, Effective Comm Non-Writing, GE_Knowledge of Human Society.
CJ 2001 - Criminal Justice Systems: The Police
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Historical, philosophical and legal basis of police institutions, practices and procedures. Issue oriented course. Discussion topics will vary with prevailing policing issues. Course Attributes: AS-SOCSCI - Social Science, GE_Knowledge of Human Society.
CJ 2101 - Criminal Justice Systems: The Courts
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Prosecution and defense in criminal cases. Constitutional rules that apply to criminal cases at trial and under appeal. The concept of due process. The rights and limitations of the state and the defense under the Bill of Rights. Preliminary hearings, arraignment, trials, sentencing, and appeals. Course Attributes: AS-SOCSCI - Social Science, GE_Knowledge of Human Society.
CJ 2201 - Criminal Justice Systems: Corrections
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Historical, philosophical and legal basis of correctional procedures and institutions. Probation and parole. Issue oriented course. Discussion topics will vary with prevailing corrections issues. Course Attributes: AS-SOCSCI - Social Science, GE_Knowledge of Human Society.
CJ 2301 - Criminal Justice Systems: Juvenile Justice
3 Credits Normal Grading Mode
Course will explore the unique challenges of hte juvenile court systems including but not limited to the history of juvenile courts, juvenile legislation, policing juveniles, detaining juveniles, the juvenile court systems and corrections, and future trends in juvenile justice. Course Attributes: AS-SOCSCI - Social Science, GE_Knowledge of Human Society.
CJ 3021 - Nature Center Seminar In Criminal Justice
1 Credit Normal Grading Mode
Weekend seminar at the Metzger Nature Center on a wide range of topics in criminal justice. May be repeated as topic varies. There is an additional fee for this course. Unlimited repeats permitted.