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PAD 5250 - Intergovernmental Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Surveys the basic literature of intergovernmental management and examines the interactive role of managers at federal, state, and local levels of government. Emphasis is on current intergovernmental issues. Prer., Graduate students or students with bachelor’s degree.
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PAD 5260 - Managing in a Multicultural Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Using a systems approach, diversity within organizations is examined through the construction and review of theories in private, public and nonprofit organizations. Existing modes of managing diversity are examined and analyzed.
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PAD 5262 - Leadership Workshop 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This skill building workshop focuses on issues of effective leadership in the organizational setting and enables participants to examine their own leadership style(s) and how those styles influence others. Models of effective leadership are examined and applied to the specific work settings of those participating, with distinctions between leadership and management being developed.
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PAD 5265 - Group Dynamics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores small group processes and the theories that strive to explain them, with particular attention focused on workplace teams. The course provides an introduction to theories, studies, and empirical findings pertaining to groups and teams, with an emphasis on managerial and organizational implications and applications. Topics include stages of group development, team processes, conflict, power and influence in groups, decision-making, leadership, diversity, problem-solving, virtual teams, and the impact of organizational culture.
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PAD 5268 - Presentation, Training, and Teaching in Public Administration and Criminal Justice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Develops public speaking skills in professional settings and facilitation skills in the workplace, and introduces the teaching of public administration, public policy, and criminal justice. Students will make presentations, use technology, lecture, lead discussions, use the case method, and learn how to motivate others through training or educational experiences. Individual teaching philosophies and styles are developed. Students will lecture to an undergraduate class in the School of Public Affairs. Meets with C J 5268.
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PAD 5270 - Management Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
With a focus on the balance between one’s personal and professional life, this course seeks to identify and apply principles out of which public managers can increase their effectiveness. Considering such issues as stress management, creative problem solving, time management, cooperative work strategies, effective listening, decision-making, and mechanisms for increasing power, this course has a strong focus on enabling students to personally apply the concepts considered.
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PAD 5271 - Managing Conflict and Change 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the process of change in organizations, communities and society and the conflicts that arise within those organizations. Through the use of relevant case studies and role playing exercises, students are provided a practical framework for looking at change and managing conflict associated with change.
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PAD 5310 - Public Policy Formulation and Implementation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Building on PAD 5005, students learn how policy is developed and implemented in several levels of government - local, state, federal - and within organizations themselves. Case studies are used to explore the intricacies of developing and implementing policy and the political, economic, and institutional contexts that affect these two stages of policy development. Students also consider different criteria that can be used to judge the effectiveness of programs and policies. Prer., PAD 5005.
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PAD 5320 - Public Policy Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides training in the systematic analysis of policy and program initiatives. The course also covers benefit cost analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis and present values. Prer., PAD 5004 or ECON 1010; Graduate and non-degree graduate students only.
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PAD 5350 - Program Evaluation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Describes the theory and methodology for the design of social research and demonstration projects and the application of analytic and statistical methods for evaluating public programs. Focus is on the application of evaluation methods and techniques of data interpretation. Report preparation is emphasized.
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PAD 5361 - Capstone Seminar 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students demonstrate their mastery of the knowledge and skills acquired in their coursework through conducting a client-based project. Students also make a juried oral presentation of the professional paper that reports project findings. This is the opportunity to apply concepts, theories, and research skills gained in the program to professional practice.Course is taken in the final semester of student’s program. Prer., PAD 5003 or CJ 5321; MPA graduate students only. Meets with C J 5361.
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PAD 5370 - Media and Public Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the conventions and practices of the print and electronic media in the United States. Students will better understand the place of the media in society, the way the media look at themselves, and how journalists confront conflicting values in the performance of their roles.
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PAD 5380 - Citizen Participation: Theory and Practice 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Tackles the issues of citizen participation and community involvement in theory and practice. Students will work in class on understanding the theoretical foundations that are relevant to citizen participation. Students will also engage in significant out-of-class projects to ground them in the practice of public involvement.
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PAD 5390 - Rethinking Social Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on United States social welfare policy. Designed to provide students with an overview of social welfare policies and programs beginning with the New Deal and progressing to study of major social welfare issues, the political and social contexts in which social policies and programs are developed and implemented, and the conflicts and reform efforts that arise.
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PAD 5410 - Administrative Law 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the legal aspects of policy implementation, particularly the relationship between courts and administrative agencies. Students will cover standards of judicial review and agency action; administrative procedure and due process; selected special topics such as rights, liabilities, and immunities of public employees; and administrative discretion and scientific uncertainty.
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PAD 5440 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Focuses on the concepts and skills necessary to negotiate policy and management decisions and manage internal conflicts. It is designed to help students understand the dynamics that affect negotiations and to apply the principles and strategies of negotiations in a variety of decision-making and dispute resolution contexts.
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PAD 5460 - Political Advocacy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course is designed to address advocacy and lobbying issues for graduate students, in the general area of public policy issues and government problems. Special attention is given to how the advocacy process works in the public sector and policy-making bodies and how lobbying techniques and processes can be understood. The general focus of the class is on practical applications at all levels of government with primary attention given to state and local government. It is anticipated that guest speakers will be invited to attend some of the classes and will have the opportunity to utilize their own academic and professional backgrounds and experiences.
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PAD 5502 - Public Financial Management and Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The use of financial resources is at the heart of governing; policy decisions are meaningful only when resources are provided to implement them. This course examines American public sector finance in relation to other nations; the national government and fiscal well-being; types of budgeting systems and their uses; creation of the national budget; structure of the local government budget; and selected topics such as debt and cash management, accounting for resource use, and forecasting financial condition.
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PAD 5540 - Organization Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of the dynamics involved in managing and facilitating change in organizations by application of behavioral science knowledge. Emphasis is placed on both cognitive and experiential learning. A background in organization theory and administrative behavior is recommended.
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PAD 5615 - Health Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Health is one of the more important policy issues facing America today. This course examines the nature of health policy and how it is impacted by politics, with a focus on the federal government’s major programs for purchasing health care, Medicare and Medicaid, and their evolution over time. The course also reviews the impact of socio-cultural context and federalism on program structure, the effects of managed care on the health care system and the state’s role in providing health care. Attention is also given to health care issues in Colorado.
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PAD 5625 - Local Government Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Relates the systems, processes, and principles of public management to the local government environment. Public management concepts such as strategic planning, bureaucracy, formal and informal organizational structures, human resource planning, management control, systems theory, and administrative behavior are explored within thecontext of local government.
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PAD 5626 - Local Government Politics and Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The perspective of politics and public policy making is essential to understanding local governance. This course focuses on local government political structures, policy analysis and formulation, political forces in administrative decision making, and relationships between professional administrations and elected officials.
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PAD 5628 - Urban Social Problems 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines local government from the perspective of sociology and group dynamics. Could include some or all of the following subjects: neighborhoods and community groups, class and race relations, community crime, social service issues, immigration, the underclass in American society, and related urban social problems.
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PAD 5650 - Disaster and Emergency Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines policies for the management of hazards, emergencies and disasters. Focuses on a series of case studies concerning major disasters and on management principles drawn from those cases. Examines the role of institution processes, government organizations and nongovernmental organizations in emergency management. Meets with CJ 5650.
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PAD 5710 - Public Sector Technology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces participants to innovative and cutting-edge technology in the public sector. Emphasizes current information technology concepts, issues and practices, systems, self-service kiosks, groupware, simulations, imaging systems, data warehousing, and the Internet/World Wide Web.
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PAD 5930 - Battered Women and the Legal System 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides a practical understanding of how the following relate to battered women and their children: a) major developments in federal, state, tribal, administrative, statutory, and case law; b) the role and responses of law enforcement, judges, attorneys, victim assistance providers, and other legal system agents; and c) the role and process of victim advocacy. Meets with CJ 5930.
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PAD 5950 - Introduction to Homeland Defense 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides an overview of homeland security, with an emphasis on homeland defense and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), its mission, the other government organizations it interfaces with, and constraints on those relationships. Course participants will gain an understanding of homeland security and homeland defense from the perspectives of the primary national-level players: the Department of Defense, USNORTHCOM, and the Department of Homeland Security. Major topics that will be explored in depth include the national strategy for homeland security, strategic and military force approaches to countering the terrorist threat, civilian and military roles, military-civil relationships based on Posse Comitatus, the National Guard, and USNORTHCOM and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) roles and missions. Experience and/or academic work in civil government or military-related areas preferred.
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PAD 5951 - Interagency Relationships in Homeland Security and Homeland Defense 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An in-depth study of the relationships between and among the many agencies involved in homeland security and homeland defense ranging from Federal departments to individual state agencies to local first responders is provided in this course. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the roles, missions, capabilities, and significant issues of those agencies the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) primarily interfaces with. Major topics will include the homeland security policy making process, organization theory and public management dimensions forhomeland security agencies, intergovernmental and interagency relationships, consequence and disaster management, legal issues, and information sharing. Prer., PAD 5950 or consent of instructor.
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PAD 5952 - Protection of Critical Infrastructure 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces the set of critical infrastructures, with emphasis on threats, vulnerabilities, and information infrastructures. The principles of systems engineering with emphasis on risk-based decision making and systems thinking will be presented. A term project is required.
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PAD 5953 - National Security Intelligence 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces intelligence history, the theoretical framework behind intelligence, U.S. intelligence organizations, basic intelligence concepts and functions, and intelligence for national, military, homeland security, and infrastructure policy makers. Designed for students interested in or already working in government, law enforcement, and/or private sector security.
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PAD 5954 - Democracy, Policy, and Security 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the intelligence-policy dynamic, policy-practitioner relationships, oversight mechanisms in the United States and elsewhere, and issues related to intelligence failures. Examines contextual factors influencing the development of national and homeland security strategies, and the role intelligence plays in doctrine, technology, and international relations.
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PAD 5955 - Counterterrorism Intelligence 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines how intelligence supports the diverse roles, structures, missions, and capabilities of the agencies in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Also examines the role intelligence plays in protecting critical infrastructure, the relationship between national intelligence agencies and local law enforcement, and emerging concepts in intelligence such as state fusion centers and intelligence-led policing. Prer., PAD 5953 or CJ 5953; Graduate and non-degree graduate students only.
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PAD 5956 - Analytical Intelligence Methodologies 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Capstone course of the intelligence curriculum. Examines analytic intelligence techniques and methodologies. Provides students increased analytic capacity and fosters critical thinking. Reviews epistemology; inductive, deductive, and abductive reasoning; multivariate analysis; cognitive bias; alternative competing hyptheses; and denial and deception. Includes a complex analytic team project on contemporary intelligence issues. Prer., PAD 5953 or CJ 5953, PAD 5954 or CJ 5954, PAD 5955 or CJ 5955; Graduate and non-degree graduate students only.
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PAD 5957 - Understanding the Threat 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Understanding the source of the threat can help in dealing with terrorists and others who could threaten our homeland. This course will provide attendees with an understanding of the source of threats that may help them in developing effective methods of deterring, preventing, and defeating those threats. Topics may include the history of terrorism, psychology of terrorists, terrorist organizations and support, terrorism organiztions, international law, weapons of mass destruction, and asymmetric threats. Current readings and research will be emphasized. Students will investigate a specific threat and determine from that knowledge how best to deal with that threat. Graduate students only. Meets with CJ 5957.
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PAD 6115 - Grant Writing 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform one of the most critical functions for any public or nonprofit sector agency today: gaining funds through proposals. Students learn how to find a funding source among various public and private sources and how to plan and write a proposal.
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PAD 6600 - Special Topics in Public Administration 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Courses with this number cover a variety of special topics relevant to public or nonprofit administration. Course may be taken for credit more than once, provided subject matter is not repeated.
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PAD 6910 - Field Study in Public Administration 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For students who have not had substantial professional experience in public or nonprofit organizations. Prer., 18 hours of graduate-level PAD or CJ coursework; MPA graduate students only.
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PAD 6950 - Master’s Thesis 3 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
The master’s thesis is available in lieu of P AD 5361 for MPA students who have achieved an exceptional academic record and who wish to pursue in-depth independent research of a theoretical nature. The thesis may be undertaken in lieu of up to 6 credits of elective coursework by students who meet eligibility requirements outlined in the MPA thesis option guidelines. Prer., MPA graduate students only.
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PAD 9500 - Independent Study 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent study in Public Administration. Prer., Consent of Instructor.
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PAD 9990 - Candidate for Degree 0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
Students who will be defending a thesis or taking qualifying exams during a given semester should enroll for this course if they are not registered for any other class. Consent of dean or faculty advisor required. Prer., MPA graduate students only.
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PES 1000 - Physics in Everyday Life 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A non-mathematical overview of physics and how it affects our everyday life. Topics to be included are balancing and equilibrium, tornadoes, weather patterns, circus balancing acts, air conditioners,musical instruments and other interesting applications of physics. Recommended for students with no science or mathematics background. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. GT-SC2.
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PES 1010 - Physics for Life Science I 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
General physics with an emphasis on applications to life sciences and health professions. GT-SC2. Prer., Two years of high school algebra or equivalent.
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PES 1020 - Physics For Life Science II 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
General physics with an emphasis on applications to life sciences and health professions. GT-SC2. Prer., PES 1010.
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PES 1040 - Physics in Science Fiction 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of the physics that exists in commonly occurring science fiction themes. Topics include a general discussion of conditions for life on other planets, orbital motion, Einstein’s theory of relativity, and electromagnetic phenomena. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. GT-SC2.
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PES 1050 - General Astronomy I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The methods and results of modern astronomy (solar systems and stars) at an elementary level. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. GT-SC2.
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PES 1060 - General Astronomy II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The methods and results of modern astronomy (solar systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, cosmology) at an elementary level. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. GT-SC2.
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PES 1080 - Science on the Nanoscale 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores nanoscale science and applications to technology on the scale of sub-atomic particles, atoms and molecules where concepts of quantum theory are important. After an introduction to concepts of quantum physics, applications to physics, biology and engineering will be examined.
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PES 1090 - General Astronomy Laboratory I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
GT-SC1. A mixture of evening viewing and indoor exercises, weather dependent. Covering such topics as constellations and telescope observations, lunar geology, distance measurements, and earth seasons. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
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PES 1100 - General Astronomy Laboratory II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
GT-SC1. A mixture of evening viewing and indoor exercises, weather dependent. Covering such topics as constellations and telescope observations, nebula and galaxy classification, distance measurements and spectroscopy. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
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PES 1110 - General Physics I - Calculus Based 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Rigorous calculus-level course in classical physics for science and engineering students. Includes measurements, vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in three dimensions, particle dynamics, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, rotation of rigid bodies, static equilibrium, oscillation, and gravity. Coreq., MATH 1350.
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PES 1120 - General Physics II 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Topics covered include electrostatics, the electric field, Gauss’s law, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, current and resistance, the magnetic field, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, inductance, oscillations, and electromagnetic waves. Prer., PES 1110, Coreq., MATH 1360.
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PES 1140 - Introduction to Physics Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Experiments designed to qualitatively verify conceptsin mechanics, light, and optics. To be taken concurrently with PES 1000 only. This lab is not required but must be taken if the student wishes credit for a natural science lab course in the natural science requirements. GT-SC1. Open only to PES 1000 students. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
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PES 1150 - General Physics Lab I Algebra Based 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to be taken with PES 1010. Experiments on mechanics and graphical analysis of results. GT-SC1. PES 1110 and PES 1710 students are to take lab PES 1160.
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PES 1160 - Advanced Physics Lab I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced calculus-based labs covering all of the major topics in mechanics ranging from projectile motion to Newton’s Laws to Conservation of Energy to Rotational Motion. Designed to be taken concurrently with PES 1110 or PES 1710.
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PES 1170 - Advanced Physics Lab I Honors Section 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced calculus-based labs covering all of the major topics in mechanics ranging from projectile motion to Newton’s Laws to Conservation of Energy to Rotational Motion. To be taken concurrently with PES 1710 Honors Physics. Students will be encouraged to use individual approach, under guidance of faculty instructor. Open to PES 1710 students only.
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PES 1210 - Introduction to Physical Science 3 Credits (Minimum)
An integrated presentation of the basic concepts of physics and chemistry for non-science majors. Topics include motion, heat, sound, light, atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, acids and bases, and radioactivity.
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PES 1240 - Physical Science Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum)
A laboratory to accompany CHEM/PES 121. Includes experiments on mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acid-base chemistry, and reaction kinetics.
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PES 1310 - A Lab of Her Own: Science and Women 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to natural science and its methods for non-science majors. It focuses on women’s participation in both the formation of scientific concepts and the development of methodology. Modern concepts of science and mathematics with an emphasis on women’s contributions to these fields will be presented. This course will also offer a feminist critique of the traditional methods of science. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. GT-SC2. Meets with PHIL 1310 and WEST 1310.
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PES 1500 - Introduction to Energy Science I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Brief history of human energy use; rudimentary energy concepts and fundamental dimensions; fossil fuels; magnetism and electricity; power plants; and environmental effects of energy production and use. GT-SC2. Meets with ENSC 1500.
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PES 1510 - Introduction to Energy Science II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Brief history of human energy use; rudimentary energy concepts and fundamental dimensions; automobiles; solar energy; wind energy; other alternative energy approaches; environmental effects of energy production and use; and solid waste management. GT-SC2. Meets with ENSC 1510.
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PES 1600 - Introductory Solar Energy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Brief history of human solar energy use; rudimentary energy concepts and fundamental dimensions; basic operation of the sun; fundamentals of thermal energy transfer and storage; economics and application of solar principles to construction; frequent computer simulation and web activities. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. GT-SC2. Meets with ENSC 1600.
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PES 1620 - Solar Energy Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Hands-on lab class emphasizing experimental techniques and the scientific method applied to solar phenomena(position and intensity) and both passive and active solar energy systems. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Prer. or Coreq., PES 1600. Meets with ENSC 1620.
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PES 1710 - Honors Physics I 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Designed for physics majors or students seriously interested in physics. Topics covered include classical mechanics and special relativity. It is a rigorous calculus-level course. The attendance of recitation class associated with lectures is obligatory. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
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PES 1720 - Honors Physics II 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Designed for physics majors or students seriously interested in physics. This second semester of honors physics covers electricity and magnetism. It is a rigorous calculus-level course. The attendance of recitation class associated with lectures is obligatory. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
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PES 1950 - Special Topics 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course covering subjects of current interest on a one- time basis. See Schedule of Courses for titles.
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PES 1970 - Special Topics 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course covering subjects of current interest on a one-time basis. See schedule of courses for titles.
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PES 2130 - General Physics III 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A continuation of PES 1120. Topics covered include fluid mechanics, waves temperature, heat and the first law of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics, geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, light, and quantum physics. Prer., PES 1120; Coreq., MATH 2350.
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PES 2150 - Physics Lab II Algebra Based 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to be taken with PES 1020. Covers radiation physics, electrostatics, AC and AC circuits, magnetic fields. GT-SC1. PES 1120 and PES 1720 students are to take lab PES 2160.
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PES 2160 - Advanced Physics Lab II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced calculus-based labs covering all of the major topics in electricity and magnetism ranging from electric fields to circuit analysis to AC circuits to magnetism. Designed to be taken concurrently with PES 1120 or PES 1720.
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PES 2500 - Sustainable Energy Fundamentals 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Past, present, and future of human energy use; rudimentary energy concepts and fundamental dimensions; efficiency of energy conversions; heat transfer; commercial electricity; alternative energy sources; environmental ramifications; energy conservation; computer simulation and web activities. This survey course is designed for science majors and assumes some knowledge of calculus and the physical sciences. Meets with ENSC 2500.
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PES 3060 - Astrophysics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A classic look at stellar characteristics, the structure and content of our galaxy and the universe in a rigorously mathematical fashion. The theory of stellar spectra is stressed along with stellar distances, magnitudes, and stellar evolution on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. Prer., PES 2130.
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PES 3130 - Modern Physics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Special relativity, development of wave-particle duality, atomic structure, Schroedinger wave equation, the hydrogen atom, atomic and molecular spectra, introduction to the solid state and band theory. Prer., PES 2130.
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PES 3150 - Modern Physics Laboratory 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Teaches the methods and procedures of experimental physics at an advanced level, including such topics as physical optics, high resolution spectroscopy, and energies of radioactive decay products.
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PES 3170 - Instrumentation Laboratory I 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Design and operation of devices for modern physics experiments. Interfacing computers with real world experiments. Requires a knowledge of Labview. Prer., PES 2150.
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PES 3180 - Instrumentation Laboratory II 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Design and operation of devices for modern physics experiments. Interfacing computers with real world experiments. Requires a knowledge of Labview. Prer., PES 2150.
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PES 3210 - Classical Mechanics I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Newtonian mechanics, oscillations, Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations, central forces, scattering, and rigid body motion. Employs vector analysis and calculus. Prer., PES 2130; Prer., or Coreq., MATH 2350.
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PES 3250 - Mathematical Methods of Physics and Engineering 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Survey of mathematical methods as preparation for advanced physics and engineering courses. Includes vector calculus, partial differential equations, special functions, Fourier analysis, and generalized functions such as the Dirac delta function.
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PES 3310 - Principles of Electricity and Magnetism 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Elements of the mathematical theory of electricity and magnetism, including electrostatics, magnetostatics, polarized media, direct and alternating current theory, and introduction to electromagnetic fieldsand waves. Prer., PES 2130 and MATH 2350.
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PES 3320 - Principles of Electricity and Magnetism II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Continuation of PES 3310. Elements of the mathematical theory of electricity and magnetism, including electrostatics, magnetostatics, polarized media, direct and alternating current theory, and an introduction to electromagnetic fields and waves. Prer., PES 3310.
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PES 3410 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Statistical mechanics applied to macroscopic physical systems; statistical thermodynamics; classical thermodynamic systems; applications to simple systems. Relationship of statistical mechanics to thermodynamics. Prer., PES 3130.
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PES 3650 - Nuclear Physics and Energy Technology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Nuclear structure, radioisotopes, nuclear reactions, fission, and fusion. Emphasis on nuclear power production and its environmental impact. Prer., PES 3130.
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PES 3670 - Wind Energy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A survey of the technology of wind energy conversion, including climatic aspects, site selection and tower height, generator and propeller design, control systems, and legal aspects.
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PES 3700 - Acoustics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Standing waves on strings and in cavities, sound spectra, solutions to the 3-dimensional D’alembert equation in cylindrical equation in cylindrical coordinates with applications to modeling wind instruments and loudspeakers. Prer., PES 2130, MATH 2350.
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PES 3950 - Special Topics 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course covering subjects of current interest on a one-time basis. See schedule of courses for titles.
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PES 3970 - Special Topics 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course covering subjects of current interest on a one-time basis. See schedule of courses for titles. Prer., PES 3130.
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PES 4150 - Solid State Laboratory 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced laboratory on the measurement of fundamental properties of solids. Includes introduction to vacuum and cryogenic technologies. One lecture and one laboratory session per week. Prer., PES 2150 and 3130. Meets with PHYS 5150.
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PES 4160 - Thin Films Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to thin film deposition and characterization. Facilities include evaporation, sputtering, Auger electron spectroscopy, ellipsometry and scanning electron microscopy. Coreq., PES 4490.
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PES 4170 - Optics Lab 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Advanced experiments in classical and modern physics are selected to accompany and supplement the previous semester lecture course in Optics, PES 4510. Among other topics, this rigorous lab course covers the emission and propagation of coherent and incoherent light, fiber optical devices, nonlinear optical effects, and introduction to devices and spectroscopic techniques based on modern optics. Prer., PES 3170, PES 3180, and PES 4510; Junior or Senior standing.
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PES 4250 - Quantum Mechanics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A sophisticated treatment of quantum mechanics including the Schroedinger equation, wave mechanics, hermitian and unitary matrices, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum and spin. Prer., PES 3130.
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PES 4260 - Quantum Mechanics II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Continuation of PES 4250, time dependent and time dependent perturbation theories, the WKB approximation, variational principle and scattering. Prer., PES 4250.
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PES 4300 - Celestial Mechanics I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Study of the fundamental principles of celestial mechanics including Kepler’s laws, Newton’s laws, and the two-body problem. Study of celestial coordinate systems, time keeping, and computation of orbits from observations as well as an introduction to perturbation theory. Prer., PES 2130, MATH 2340.
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PES 4420 - Physics of Materials 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to the physics of materials. Topics will include crystallography and defects, phase diagrams, phase transformations, diffusion, mechanical properties, and electrical properties. Prer., PES 3130.
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PES 4460 - Solid State Physics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theory of solids including crystal structure, x-ray diffraction, phonons, thermal properties of insulators, theories of metals, band structure, semiconductor impurities and doping semiconductors, junctions, superconductivity, and magnetism. Prer., PES 3130. Meets with PHYS 5460.
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PES 4480 - Surface and Interface Physics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to the solid state physics of surfaces and interfaces including structural, thermodynamic and electrical properties. Gas-surface interactions and characterization techniques will also be examined. Prer., PES 3130.
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PES 4490 - Physics of Thin Films 3 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
A combined lecture/lab course covering common techniques for the production and characterization of thin films and the physics which underlies these methods. Lab equipment includes evaporation, Auger spectroscopy, ellipsometry and scanning electron microscopy. Offered as 3 credit lecture or 4 credits with integrated lab. Prer., PES 3130. Meets with PHYS 5490.
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PES 4510 - Optics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An advanced undergraduate treatment of topics in geometrical, physical, and quantum optics. Prer., PES 2130 and either PES 3130 or 3310.
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PES 4600 - Special and General Relativity 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Investigates the theoretical and experimental basis for Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. The concept of four dimensional space-time is introduced through Special Relativity. The concept of curved space-time is presented using the mathematics of tensors. Open to juniors and seniors only. Prer., PES 2130. Meets with PHYS 5600.
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PES 4720 - Stellar Structure and Evolution 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Basic stellar astronomy and astrophysics. H-R diagrams. Principles of stellar structure including generation and energy transport. Stellar formation and evolution to compact objects. Prer., PES 3060 and PES 3410.
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PES 4810 - Senior Physics Seminar 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Presentation methods in physics. Students present on a wide variety of topics in physics culminating in a formal presentation by the student on a current research topic. Student is graded by a faculty panel on his/her presentation, defense of topic and general knowledge of physics. Approved for LAS Oral Communication requirement. Prer., Senior status in physics or consent instructor.
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PES 4850 - Senior Project 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Special experimental or theoretical research project in a field of physics or physics-related energy science. Project to be chosen in conjunction with instructor and should represent a new contribution to knowledge in the field, or a repetition of current experimental research, or a literature search and demonstrated knowledge of current theoretical research. a written report is required. Prer., Senior status in department and permission of instructor.
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