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BIOLOGY

BIOL 101     Theories and Applications of                       3 cr.
             Biological Sciences
     An introduction to Biological principles as they apply to our 
     daily lives.  Designed to partially meet general education 
     requirements in the Natural Sciences.  A consideration of a 
     variety of organisms, their components and activities.  
     Emphasis is on the development and  use of knowledge, skills and 
     attitudes expected to be of value in future decision making as 
     it relates to Biology, our present environmental conditions and 
     problems facing each of us today.   
     Three hours lecture/discussion. 
BIOL 103     Biological Science Laboratory                      1 cr.
     Two hours of laboratory emphasizing student involvement through 
     investigations related to Biology.  While this laboratory would 
     generally be taken in conjunction with BIOL 101, it may be taken 
     without enrollment in BIOL 101.  Students electing to take this 
     laboratory without enrolling in BIOL 101 should have completed a 
     course in high school biology.  This laboratory is designed to
     partially meet general education requirements in the Natural 
     Sciences. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 111     General Zoology                                    4 cr.
     Principles of the biological sciences as they apply to animal 
     groups.  Basic concepts are considered, and major topics deal 
     with (1) organization of cells and the molecular basis of life; 
     (2) energetics and metabolism (3) growth and reproduction; and 
     (4) genetics and evolution for majors and persons in the related 
     sciences.  Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per 
     week. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 112     General Botany                                     4 cr.
     An examination of external and internal plant structures related 
     to function, plant growth and development, plant reproduction, 
     plant ecology, and the plant kingdom. Three hours lecture and one 
     three-hour laboratory per week.   
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
     
BIOL 201     Marine Zoology                                     4 cr.
     A study of the nature of life in the sea, adaptations patterns of 
     distribution and production of plankton, nekton and benthos, and 
     their interrelationships.  Two hours lecture and one four-hour 
     laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 111.
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 202     Marine Botany                                      4 cr.
     An introduction to marine plant environments, survey of marine 
     and estuarine plants, including seed plants, macroalgae, and 
     phytoplankton.  Other topics to be considered are energy flows 
     and food webs, mariculture, marine products of plants, and the 
     Chesapeake Bay.  Two hours lecture and one four-hour laboratory 
     per week.
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 112. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 222     Genetics                                           4 cr.
     Basic principles of heredity.  Probability, gene concepts and 
     population dynamics.  Three hours lecture and two hours 
     laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisites:  BIOL 111 or BIOL 112.
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 231     Human Anatomy and Physiology I                     4 cr.
     An introduction to the structure and function of the human body.  
     Systems included in this semester are:  integumentary, skeletal, 
     muscular and nervous.  Three hours lecture and a two-hour 
     laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 111.  Course may not be used for credit toward 
     the Biology major.
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 232     Human Anatomy and Physiology II                    4 cr.
     This course is a continuation of Biology 231. Systems included in 
     this semester are: respiratory, circulatory, excretory, endocrine, 
     digestive and reproductive.  Three hours lecture and a two-hour 
     laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite:  Biology 231.  Course may not be used for credit 
     toward the Biology major.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 241     Introductory Physiology                            4 cr.
     An examination of the mechanisms involved in control of body 
     functions.  Basic chemical and physical principles of animal 
     function will be discussed.  
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 111 and one year of Chemistry. Three lecture 
     hours and three lab hours per week. 
     Lab Fee:  $25.00
BIOL 301     Microbiology                                       4 cr.
     An introduction to the general principles of microbiology, 
     including classifications, physiology, cultivation and control of 
     micro-organisms.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per 
     week. 
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 101, BIOL 111, or  BIOL 112, CHEM 101 or 
     CHEM 111, or consent of instructor.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 311     Vertebrate Embryology                              4 cr.
     The development of the vertebrate body as exemplified by early 
     development of frog, chick and pig embryos. The major findings of 
     experimental embryology are presented.  Three hours lecture and 
     two hours laboratory per week. 
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 111. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 322     Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy                     4 cr.
     A study of the general features of chordate development, and 
     comparative study of the anatomy of the vertebrate classes.  
     Evolution is the unifying theme. Two hours lecture and four hours 
     laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 111 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 326     Cell Biology                                       4 cr.
     An introduction to the organization and function of the cell 
     with an emphasis on activities at the molecular level.  
     Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisites:  BIOL 111 and BIOL 222. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 330     Evolution                                          3 cr.
     A current and concise account of the scope and significance of 
     evolution, how it operates and its implications for other areas
     of study.  Three hours lecture per week. 
     Prerequisites:  BIOL 111 and BIOL 222.
BIOL 335     Biogeography                                       3 cr.
     The distribution of marine, freshwater and terrestrial organisms 
     over the earth is addressed.  History of biogeographical thought 
     is presented in the context of pre and post-plated tectonics 
     acceptance as well as its influence on the development of 
     taxonomy, systematic and ecology. Included are discussions of 
     world biogeographic regions, phylogeny, speciation, latitudinal 
     diversity gradients, refugia, relicts, islands, competition, 
     migrations, genetics, cladistics and invasions by exotic 
     organisms. 
     Prerequisites:  BIOL 111 and MATH 111.
BIOl 361     Animal Behavior                                    4 cr.
     Major concepts in the behavior of animals.  Learning and instinct, 
     role of the brain, orientation and migration, biological rhythms, 
     communication and aggression.  
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 111.  Two hours lecture.  Three hours 
     laboratory.  One hour discussion.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 402     Ecology                                            4 cr.
     Basic interrelations of plants and animals with physical and 
     biotic factors of the environment.  Two hours lecture, one hour 
     discussion, and three hours laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112.  
     Laboratory Fee: $25.00. 
BIOL 420     Animal Histology                                   4 cr.
     A study of the microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues and 
     organs.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. 
     Prerequisite:  BIOl 111 and consent of instructor. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 426M    Biotechnology                                      4 cr.
     A study of the basic principles of biotechnology and its 
     applications to areas such as medicine, agriculture and the 
     industry.  Emphasis will be placed on topics such as recombinant 
     DNA technology (gene cloning), large scale fermentation of 
     microbes for the production of useful metabolites or proteins, 
     animal and plant biotechnology.  In addition the course incudes a 
     weekly 3 hour laboratory section that will expose the students to 
     various techniques employed in:  gene cloning, cultivation of cel-
     lular components, determination and quantitation of such as com-
     ponents, tissue culture techniques, study of cell- surface 
     molecules.  This course is designed primarily for advanced under-
     graduate students in the MARC Program.  
     Prerequisites:  BIOL 222, 326 and CHEM 342M. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 431     Mammology                                          4 cr.
     The identification, systematic, characteristics, ecology, 
     behavior, and population distribution of mammals.  
     Prerequisites:  BIOL 111 or permission of the instructor.
BIOL 436     General Endocrinology                              4 cr.
     This course is designed to give the student an understanding and
     appreciation of the importance of hormones in regulating body 
     functions, integrating biological systems, protecting the body 
     against stress and various diseases and in maintaining day-to-day 
     life processes.  The student will review and discuss some con-
     cepts relative to mechanisms of hormone action.  
     Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisites:  BIOL 111, BIOL 326. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $10.00.
BIOL 440     Plant Physiology                                   4 cr.
     A study of plant inorganic and organic constituents, cells, energy 
     relations, gaseous exchanges, water loss biochemistry and growth 
     substances.  Soils and their properties relative to plants, water 
     uptake and translocation.  The physiology of special organisms are 
     other topics to be included.  
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 112. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 441     Comparative Physiology                             4 cr.
     A study of the major functional adaptations in animal systems 
     providing for maintenance of homeostasis. A comparative treat-
     ment of vertebrate and invertebrate systems will be stressed.  
     Three hours lecture and a three hour lab per week.  
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 241 and one year of chemistry or permission 
     of the instructor.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 461     Invertebrate Zoology                               4 cr.
     A survey of invertebrate animals with emphasis on the relation-
     ship between structure and function, evolution of major groups.  
     Life history strategies, and behavior.  Laboratory emphasis is on 
     examination of animals.  Two hours lecture and two two-hour 
     laboratories per week.  
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 111, and consent of instructor. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
BIOL 497     Biology Seminar                                  1-2 cr.
     Discussion on various topics in biology, with the contents 
     varied each semester.  
     Prerequisite:  One year of Biology.  Open to junior and senior 
     level students with consent of instructor.  Student presentations 

     required.  Maximum of 2 credits may be applied to meet biology 
     requirements.
BIOL 498     Independent Study                                1-3 cr.
     Readings of significant publications in selected subjects and 
     discussions with instructor, designed to enhance students 
     comprehension of specific biological subject area.  
     Prerequisites:  Open to junior and senior level majors with 
     permission of instructor.
BIOL 499     Undergraduate Research                           1-4 cr.
     Designed for the undergraduate student who has an interest in 
     pursuing a special problem as an independent research project.  
     Credits and hours by arrangement.  
     Prerequisites:  Open to junior and senior level majors with 
     permission of instructor.   

CHEMISTRY

CHEM 101     General Chemistry I                                3 cr.
     The nature and composition of matter, chemical calculations, 
     elements and inorganic compounds.  For Home Economics and 
     Nursing majors.  
     Pre or co- requisite:  MATH 101 or equivalent.  
CHEM 102     General Chemistry II                               3 cr.
     An introduction to organic and biological chemistry.  
     For Home Economics and Nursing majors.  
     Prerequisite:  CHEM 101 or equivalent. 
CHEM 103     General Chemistry Lab I                            1 cr.
     Two hours of laboratory work on experiments that illustrate the 
     basic principles of General Chemistry.  This course is designed 
     to support the training of students in the health-related areas,
     agriculture and the general education.  
     Pre-requisite or co-requisite:  CHEM 101.   
     Laboratory Fee: $25.00. 
CHEM 104     General Chemistry Lab II                           1 cr.
     Two hours of laboratory work on experiments that illustrate 
     the basic principles of organic and Biochemistry. The course 
     is designed to support the training of students in health-
     related areas, agriculture, and general education.  
     Prerequisite or co-requisite:  CHEM 102. 
     Laboratoty Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 111     Principles of Chemistry I                          4 cr.
     Atomic and molecular structure, formulas, calculations, bonding, 
     pH and concentration of solutions.  Three hours lecture and one 
     three-hour laboratory per week. 
     Prerequisite:  High School Chemistry of CHEM 101 and pre or 
     co-requisite MATH 111.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 112     Principles of Chemistry II                         4 cr.
     A continuation of CHEM 111.  Reaction rates heterogeneous and 
     homogeneous equilibria, redox and electro-chemistry, chemistry 
     of the common metals and non-metals; qualitative analysis.  
     Three hours lecture and a three-hour laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite:  CHEM 111.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 211     Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry I                4 cr.
     Molecular structure, isomerism, stereo-chemistry.  Alkanes, 
     alcohols, ethers, alkenes, aromatics and spectroscopy.  
     Three hours lecture, one three hour laboratory, and one hour 
     discussion per week. 
     Prerequisite:  CHEM 111. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 212     Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry II               4 cr.
      A continuation of CHEM 211.  Carboxylic acids and their deri-
      vatives, aldehydes, carbanions, amines polycyclic and hetero-
      cyclic aromatics, macro-molecules.  Three hours lecture and one 
      three hour laboratory and one hour discussion per week.  
      Prerequisites:  CHEM 211.  
      Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 311     Analytical Chemistry I                             4 cr.
     Theory and laboratory practice in the fundamentals of analytical 
     procedures.  Three hours lecture and one four hour laboratory per
     week.  
     Prerequisites:  CHEM 112 and CHEM 212. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 312     Analytical Chemistry II                            4 cr.
     Continuation of CHEM 311.  Gravimetric, electrometric and 
     colorimetric methods in analytical inorganic chemistry.  
     Three hours lecture and one four-hour laboratory per week. 
     Prerequisite:  CHEM 311. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 331     Elementary Organic Chemistry                       4 cr.
     A short course in the elementary principles of organic chemistry. 
     Primarily for Education, Human Ecology, and Agriculture majors.  
     Not recommended for chemistry majors.  Three hours lecture and 
     three hours laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and  CHEM 102. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 332     Biochemistry                                       4 cr.
     A survey of the chemical properties of compounds of biological 
     significance, integrated with the study of fundamental metabolic 
     and genetic processes at the molecular level. Three hours lecture 
     and a three hour laboratory per week. 
     Prerequisite:  CHEM 211 or CHEM 331.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.

CHEM 341 Biochemistry I 4 cr.

     A study of the physical and chemical properties of biomolecules 
     including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes nucleic acids.  
     A survey of intermediary metabolism and pathways for the 
     generation and use of energy.  
     Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite:  CHEM 211, 212.
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00
CHEM 342  Biochemistry II                                       4 cr.
     A more detailed study of catabolic and biosynthetic pathways.  
     Biological information copying, transfer and decoding.  Regu-
     lation of gene expression.  Selected topics in molecular and 
     cell biology:  membrane transport, transmission of nerve 
     impulses and signal transduction.  
     Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. 
     Prerequisite:  CHEM 341.
CHEM 401     Principles of Physical Chemistry I                 4 cr.
     Laws of thermodynamics with emphasis on their application to 
     chemical systems.  Topics covered include:  thermochemistry, 
     equation of state, physical and chemical equilibrium and 
     electrochemistry.  
     Three hours lecture and a four-hour laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisites: CHEM 112, PHYS 121-122, MATH 211 (Physics or 
     mathematics may be taken concurrently).  
     Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
CHEM 402     Principles of Physical Chemistry II                4 cr.
     Continuation of CHEM 401.  Molecular structure and bonding, 
     interpretation of spectra, elementary quantum and statistical 
     mechanics, kinetic, theory of gases, chemical kinetics and the 
     theory or rate processes.  
     Three hours lecture and four-hour laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite: CHEM 401.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.   
CHEM 420     Advanced Inorganic Chemistry                       3 cr.
     An advanced course in inorganic chemistry considered from the 
     standpoint of modern theories of chemical bonding and supple-
     mented by the study of selected topics on recent advances in 
     inorganic chemistry.  Three hours lecture per week. 
     Prerequisites:  CHEM 401, CHEM 402 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 421     Instrumental Analysis                              4 cr.
     An introduction to the various instruments in current use in 
     analytical laboratories.  The course is designed to afford the 
     student an opportunity to develop an appreciation of the 
     fundamental functions and importance of specialized instruments.  
     The principles underlying their construction are gained through 
     the performance of selected experiments.  
     Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. 
     Prerequisite:  CHEM 112, CHEM 311. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 422M     Bio-Inorganic Chemistry                           4 cr.
     This course deals with the functions of all metallic elements in 
     biology.  Consequently the roles of metals ions and a variety of 
     non-metals in crucial life processes will be discussed. 
     The course which is interdisciplinary in nature, is intended for 
     pre-medical biology and chemistry majors and those who aspire to 
     become researchers in the bio-medical field. It will also serve 
     the needs of final year undergraduates in inorganic chemistry as 
     coordination chemistry will be emphasized. The principles outlined 
     in the lecture are augmented by a 3 hour laboratory session each 
     week.  
     Prerequisites:  CHEM 112, BIOL 232, CHEM 341 or permission of the
     instructor.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
CHEM 432     Advanced Organic Chemistry                         3 cr.
     An advanced course in organic chemistry concerned primarily with 
     mechanisms, kinetics and stereochemistry of organic reactions and
     spectroscopic identification of organic compounds.  Three hours 
     lecture per week.  
     Prerequisites:  CHEM 211, CHEM 212, CHEM 401, CHEM 402 or concur-
     rent registration.
CHEM 497      Chemistry Seminar                                 1 cr.
     Discussion of current problems in the chemical literature.  
     Student participation required.  
     Prerequisite:  One year of Chemistry.  Open only with consent of 
     instructor. 
CHEM 498     Independent Study                                1-3 cr.
     Significant problems in the chemical literature of current and 
     historical interest will be discussed.  Both oral and written 
     presentations will be required.  
     Prerequisites:  Open to junior and senior level Chemistry majors 
     with consent of instructor.
CHEM 499     Undergraduate Research                           1-4 cr.
     Credits and hours by arrangement.  Consent of instructor required.  
     Open to undergraduate students with an interest in pursuing  a 
     special problem as an independent research project.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

ENVS 101     Introduction to Environmental                      3 cr.
             Sciences
     An introductory course in environmental science surveying the 
     scope and extent of man's environmental problems. It deals with 
     the socioeconomic and scientific aspects of pollution and control 
     methods.  Emphasis is on man's disruption of the environment, 
     population growth, and urbanization costs, public policy, and 
     environmental trade-offs, and control methods (for non-majors in 
     Environmental Science).
ENVS 202     General Oceanography                               4 cr.
     General survey course in the major disciplines of oceanography, 
     including chemical, physical and geological aspects integrated 
     into a conceptual approach to the science of the sea.  
     Two hours lecture, four hours lab.  
     Prerequisite:  BIOL 111.   
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
ENVS 221     Principles of Environmental Science                4 cr.
     An interdisciplinary course in environmental science aimed to 
     develop concepts and subject matter in a logical progression.  
     Various topics include ecology of natural systems, energy and 
     pollution, extinction of species, population growth, agricultural 
     systems, control of pests and weeds, air pollution, solid wastes,
     legal and economic aspects of environmental degradation.  
     Prerequisites:  BIOL 112, CHEM 112, PHYS 122, or equivalent.  
     For science majors only.
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
ENVS 333     Energy, Environment and Economics                  3 cr.
     Discussion of the scientific, social and economic factors in  
     energy consumption.  Effects of energy production on environ-
     mental pollution will be emphasized.  
     Prerequisites:  PHYS 122, ENVS 221.
ENVS 411     Water Pollution and Purification                   4 cr.
     A discussion of the biological, chemical and physical impurities 
     in water with emphasis on agricultural, industrial and municipal 
     water pollution including acid mine drainage, detergents and 
     eutrophication, thermal pollution, oil spills, and other non-
     point source pollution.  Further study of the physical and 
     biochemical processes for waste-water treatment, sludge handling 
     and disposal, and land disposal of waste waters.  
     Three hours lecture and three hour laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisites:  BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 112 PHYS 122/182; 
     junior class standing or consent of the instructor.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
ENVS 434     Air Pollution                                      4 cr.
     Classification of atmospheric pollutants and their effects on 
     visibility, inanimate and animate receptors.  Evaluation of 
     source emissions and principles of air pollution control; 
     meteorological factors governing the distribution and removal 
     of air pollutants; air quality measurements and air pollution 
     control legislation.  
     Prerequisites:  Seniors standing in science or consent of 
     instructor. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
ENVS 456     Future Sources of Energy                           3 cr.
     A discussion of various sources of energy starting with fossil 
     fuels, hydro-electricity and nuclear energy; alternative sources
     of energy, including geothermal, solar, photovoltaic cells, wind,
     tidal, hydrogen fuels from wastes and biomass, ocean thermal 
     gradient.  Students will also study processes dealing with energy
     conservation and energy policy.  
     Prerequisite:  PHYS 122.
ENVS 460     Earth Science                                      3 cr.
     An interdisciplinary course designed to show how geology, 
     meteorology, physical  geography, soil science, astronomy, and 
     oceanography are inter-related in the study of the earth and its 
     environment in space.
ENVS 497     Environmental Science Seminar                      1 cr.
     Discussion of current issues in Environmental Sciences with 
     student presentations.  Open to juniors and seniors only.
ENVS 498     Independent Study                                1-3 cr.
     Credit and hours by arrangement.  Independent study under the 
     supervision of a faculty member.  Students will develop and 
     conduct a literature review and will present oral and written 
     reports.
ENVS 499     Independent Research                             1-3 cr.                    1-4 cr.
     Credits and hours by arrangement.  Independent research project 
     under the supervision of a faculty member.  Students will develop 
     and conduct the research and will present oral and written 
     reports.

PHYSICS

PHYS 101     Theories and Applications of                       3 cr. 
             Physical Science     
     This is a one-semester course designed for non-science majors and 
     therefore does not require special preparation in science (only
     high school algebra is needed).  It is one of the courses intended
     to satisfy the General Education Requirement in Science.  The
     course is intended to give emphasise to the essential of physics 
     and attention to their applications to other sciences and present 
     day living.  Three one-hour lectures per week.  
     Prerequisites:  High School Algebra or MATH 101.
PHYS 103     Physical Science Laboratory                        1 cr.
     Two hours laboratory work per week. Selected fundamental experi-
     ments basic to physical science.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
PHYS 121     General College Physics I                          4 cr.
     A first semester of the two-semester course designed to provide 
     the student with an overall view o the concepts and with an 
     ability to set-up and solve simple problems in physics.  
     Areas covered include particle mechanics, heat, thermodynamics 
     and sound.  This is a non-calculus based physics course.  
     Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite:  MATH 111 or its equivalent. 
     Laboratory Fee: $25.00.
PHYS 122     General College Physics II                         4 cr.
     This is the second semester of the two-semester course in 
     non-calculus based physics.  Areas include: electricity, mag-
     netism, light and selected topics in  modern physics.  
     Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. 
     Prerequisite:  PHYS 121. 
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
PHYS 161      General Physics I Mechanics and                   3 cr.
              Particle Dynamics
     Three lectures per week.  
     Prerequisite or concurrent registration:  MATH 211.  
     The first semester of a three-semester calculus based general 
     physics course (see PHYS 262, PHYS 263).  Laws of motion, force, 
     and energy;  principles of mechanics; collision; linear momentum,
     rotation and gravitation. 
PHYS 181H  Introductory Physics I (Honors)                      4 cr.
     This is the first semester of a two-semester calculus-based 
     course in introductory physics.  Topics include Newtonian mec-
     hanics, hydrostatics, thermal physics and mechanical waves.  
     The detailed subject matter for the course is chosen to emphasize 
     physical principles and their applications which are essential to 
     an understanding of contemporary physics.  
     Four hours lecture per week. 
     Prerequisites:  High School Physics or PHYS 101, MATH 112 and 
     concurrent enrollment in MATH 211.
PHYS 182H  Introductory Physics II (Honors)                     4 cr.
     This is the second half of the two-semester course in calculus-
     based introductory physics.  Areas covered include electrostatics,
     electrodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, and selected 
     topics in modern physics.  A three-hour laboratory, three lectures
     and one-hour recitation per week.  
     Prerequisite:  PHYS 181H.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00
PHYS 262     General Physics II Waves, Heat,                    4 cr.
             Electricity and Magnetism
     Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite:  PHYS 161. The second semester of a calculus based 
     general physics course.  Vibrations, waves fluids; heat kinetic 
     theory, thermodynamics; electrostatics, circuits, and magnetism.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
PHYS 263     General Physics III Electrodynamics,               4 cr.
             Light Relativity and Modern Physics 
     Electrodynamics, light, relativity, and modern physics.  
     Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.  
     Prerequisite:  PHYS 262.  The third semester of a calculus-based
     general physics course. Electrodynamics, Maxwell's equations, and 
     electromagnetic waves;  geometrical optics;  interference and 
     diffractions;  special theory of relativity; and modern physics.  
     Laboratory Fee:  $25.00.
PHYS 283     Modern Optics                                      3 cr.
     The principle of geometrical and physical optics are discussed.  
     About one-fourth of the course is devoted to geometrical optics 
     and  one-half to wave optics, including wave motion and 
     interference, diffraction, polarization and dispersion, etc.  
     The remaining one fourth of the semester is devoted to quantum 
     optics which includes recent developments in the fields of lasers.  
     Prerequisites:  PHYS 182H/263.
PHYS 423     Modern Physics                                     3 cr.
     A survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena, special relativity, 
     origin of quantum theory.  Bohr atom, wave mechanics, atomic 
     structure and optical spectra.  Three hours lecture per week. 
     Prerequisites:  PHYS 182H/263.
PHYS 497     Physics Seminar                                    1 cr.
     Discussion of various current topics in physics.  
     Prerequisite:  One year of physics.  Open only with consent of 
     instructor. 
PHYS 498     Independent Study                                1-3 cr.
     Designed to enhance student comprehension of specific physics 
     subject area.  Open to juniors and seniors with consent of 
     instructor only. 
     Prerequisite:  one year of Physics.
PHYS 499     Undergraduate Research                           1-3 cr.
     Designed for juniors or seniors who have an interest in pursuing 
     a special problem as a research project.  Open only with consent 
     of instructor.  
     Prerequisite:  One year of Physics with "B" or better grade.  

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