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OSH 3266 - Safety Laboratory 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lab)
This course Provides students with hands-on experience applying occupational safety technology, participating in group projects, observing industrial operations, conducting experiments, and preparing reports in the scientific format.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 2246 & OSH 2266 , or Instructor’s permission. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 3546 - Industrial Toxicology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A course considering industrial toxicants such as chemicals, dusts, mists, fumes, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and heat, their effects and mode of action on man. Dose-response relationships, residence time excretion rates and detoxification processes are considered. A survey of the literature is included.
Prerequisite(s): BIOH 311/312 ; and a college chemistry course or consent of instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 4066 - Small Particle Technology 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Covers physics of air, characterization of particles, aerodynamic properties, Brownian motion and diffusion, thermodynamic properties, sources, measurement of respiratory deposition, and control.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 121 and PHSX 123 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 4166 - Industrial Ventilation 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Covers the principles of local exhaust and general (dilution) exhaust systems used to control chemical hazards. Including principles of air flow, pressure drops through duct work and hood design with simple systems progressing through more complex systems.
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OSH 4216 - IH I - Chemical & Biological Hazards 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
To provide the basis for the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of chemical and biological hazards in the work environment.
Prerequisite(s): BIOB 160 / ; or ; ; Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 4226 - IH II - Physical Hazards 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
To provide the basis for the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of physical stresses in the work environment. The development & interpretation of the exposure standards for noise, temperature extremes and nonionizing and ionizing radiation will be studied. Physical hazards associated with specific industrial processes will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): BIOB 160 , CHMY 143 , PHSX 123 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 4276 - Mining Safety 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the history and practice of mining safety. Includes materials handling, milling, hauling, ground control, electrical and fire hazards, hoisting, disaster planning, personnel protection, gassy mines, safety training, and mine ventilation. Both surface and underground mining issues are covered.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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OSH 4296 - Sampling & Evaluation Health Hazards 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Teaches sampling techniques and procedures as stipulated by occupational safety and health regulatory agencies for evaluating occupational health hazards arising from chemical and physical agents in the workplace. It includes the calibration and use of personal monitoring and direct reading instrumentation for the assessment of an employee’s exposure to common industrial hygiene hazards including air contaminants, noise, nonionizing radiation and temperature extremes.
Prerequisite(s): OSH 4216 ; PHSX 121 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 4446 - Law and Ethics for OSH 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Introduces OSH students to laws and professional ethics applicable to the practice of occupational safety and health. Legal topics are the U.S. legal system in general, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, regulations, and workers’ compensation. Ethics topics include codes of professional ethics, case studies of questionable ethical conduct, human subject protection, conflicts of interest, privacy of records, and scientific fraud.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 4546 - Ergonomics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Provides the basic understanding of ergonomic considerations necessary to design tools, workstations, facilities, and systems to match human capabilities and limitations. Particular emphasis will be placed on analysis and reduction of upper extremities cumulative trauma disorders and hazards associated with manual material handling.
Prerequisite(s): Recommended Preparation BIOH 301/302 and BIOH 311/312 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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OSH 4606 - Risk Reduction Methods for OSH 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An advanced course on risks applicable to industrial safety, health, and environment. Three major units are: systematic methods for proactively identifying, assessing, and managing hazards; programmatic methods for conducting useful incident investigations, designing OSH programs, and implementing continuous improving programs; and application of nine risk reduction strategies to the diverse hazards addressed in the professional practice of occupational safety and health.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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OSH 4896W - Occupational Safety & Health Senior Project 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Allows in-depth pursuit of a safety or health topic. A comprehensive investigation of the subject includes information from extensive literature review as well as consultation with available industrial and governmental professionals. A formal paper and oral presentation are made on the research.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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OSH 4916 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Occupational Safety and Health degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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OSH 4956 - Special Topics 2 - 4 credits (Variable)
Presents topics not covered in any curriculum for which there is a particular need, or given on a trial basis to determine demand. Directed studies, special clinics, coaching schools, and workshops as scheduled. Study proposals must have prior departmental approval.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. Course offered on demand.
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OSH 4986 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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PET 201 - Elements of Petroleum Engineering 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
An introduction to the profession of petroleum engineering is covered, including the elementary and technical aspects of petroleum recovery from the initial geophysical survey through acquisition of leases, drilling, production, secondary recovery, and treatment. Rock properties, reservoir trap configuration, petroleum distribution and accumulation, and properties of petroleum reservoir fluids will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): M 121 ; Corequisite(s): M 151 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 202 - Petroleum Field Practices 1 credit
The course is a one-week, intensive orientation for early stage Petroleum Engineering students, to observe and experience a full range of oil and gas field operations in an actual field setting. A Petroleum Department instructor will lead the travel week, which will normally be scheduled one week before the start of Fall semester classes.
Prerequisite(s): PET 201 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 205 - Petroleum Engineering Lab I 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
Experiments are conducted using fundamental core analysis techniques, which determine porosity, gas and liquid absolute and relative permeabilities, fluid saturations, hydrocarbon gravities & viscosities of fluids. Lab reports required.
Prerequisite(s): M 121 . Corequisites: PET 201 , M 151 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 298 - Internship 1 - 2 credits (Variable)
Credit is given for academic work done in conjunction with an approved off campus work experience related to the Petroleum Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of one year of course work and Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 301 - Drilling Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Introduction to drilling through the study of equipment functions and performance, drilling fluids, wellbore hydraulics and pressure losses in circulation systems, buoyancy, well control, rotary drilling bits, and directional drilling methods.
Prerequisite(s): PET 201 , PET 202 , PHSX 234 , PHSX 236 , EGEN 201 , & EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 302 - Petroleum Production Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Survey and design of oil and gas well production systems, including: well casing and cementing design, well completion methods, subsurface and surface production equipment, artificial lift systems, well test analysis, and well stimulation methods.
Prerequisite(s): PET 301 , PET 304 , PET 372 , PHSX 234 , PHSX 235 , PHSX 236 , EGEN 201 , & EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 303 - Drilling Fluids Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Mud characteristics determination and measurement, effects of clays, solids, and various additives on mud properties, design of the properties of drilling fluids.
Corequisites or Prerequisite: PET 301 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 304 - Petrophysical Rock Properties 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The geological and petrophysical properties of oil and gas reservoir rocks will be studied. Topics will include porosity, permeability, wettability, capillarity, compressibility, and strength relationships. The use of cores, logs and lab test procedures to determine rock properties will be reviewed. Basic concepts of Darcy flow for oil and gas fluids in porous rocks will also be studied.
Prerequisite(s): PET 201 , PET 205 . Corequisite(s): GEO 257 , PHSX 235 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 307 - Petroleum Production Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec., 2 Lab)
Topics relating to oil and gas production will be simulated and studied, including characteristics of cementing systems, multiphase fluid flow in piping, topics in fracture stimulation including the rheology of fracturing fluids, characterization of proppants and fracture conductivity, and sizing and operation of separators. Laboratory reports are required.
Prerequisite(s): PET 301 , PET 304 , PHSX 234 , EGEN 201 & EGEN 335 , GEO 257 ; Corequisite(s): PET 302 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 348 - Petroleum Well Logging 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Interpretation of data from open hole logging tools, including electrical, nuclear, and sonic devices will be studied. Included in the study will be the operating theories, log presentations, computation methods for basic reservoir properties, and the use of practical log examples and methods.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 257 , PET 301 , PET 304 , PHSX 237 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 372 - Petroleum Fluids & Thermodynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The course covers fluid properties of single and multi-component hydrocarbon systems, phase behavior, vapor-liquid equilibria, and other thermodynamics topics.
Prerequisite(s): PET 201 , PET 205 , CHMY 141 , CHMY 143 , PHSX 234 ; Corequisite(s): EGEN 335 , PHSX 235 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 401 - Advanced Drilling 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of special drilling topics and new technology applications in drilling engineering. Guest lecturers from industry will be invited to present the latest in technology and case history information. Students are assigned to write reports demonstrating an understanding of the various topics studied.
Prerequisite(s): PET 301 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 402 - Artificial Lift Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The design and operation of well fluid artificial lift systems, including: sucker rod pumping, progressing cavity pumps, submersible electric pumps, down hole hydraulic pumps, gas lift, and plunger lift.
Prerequisite(s): PET 302 , PHSX 234 , PHSX 235 , PHSX 236 , EGEN 201 , & EGEN 335 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 404 - Reservoir Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Reservoir Engineers assess and optimize the recovery of oil and natural gas. This course builds on the fundamental rock and fluid property concepts to derive and apply material balance equations, fluid flow in porous media equations, and pressure transient theory.
Prerequisite(s): PET 304 , PET 372 , M 273 ; Corequisite(s): M 274 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 410 - Reservoir Simulation 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec. 3 Lab)
Reservoir simulation is used to investigate petroleum reservoir characteristics and behavior, including: pore volume, fluid distribution and movement, and recovery. The result of simulation studies include optimized field development and management plans which maximize the value and/or reserves of producing properties. The course covers finite difference approximations to the diffusivity equation and the application of those approximations for reservoir simulations. Practical use of reservoir simulation is also covered through application to common reservoir engineering problems.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 , M 274 ; Corequisite(s): PET 426 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 426 - Reservoir Characterization 4 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
Reservoir analysis using concepts and data from traditional reservoir engineering, geology, hydrology, petrophysics, geophysics and geostatistics. The tools necessary to obtain a quantitative model of the reservoir are developed.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 , GEOE 457 . Corequisite(s): PET 348 Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 427 - Reservoir Characterization Lab 1 Credit Hrs: 1Lec.; 2 Lab
This course will teach the basics of petroleum engineering mapping and modeling using industry standard software. Students will learn the basics of land coordinate systems, how to make volumetric estimates of oil and gas in place, and how to set up and populate a computer model of a petroleum reservoir.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 & GEOE 457 Corequisite(s): PET 426
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PET 442 - Thermal Recovery Operations 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Thermal properties of rocks and fluids along with the surface equipment design for steam injection; oil well design and steam injection are included in this course. The course extends its investigation to include in situ combustion processes, hot water injection and alkaline steam combination flood.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 Consent of Instructor.
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PET 444 - Water Flooding & Enhanced Oil Recovery 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Study of the immiscible displacement of oil by water in reservoir systems. Included in the study are a review of viscous and gravity forces, relative permeability effects, fluid mobility effects and sweep efficiencies. Basic displacement and prediction methods are addressed, and water flood design methods. Also, a review of enhanced oil recovery methods and applications is conducted, including chemical, miscible, and thermal methods.
Prerequisite(s): PET 404 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 446 - Petroleum Project Evaluation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The study of petroleum project evaluation from the standpoint of the underlying land ownership and contract obligations. Class study includes: conformance to regulations, designation of reserve types and estimation of the future production performance, cost estimating and price forecasting, cash flow analysis with consideration to the time value of money, oil and gas accounting methods and economic sensitivity and risk factors.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 325 ; PET 404 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 452 - Natural Gas Engineering 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Analysis of four-point gas deliverability tests and gas well pressure transient tests are presented. Methods for determining wet gas and condensate reserves in volumetric and water drive reservoirs are studied. Gas inflow performance equations and methods of forecasting future production rates are discussed. Essential surface facilities and methods for handling sour gas and hydrates are studied.
Prerequisite(s): PET 372 & PET 404 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 453 - Natural Gas Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec./Lab)
The physical properties of gas, including natural gas, are measured using fundamental analysis techniques. Laboratory exercises include measurement of specific gravity, BTU content, molecular composition, and water content. Systems for metering of flow rates and measurement of gas characteristics are studied. Laboratory reports are required.
Prerequisite(s): PET 372 , PET 404 ; Corequisite(s): PET 452 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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PET 495 - Special Topics (Variable)
Selected topics of specific interest in the field of petroleum engineering will be covered. The name of the special topic will be designated at the time the class is scheduled.
Course offered on demand. Must have consent of Instructor to take this course.
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PET 498 - Internship 1 - 2 credits (Variable)
Credit is given for academic work done in conjunction with an approved off campus work experience related to the Petroleum Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Intern ship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 499W - Capstone: Petroleum Engineering Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A capstone senior-level design course requiring teams to merge diverse information to solve an advanced field development design problem in all areas of petroleum engineering. The problem integrates reservoir, drilling, completion, and production aspects of petroleum engineering. Students must take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to complete the course requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Graduating Senior & Consent of instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 503 - Surface Production Facilities 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Equipment used to process and transport produced oil, gas, and water is studied in this course. Process equipment includes separators, heatertreaters, tanks and gun barrels, gas dehydration and sour gas sweetening systems. Equipment used to clarify produced water, is also covered. Liquid and gas piping and pipelines are studied in conjunction with pumps and gas compressors.
Prerequisite(s): and Senior standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 5010 - Advanced Drilling Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Independent design of a drilling well plan from actual field geologic data, to include: mud program, casing and cementing design, BHA and bit program, directional program, formation evaluation, drilling regulatory permits and cost analysis. Design project is completed with a verbal presentation of the well plan to an instructor/student audience.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing & Consent of the instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 5020 - Production Operations Design - Simulation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is an intermediate level study of oil and gas well stimulation. Included in the course are hydraulic fracturing theory, matrix acidizing and matrix chemical treatments. An outcome of this course will be a series of spreadsheet programs for the design of hydraulic fracturing treatments.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PET 5040 - Advanced Reservoir Engineering (Variable)
Special topics in reservoir engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
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PET 5050 - Pressure Transient Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Application of pressure transient theory to the design and interpretation of well tests. Topics include derivation and application of oil and gas transient flow equations. Analysis of pressure build up and pressure derivation test data using analytical and type curve methods.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PET 5080 - Thermal Recovery Methods 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Special topics of specific interest in the subject of thermal recovery methods will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
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PET 5110 - Advanced Reservoir Simulation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Development of the equations for multi-phase multidimensional flow in porous media and the numerical solution techniques employed in their solution. Applications to reservoir simulation.
Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in a programming language and Consent of Instructor.
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PET 5440 - Advanced Enhanced Oil Recovery (Variable)
An advanced treatment of the principle enhanced oil recovery mechanisms including water flooding and chemical, miscible and thermal methods.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
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PET 5920 - Engr Research, Development Or Design (Variable)
An investigation of a field or laboratory petroleum engineering problem not directly related to thesis work. The field problem is to be performed in liaison with the petroleum industry. All the laboratory work must be originally planned and performed by the student.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 5940 - Graduate Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Current petroleum related literature and research. Oral presentation is required.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 5970 - Special Problems (Variable)
The student will select a topic in drilling, reservoir engineering, economics of oil production, or petroleum operations of current interest.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PET 5990 - Thesis Research (Variable)
A specific field or laboratory research problem in petroleum engineering is selected by the student and the department staff.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PHL 101 - Reason & Reality: Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introductory study, based on selected philosophical writings, of the nature and scope of philosophy and some of its constituent fields of inquiry: epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, esthetics, the philosophy of history, and the philosophy of science.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHL 110 - Problems of Good & Evil: Introduction to Ethics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
What makes life worth living? How do we decide what actions are morally right? Why ought we to care about others? Is morality subject to progress? Moral philosophy strives to develop valid ethical decision principles to answer such questions. This course surveys the development of moral theory in Western Civilization from Socrates’ philosophy to Feminist ethics.
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHL 233 - Intro to Logic: Deduction 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A thorough grounding in logic is the hallmark of all educated persons. This course surveys the role of logic in language, Mathematics, and science. It serves as an introduction to Argumentation/Persuasion, Philosophy of Science, and Science & Technology Studies.
Satisfies Social Science core. Course offered on demand.
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PHL 325W - Professional Ethics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Everyone is an expert: As a society of experts, we rely on professionals to guide us at every turn in our personal and collective social path. This is an interdisciplinary course in applied moral philosophy, wherein we confront contemporary problems arising in professions such as engineering, business, and nursing. Special emphasis is given to technological progress as the driving force behind many of these problems.
Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts and upper division Writing cores. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHL 360 - History of Philosophy 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A chronological survey, beginning with the Pre-Socratic Greeks and ending with contemporary thinkers, of the development of philosophy. Emphasizes the growth of philosophic schools and problems, as well as the men who contributed to that growth.
Prerequisite(s): PHL 101 or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHL 362 - History of Philosophy: Modern 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Designed to cover the metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics of modern philosophers from Descartes to Wittgenstein and Irigaray. Emphasis is on philosophical questions, development of philosophical questions in a historical context, and future implications of major historical philosophical ideas. Doing philosophy includes lecture, discussion, panel discussion, wonder, and playing around in all forms.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHSX 103 - Our Physical World 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Beginning college physics course that includes topics in mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and electromagnetism.
Prerequisite(s): M 121 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHSX 121 - Fundamentals of Physics I 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
First course of a two-semester sequence dealing with the basic principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and wave motion. Credit in this course does not count toward an engineering degree at Montana Tech.
Prerequisite(s): M 151 Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHSX 123 - Fundamentals of Physics II 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
A continuation of PHSX 121 dealing primarily with electricity, electric circuits, optics and nuclear physics. Credit in this course does not count toward an engineering degree at Montana Tech.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 121 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHSX 234 - General Physics-Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
First course in the calculus-based introductory physics sequence. Includes the study of kinematics, dynamics, and the conservation laws. Emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills fundamental to all branches of engineering.
Prerequisite(s): M 171 ; Corequisite(s): M 172 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PHSX 235 - General Physics-Heat, Sound & Optics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Second course in the calculus-based physics sequence. Includes the study of heat, sound, and optics. Emphasizes problem-solving.
Prerequisite(s): M 172 ; PHSX 234 ; Corequisite(s): M 273 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PHSX 236 - General Phy-Heat, Sound & Optics Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Typical topics for this course include: Force, Torque, Motion in 2 dimensions, Friction, and Buoyancy. Laboratory exercises include measurements of forces, torques, energy, work, optics, thermal properties and resonance. Stresses good laboratory techniques and analysis of experimental errors. Laboratory reports are required.
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Students: PHSX 234 . Non-Engineering Students: PHSX 121 ; Corequisite(s): Engineering Students: PHSX 235 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHSX 237 - General Physics-Electricity, Magnetism & Motion 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Third course in the calculus-based physics sequence. Covers electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetic waves.
Prerequisite(s): M 273 ; PHSX 234 , PHSX 235 ; Corequisite(s): M 274 . Course generally offered both semesters.
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PHSX 238 - General Physics-Electricity, Magnetism & Motion Lab 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
Typical topics for this course include: Heat, Sound, Optics, Electricity, and Magnetism. A continuation of PHSX 236 with experiments involving electrical measurements, optics and thermal expansion.
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Students: PHSX 235 ; Non-Engineering Students: PHSX 123 ; Corequisite(s): Engineering Students: PHSX 237 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHSX 305 - Art & Science of Holography 1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
A laboratory course in optical holography. Three-dimensional pictures are made using a Helium-Neon laser. A non-mathematical course for both engineering and non-engineering students. Students must assume film costs.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PHSX 322 - Electronics for Scientists 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Introduces integrated circuits and transistors. The first half of the semester deals with analog devices, the second half with digital techniques. Allows students to design functional circuits from integrated circuit building blocks.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 237 and PHSX 238 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHSX 419 - Intermediate Dynamics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of particle dynamics, rigid body motion, small oscillations, and an introduction to the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 236 and PHSX 237 ; M 274 . Course offered on demand.
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PHSX 423 - Electricity & Magnetism I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Considers the calculus of vectors and fields; basic laws of electrostatics and magnetostatics; boundary value problems; derivation of capacitance and inductance; non-time varying Maxwell’s equations; relationship between force, charge and motion in electric and magnetic fields. Extension to time varying electric and magnetic field, time varying Maxwell’s equations, derivations of the wave equation for time harmonic fields, the plane wave solution of the wave equation, interaction of plane electromagnetic waves to dielectric boundaries, perfect conducting boundaries, and lossy media boundaries.
Prerequisite(s): M 274 ; PHSX 237 & PHSX 238 ; Corequisite(s): EELE 203 or M 405 or PHSX 453 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PHSX 425 - Electricity & Magnetism II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Considers time-dependent phenomena of electromagnetic theory and includesstudies of the wave equation, fields of uniformly charged particles, radiation from an accelerated charge, and the motion of charged particles in electromagnetic fields.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 423 . Course offered on demand.
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PHSX 453 - Methods of Theoretical Physics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Concepts of complex variables, integral transforms, partial differential equations, Green’s Functions, and their applications to physical problems.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 237 ; M 274 , or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PHYS 3016 - Atomic Physics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A mathematical treatment of traditional modern physics topics including special relativity, interaction of radiation and matter, Schroedinger equation, spectra of simple atoms, and quantum phenomena in solids.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 235 and PHSX 237 ; M 274 . Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 4296 - Quantum Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of the Schroedinger wave equation and perturbation theory, operational methods, matrix mechanics treatment of the hydrogen atom, and potential barrier problems.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3016 and adequate preparation in Mathematics. Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 5516 - Theoretical Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers topics from classical mechanics including Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 419 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 5526 - Quantum Mechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers solutions of the Schroedinger equation, approximation methods, linear vector spaces, matrix mechanics and symmetry, and other topics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 4296 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 5536 - Math Methods In Physics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Topics covered include linear vector spaces, calculus of variations, Sturm-Liouville problem, Green’s functions, integral equations and transform methods.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PHYS 5546 - Electromagnetic Theory 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the Mathematical treatment of electromagnetic fields.
Prerequisite(s): PHSX 423 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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PPH 1006 - Freshman Pre-professional Health Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Designed to prepare students interested in careers in the health sciences for entrance into health school. Course will consist of a series of lectures, presentations by health professionals, reading and discussion of topical health issues, and summary writings.
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PPH 1946 - Current Topics In Health Care 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
This course is designed to provide students interested in careers in professional health care, a background in current health care topics, enhance their verbal and written communication skills, and increase their verbal reasoning skills. These goals will be accomplished through reading of typical health issues followed by in-class discussions and summary writings, an in-depth written report and oral presentation on an instructor approved health topic, and critical evaluations of published and in-class papers. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PPH 2916 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable.)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to a professional health career. Students should consult with their faculty advisor, pre-professional health advisor, and the pre-professional health internship coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experience and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. The work experience and the academic requirements will be developed in conjunction with the health care providers that are supervising the student.
Prerequisite(s): One semester of course work and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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PPH 2946 - Current Topics In Health Care 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
This course is designed to provide students interested in careers in professional health care, a background in current health care topics, enhance their verbal and written communication skills, and increase their verbal reasoning skills. These goals will be accomplished through reading of typical health issues followed by in-class discussions and summary writings, an in-depth written report and oral presentation on an instructor approved health topic, and critical evaluations of published and in-class papers. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PPH 3006 - Professional Health Entrance Exam Preparation 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
This course is designed to improve the problem solving and comprehension capabilities of the student. The first half of the semester will focus on material that is common to professional health school and graduate school entrance exams, such as the GRE, MCAT, DAT, VCAT, etc. Topics to be addressed include: the brain, right brain vs. left brain thinking, problem-solving methods, error in reasoning, myths about reading, verbal reasoning problems, using and forming analogies in problem solving, using relationship sentences, analysis of trends and patterns, and deductive and hypothetical thinking. These materials are geared towards the Verbal Reasoning Section of the exams. The second-half of the semester will be designed as an independent study, where the student focuses on the exam sections pertinent to their chosen professional school, such as, chemistry, biology, physics, etc. Practice exams will be given throughout the semester. The final will be given under real exam conditions.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of the instructor.
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PPH 3946 - Current Topics In Health Care 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
This course is designed to provide students interested in careers in professional health care, a background in current health care topics, enhance their verbal and written communication skills, and increase their verbal reasoning skills. These goals will be accomplished through reading of typical health issues followed by in-class discussions and summary writings, an in-depth written report and oral presentation on an instructor approved health topic, and critical evaluations of published and in-class papers. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PPH 4916 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable.)
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to a professional health career. Students should consult with their faculty advisor, pre-professional health advisor, and the pre-professional health internship coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experience and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit. The work experience and the academic requirements will be developed in conjunction with the health care providers that are supervising the student.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
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PPH 4946 - Current Topics In Health Care 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
This course is designed to provide students interested in careers in professional health care, a background in current health care topics, enhance their verbal and written communication skills, and increase their verbal reasoning skills. These goals will be accomplished through reading of typical health issues followed by in-class discussions and summary writings, an in-depth written report and oral presentation on an instructor approved health topic, and critical evaluations of published and in-class papers. Grading is Pass/Fail.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PSCI 101 - Introduction To Political Science 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to the study of the nature of politics and the field of political science. Provides a fundamental understanding of the nature and basis of politics and government and the role of politics in human society. Emphasizes the structures, functions, operations, inputs, constraints and outputs of the political system.
Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PSCI 210 - Introduction to American Government 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the background and characteristics of the American Constitution, the federal system, political behavior, political parties, the presidency and the national administration, and the operations of the legislative and judicial branches of the national government.
Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PSCI 260 - Introduction to State and Local Government 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Examines the federal system, its relationships, and the operation of the state and local government units in the United States.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 210 or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PSCI 341 - Political Parties and Elections 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Deals with the structure and function of political parties at the local, state and national levels with an analysis of the formation, functions and activities of interest groups in the United States.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 101 or Consent of Instructor. Course offered every other fall semester.
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PSCI 438 - International Relations 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A study of factors that influence the relationships between states. Emphasizes theories of international relations with respect to the following components of national interest: the concept of power; capability analysis; the balance of power and the balance of terror; collective security and collective defense; nationalism and imperialism; political ideologies; contributions for political philosophy and the behavioral sciences.
Prerequisite(s): PSCI 101 and PSCI 210 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PSCI 465 - Public Administration & Policy 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers the role of administrative agencies in the formulation and implementation of public policy. Topics include the structure, function and organization of bureaucratic bodies, dynamics of administration, budgeting, federal-state administrative relations, the relation of administrative agencies to interest groups and political parties and the administrative structure as a reflection of the culture and the political regime. Emphasizes the politics of administration.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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PSYX 100 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introductory survey of the scientific study of behavior. This course presents the theory, applications and research findings of modern academic psychology. Both human and non-human species are covered.
Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered both semesters.
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PSYX 100H - Honors Introduction to Psycology 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course (and recitation) will add readings, discussion, and student presentation of current peer-reviewed psychology research, methodology, and analysis. In order to attain honors credit, students will also construct a novel research proposal in the field of cognitive, social, or evolutionary psychology.
Corequisite(s): PSYX 100 H Recitation.
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PSYX 230 - Developmental Psychology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An overview of the research findings on development throughout the life-span, with emphasis on application.
Prerequisite(s): PSYX 100 or its equivalent or Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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PSYX 230G - Honors Developmental Psychology 4 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course (and recitation) will add readings, discussion, and student presentation of current peer-reviewed psychology research, methodology, and analysis. In order to attain honors credit, students will also construct a novel research proposal in the field of developmental psychology, the family, or life-span development.
Corequisite(s): PSYX 230 H Recitation.
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PSYX 272 - Educational Psychology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The psychological foundation of educational theory and practice dealing with learning and human abilities are covered.
Prerequisite(s): PSYX 100 . Freshman require Consent of Instructor. Satisfies Social Science core. Course offered on demand.
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PSYX 305 - Evolutionary Psychology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course will sample the broad diversity of animal behavior and the behavioral adaptations of animals to the environments in which they live. This will include discussion of both field observations and controlled laboratory experiments. Particular emphasis will be placed on the comparison of behavior within an evolutionary framework.
Prerequisite(s): PSYX 100 or BIOB 100 or or consent of the instructor. Satisfies Social Science core. Course offered on demand.
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PSYX 340 - Abnormal Psychology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Description and classification of abnormal orientations, with emphasis on their psychological dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): PSYX 100 . Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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