FINAL ECONOMIA
LOS MERCADOS DE FACTORES COMPETITIVOS
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1000 Physical Science 4 hrs. (3, 2)
Introduction to selected topics in physical science, with emphasis on concepts necessary to teaching science at the elementary school level. Required of all Elementary Education majors, but also open to other non-science majors.
1110 Explorations of Teaching Science I 1 hr. (1, 1)
This course offers students an opportunity to explore teaching as a vocation. The course will provide students who enjoy science an introduction to the theory and practice of teach- ing science in diverse settings. Students will meet together weekly to discuss science and to develop lessons for instructing one another and then elementary students in local public schools. No teaching experience is assumed as a prerequisite. SAME AS: BIOL/CHEM 1110.
1120 Explorations of Teaching Science II 1 hr. (1, 1)
A continuation of Explorations of Teaching Science I with similar objectives but directed towards middle school and junior high students. Upon completion of Explorations I and II students are generally able to make a decision as to whether science teaching is a desired vocation. SAME AS: BIOL/CHEM 1120.
1140 Musical Acoustics 4 hrs. (3, 2)
Survey of topics basic to the science of music. Designed to give music students a laboratory- science experience in a field relevant to their interests. Open to all students who can read music. OFFERED: 2005-06.
1220 Weather 4 hrs. (3, 2)
Introduction to study of weather dealing with general planetary circulation of the atmos- phere, the nature of weather systems and methods used to investigate the atmosphere.
1240 Astronomy 4 hrs. (3, 2)
Introduction to understanding planets, stars and galaxies of our universe with emphasis on what they are, how they live and die, and how they are studied. EXPECTATION: Knowledge of high school algebra is assumed.
2240 General Physics I 4 hrs. (4, 2)
Introduction to major concepts of physics and their mathematical foundations. Topics include mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. EXPECTATION: Students enrolling should have completed or be enrolled in MATH 2010, 2020; or equivalent. OFFERED: Semester II.
2250 General Physics II 4 hrs. (4, 2)
Continuation of General Physics I. EXPECTATION: PHYS 2240 or equivalent should be completed. OFFERED: Semester I.
2700 Science Teaching Methods I 3 hrs. (2, 1)
This course involves the learning and application of the methods of teaching science. In addi- tion to some lecture and classroom discussion, students complete a practicum experience with a master teacher in a public or private school setting. Topics covered and jointly pursued by AU faculty and the master teacher include learning theories, classroom management, inquiry- based teaching, history of science, special/gifted education, and an introduction to rubrics/ grading/assessment. Emphasizes the key roles that a teacher’s caring attitude and ability to en- gage students have in a successful learning environment. EXPECTATION: BIOL/CHEM/PHYS 1120 should be completed. SAME AS: BIOL/CHEM 2700.
3110 Modern Physics 4 hrs. (4, 0)
Non-laboratory lecture and demonstration covering topics such as relativity, radiation, quantum mechanics, structure of the atom, and nuclear reactions. EXPECTATION: PHYS 2250 should be completed. OFFERED: 2004-05.
3120 Analytical Mechanics 4 hrs. (4, 0)
Mathematical theory of static and dynamic systems, forces and their effects, potential and kinetic energy, and Lagrange’s equation. EXPECTATION: PHYS 2250 and MATH 3100 are normally completed; or instructor’s permission. OFFERED: With sufficient demand.
3800 Internship in Science Education 1-4 hrs. (0, 1-4)
This internship is an opportunity to broaden the diversity of a student’s experience in edu- cational settings. Internships are arranged in environments not typically experienced by the student. Tri-S and other international experiences may be appropriate as well as experiences in large inner-city schools or small, rural schools. EXPECTATION: BIOL/CHEM/PHYS 2700 should be completed or taken concurrently. SAME AS: BIOL/CHEM 3800.
4110 Advanced Physics Laboratory I 1 hr. (0, 3)
Advanced experiments in modern physics, mechanics, electricity, magnetism, heat, and optics with emphasis on scientific methods and laboratory technique.
4120 Advanced Physics Laboratory II 1 hr. (0, 3)
Advanced experiments in modern physics, mechanics, electricity, magnetism, heat, and optics with emphasis on scientific methods and laboratory technique.
4210 Electricity and Magnetism 4 hrs. (4, 0)
Electric fields and circuits, magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations and radiation.
EXPECTATION: PHYS 2250, MATH 3100 are normally completed; or instructor’s written permission. OFFERED: With sufficient demand.
4320 Waves/Optics 4 hrs. (4, 0)
Study of electromagnetic and mechanical wave phenomena in optics and acoustics; ray and wave optics. EXPECTATION: PHYS 2250, MATH 3100 are normally completed; or instruc- tor’s written permission. OFFERED: With sufficient demand.
4650 Independent Study 2-4 hrs. (arranged)
Individual research in advanced areas of interest. REPEAT: May be repeated. Total credit not to exceed 8 hours. OFFERED: With sufficient demand.
4700 Science Teaching Methods II 2 hrs. (2, 0)
This course is a continuation of Science Teaching Methods I, with the addition of special topics. Team-taught by AU faculty and public school teachers. Topics include education poli- cy and legislation, safety/liability considerations, short- and long-term objective writing, in- structional strategies, using rubrics/grading/assessment, the appropriate use of technology, science department budgets, professional development goals, and the support resources avail- able to science teachers, such as journals and professional organizations.EXPECTATION: BIOL/ CHEM/PHYS 2700 should be completed. SAME AS: BIOL/CHEM 4700.
4910 Science Seminar 1 hr. (1, 0)
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Techniques and practice of written and oral technical communication with respect to exper- imental or library research projects. Required of all science majors. Both PHYS 4910 and 4920 must be completed to receive advanced writing competency (writing intensive) credit.PREREQUISITE: Science major. SAME AS: BIOL/CHEM 4910.
4920 Science Seminar 1 hr. (1, 0)
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Techniques and practice of written and oral technical communication with respect to exper- imental or library research projects. Required of all science majors. Both PHYS 4910 andDepartment of Chemistry and Physics, continued
4920 must be completed to receive advanced writing competency (writing intensive) credit.
PREREQUISITE: Science major. SAME AS: BIOL/CHEM 4920.
4930 Seminar 2-4 hrs. (arranged)
Topics selected from optics, thermodynamics, mechanics, acoustics, nuclear physics, or com- puter technology. Total credit not to exceed 12 hours. OFFERED: With sufficient demand.
Classics
Dr. Burnett, coordinator; Dr. Farmen, Dr. Reed, Prof. Ryden, Dr. Strege
An interdisciplinary minor is offered for students to study one of the basic traditions of Western civilization — the Graeco-Roman.
CLASSICS MINOR