Courses
PO 121 DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides an introduction to the American political system, beginning with constitutional foundations, then examining how major political institutions actually function. The course explores politics through analysis of parties, interest groups, voting behavior, and the different ways citizens have participated in and shaped American democratic life.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
PY 111 GENERAL PHYSICS I 3.0 Credit(s)
Non-calculus-based course covering the basic principles of mechanics (units, vectors, 1D and 2D motion, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, work, momentum, rotational motion, and gravitation), fluid mechanics, temperature, and thermal expansion. A prerequisite to PY 113. Prerequisite: Take MA-140 or higher
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
PY 112 GENERAL PHYSICS II 3.0 Credit(s)
Non-calculus-based course covering basic principles of thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and geometrical optics. A prerequisite to PY 114. Prerequisite: Pre: PY 111
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
PY 113 GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I 1.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental training in physical measurements in mechanics (base physical quantities, vectors, acceleration of gravity, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, momentum, rotational motion) and Archimedes' principle. Prerequisite: Take PY-111 or PY-113 after the completion of PY-111
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
PY 114 GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II 1.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental training in physical measurements in specific heat, wave motion, sound, electricity, light, and optical devices. Prerequisite: Pre: PY 113
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
PY 151 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I 3.0 Credit(s)
Calculus-based course covering basic principles of mechanics (units, vectors, 1D and 2D motion, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, work, momentum, rotational motion, and gravitation) and fluid mechanics. A prerequisite to PY 152, 153. Prerequisite: MA 152;
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY 152 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II 3.0 Credit(s)
Calculus-based course covering basic principles of thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and geometrical optics. A prerequisite to CH 331 and PY 154. Prerequisite: PY 151;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PY 153 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental training in physical measurements in mechanics (base physical quantities, vectors, acceleration of gravity, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, momentum, rotational motion) and Archimedes' principle. Prerequisite: Take PY-151
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY 154 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental training in physical measurements in specific heat, wave motion, sound, electricity, light, and optical devices. Prerequisite: Take PY-153
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
SO 110 SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION 3.0 Credit(s)
Students are taught how to investigate social issues as sociologists do-by tracing the troubles of men and women back to broader social forces and problems. The relevance of sociology is demonstrated through examples of applied sociology and through the students' use of social theory and methods to address social problems.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer 1 Sems All Years
SP 103 ADVANCED BEGINNING SPANISH I 3.0 Credit(s)
For students with some knowledge of Spanish (one or two years of high school and not native speakers). Courses review basic grammar patterns. Extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Placement by department.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
SP 104 ADVANCED BEGINNING SPANISH II 3.0 Credit(s)
For students with some knowledge of Spanish (one or two years of high school and not native speakers). Courses review basic grammar patterns. Extensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Placement by department. Prerequisite: Take SP 103
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
SP 107 BUSINESS SPANISH 3.0 Credit(s)
The study of the Spanish language tailored to practical use in the business world. Offered at the beginners level.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
SW 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the profession of social work as a career choice. Focuses on generalist social work practice as a societal response to social problems with an orientation to professional knowledge, skills, values, and ethics.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
SW 140 PERSPECTIVES-FAMILY VIOLENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
The effects and characteristics of family violence from the legal, medical, and social perspectives. Incidence and preconditions of child abuse, spousal abuse, and elder abuse are studied.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years