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PHYS 1417. Physical Science II. (4-3-3)
Core Area 030
Required corequisite: Laboratory for PHYS 1417
A course designed for non-science majors that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy
and meteorology. A laboratory component is included that gives practical experience to material covered in
class. Lab fee.
PHYS 2425. University Physics I. (4-3-3)
Core Area 030
Prerequisite: Credit for or registration in MATH 2413 (Calculus I).
Required corequisite: Laboratory for PHYS 2425
Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science and engineering majors; the
principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systems and
thermodynamics; and emphasis on problem solving. A laboratory component is included that gives practical
experience to material covered in class. Lab fee.
PHYS 2426. University Physics II. (4-3-3)
Core Area 030
Prerequisite: PHYS 2425 or consent of Instructor.
Required corequisite: Laboratory for PHYS 2426
Principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the
principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound light and optics.
A laboratory component is included that gives practical experience to material covered in class.
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PSYC 1300. Learning Frameworks. (3-3-0)
Core Area 090.
Cross-listed as EDUC 1300 Learning Framework
A study of the (1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation, (2) factors
that impact learning, and (3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning,
cognition and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic
strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own
strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the
learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners.
Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have
learned. (Students may register for either EDUC 1300 or PSYC 1300 but may receive credit for only one of
the two).
PSYC 2301. General Psychology. (3-3-0)
Core Area 080.
General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific
study of behavior and mental processes.
PSYC 2306. Human Sexuality. (3-3-0)
This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics will be covered from
various perspectives – biological sociological, anthropological, etc., but will focus primarily on the
psychological perspective. The goal is for each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that
will provoke thought and contribute to his/her own decision-making on sexual issues outside of the
classroom.
PSYC 2308. Child Psychology. (3-3-0)
For psychology majors. This course is not a substitute for TECA 1354.
This course will address psychological development from conception through middle childhood with
references to physical, cognitive, social and personality changes. Students will examine the interplay of
biological factors, human interaction, social structures and cultural forces in development.
