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PHYS-4530 Quantum Mechanics II
3 hours
Continuation of Quantum Mechanics I. Topics treated include
identical particles, spectral hyperfine structure, magnetic
properties of matter, external fields, atomic spectroscopy of outer
electrons, atomic spectroscopy of inner electrons, high-energy
photon effects, molecular binding and spectra, emission and
absorption of light, many particle system, W.K.B. approximation,
angular momentum theory.
Prerequisite: PHYS-4520 Quantum
Mechanics I.
PHYS-4800 Senior Seminar–Physics
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
A presentation of the basic principles of the major disciplines
of the sciences with a focus on the interrelationships of the
science disciplines to each other. Students present a paper from
library or laboratory research in their area of physics with a focus
on integration. Each student must obtain approval of the topic
from their advisor and seminar instructor and must set the date
of presentation before enrolling in the course. A paper and oral
presentation are required that include the background, setup,
data collection, analysis, and conclusions from their research. The
student must also attend a minimum of 10 seminars during the
senior year. Guest lecturers and faculty members may present
papers at the invitation of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Senior
status; PHYS-3110 Intermediate Physics Lab; attendance of a
minimum of 10 seminars during the sophomore and junior years;
permission of instructor.
PHYS-4880 Topics in Physics
1–3 hours
Study of topics of interest from modern and classical physics
such as quantum theory, relativity, statistical mechanics,
lasers, solid state physics, advanced classical mechanics, and
atmospheric physics.
Prerequisites: PHYS-2130 General Physics
III; MATH-2710 Calculus III.
PHYS-4900 Independent Study in Physics
1–3 hours
Independent research in the various branches of physics
and allied fields of application. Submission and approval of
a research proposal must precede registration.
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.
(Fee: $25/hour)
Science Education (SCED)
SCED-3110 Clinical Teaching in Science
–Sp
1 hour
This course is designed to provide preservice science teachers
clinical experiences within grad 7–12 classrooms. Students are
assigned to assist cooperating science teachers in facilitating
student learning in science content and process skills. Preservice
science teachers will plan instructional outcomes, teaching
strategies and assessments for the experience and implement
them in the local school science classroom.
Prerequisites: teacher
education core courses.
SCED-3120 Teaching Science
–Fa
3 hours
Introduces prospective secondary school science teachers
to the curriculum, materials, and methods of classroom and
laboratory science teaching. Attention will be given to the
philosophy and education psychology theories that are currently
influencing science education and the methods of instruction that
arise from these theories. Teacher education students participate
in activities and complete assignments designed to provide
experience in science lesson planning, acquisition of classroom
and laboratory resources, and strategies of maintaining science
laboratory safety.
Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education
Program.
(Fee $100)
Department of Social Work
Course Descriptions
Social Work (SWK)
SWK-1100 Total Immersion Experience
–Sp
1 hour
Available to all students. Preprofessional experience for
students interested in social work. Participation with a social
service agency, shadowing a social worker (who has a degree
in social work or who is licensed as a social worker) for five full
and consecutive days to better understand: (1) social work as a
vocation; (2) the vulnerable populations social workers serve; (3)
the professional helping relationship; and (4) the agency setting.
Students must complete this course before applying for admission
to the program. (Fee: $60)
SWK-2330 Introduction to Social Work
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Available to all students. This course gives an introduction to
the social work profession and a variety of fields of social work
practice. It includes a study of the historical development and
professionalization of social work. There will be an overview of the
integration of faith and practice and the program’s poverty focus.
Crosslisted as SOC or SWK. (Fee: $55)
SWK-2350 Field Survey
–Fa, Sp
2 hours
Experiential learning through visitation and observation of social
workers and interdisciplinary teams in agency settings. Course
provides detailed exposure to fields of social work practice, the
role of social work, and agency structure. There is a special
emphasis on understanding the dynamics of the professional
helping relationship given the client’s membership in certain
groups. Does not count toward social science elective for general
education. (Fee: $40)
SWK-2500 Social Work with Aging Populations
–Fa
3 hours
This course is designed to equip the student for beginning
professional social work practice with the elderly population. Focus
is on the issues related to aging, including wellness in senior living
as well as disease. Students will gain knowledge of the varied
social work careers that serve the aged as well as agencies that
serve the elderly.
SWK-2820 Social Work in Mental Health Settings
–Sp
3 hours
This survey course exposes the student to the complexities of
social work practice in mental health environments in the context
of a biblical worldview. The course teaches how mental health
diagnoses are defined and identified. It examines the systems of
care that currently exist for the mentally ill, their families, and the
community and the roles social workers fill within these systems.
SWK-2840
3 hours
Concepts of Chemical Dependency
–Fa, Sp, Su
Available to all students. This course presents an overview
of the social, economic, political, legal, spiritual, and ethical
considerations concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and other
drugs in our culture. Various philosophies and perspectives on
drugs and abuse as well as treatment and prevention options for
individuals and families will be discussed. Crosslisted as CRJU,
PYCH, SOC, or SWK.
SWK-2900 Ethics in the Helping Professions
–Sp
3 hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to current
issues and ethical dilemmas confronting professional helpers.
The course encourages development of critical thinking skills
by looking at dilemmas from a multifaceted point of view. Codes
of ethics for the various helping professions are reviewed and
emphasis is placed on understanding these codes. The course
strives to provide the student a foundation in basic concepts
of ethics and values, an understanding of the complexity of
ethical decision making, and a sense of how their own values
affect practice. The primary focus of this course is ethics, critical
thinking, decision making, and self awareness. Crosslisted as
SOC or SWK.
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Course Descriptions
PHYS-4530 – SWK-2900
SOCIAL WORK