2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 259 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index PHYS-4450 Optics –Fa 3 hours Introduction to the study of classical and modern optics, including geometric optics, wave optics, and quantum optics. Topics include thin lenses, thick lenses and systems of lenses, mirrors, aberrations, lens design, interference, coherence, diffraction, polarization, and holography. Prerequisites: PHYS-2120 General Physics II; MATH-2710 Calculus III. (even years) PHYS-4520 Quantum Mechanics I –Fa 3 hours An introduction to the principles and theory of quantum mechanics including: the wave function, the time-independent Schrodinger’s Equation, mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics, quantum mechanics in three dimensions, and systems of identical particles. Prerequisite: PHYS-3510 Modern Physics. (even years) PHYS-4530 Quantum Mechanics II –Sp 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. (even years) PHYS-4550 Solid State Physics –Sp 3 hours Studies of basic concepts and important applications in solid physics; discussion topics include crystal structures, crystal dynamics, free electron model, energy bands in periodic potentials, semiconductor and semiconductor devices, magnetic order. Prerequisite: PHYS-3350 Thermal Physics. (odd years) 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) Music Private Study (PLMU) Private instruction for credit in piano, voice, guitar, orchestral and band instruments, and composition is available to all music majors. Students with majors outside of the department of music and worship need special approval from the department chair. Credit in performance lessons is based on a minimum of six hours of practice and one half-hour lesson per week for one hour of credit. An audition is required for initial registration. Continued registration is based on satisfactory progress as determined each semester by the instructor. (Fees: private lesson fee $300 and practice room fee $100 per credit hour) PLMU-1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 Organ 1–2 hours PLMU-1100, 2100, 3100, 4100 Piano 1–2 hours PLMU-1200, 2200, 3200, 4200 Voice 1–2 hours PLMU-1300, 2300, 3300, 4300 Trumpet 1–2 hours PLMU-1310, 2310, 3310, 4310 Trombone/Baritone Horn 1–2 hours PLMU-1320, 2320, 3320, 4320 French Horn 1–2 hours PLMU-1330, 2330, 3330, 4330 Tuba 1–2 hours PLMU-1400, 2400, 3400, 4400 Clarinet 1–2 hours PLMU-1410, 2410, 3410, 4410 Flute 1–2 hours PLMU-1420, 2420, 3420, 4420 Saxophone 1–2 hours PLMU-1430, 2430, 3430, 4430 Oboe 1–2 hours PLMU-1440, 2440, 3440, 4440 Bassoon 1–2 hours PLMU-1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 Violin 1–2 hours PLMU-1510, 2510, 3510, 4510 Viola 1–2 hours PLMU-1520, 2520, 3520, 4520 Cello 1–2 hours PLMU-1530, 2530, 3530, 4530 Double Bass 1–2 hours PLMU-1550, 2550, 3550, 4550 Harp 1–2 hours PLMU-1600, 2600, 3600, 4600 Guitar 1–2 hours PLMU-1700, 2700, 3700, 4700 Percussion 1–2 hours PLMU-1810, 2810, 3810, 4810 1–2 hours Contemporary Piano –Fa, Sp Prerequisites: music or worship student, or instructor approval. PLMU-1820, 2820, 3830, 4840 1–2 hours Contemporary Voice –Fa, Sp Prerequisites: music or worship student, or instructor approval. PLMU-1830, 2830, 3830, 4830 1–2 hours Contemporary Guitar –Fa, Sp Prerequisites: music or worship student, or instructor approval. PLMU-2800, 3800, 4800 Music Composition 1–2 hours PLMU-3900 Junior Recital 1 hour Music major performance emphasis students should register for this course the semester they are ready to present their junior recital. Program is presented in a half recital format. (Fee: $75) PLMU-3910 Junior Seminar –Sp 1 hour Group preparation for Senior project capstone presentation. Prerequisite: junior status. PLMU-4900 Senior Recital 1 hour Music majors should register for this course the semester in which their recitals are to be presented. Capstone course. (Fee: $75) PLMU-4910 Senior Seminar –Fa, Sp 1 hour One-on-one preparation for the senior project capstone presentation. Prerequisite: PLMU-3910 Junior Seminar (Fee: $100) PLMU-4920 Senior Project –Sp 1 hour The capstone project for the B.A. in Music degree. Students may register for this course at the same time as Senior Seminar. (Fee: $75) Political Science (POLS) POLS-2000 Introduction to Political Science –Fa 3 hours This course offers students a window into the discipline of political science. Students will be exposed to basic methods of the discipline, the fundamental issues of biblical integration and political science, as well as the dominant sub-fields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy. Course Descriptions | PHYS-4550 – POLS-2000