PHY 340: Engineering Electromagnetics. Electric and magnetic forces; fields and potentials accompanying charge and current in vacuum/dielectrics/conductors. Motion of charged particles, electromagnetic waves, electrical circuits and devices. Included in the course are computer modeling, simulation, data acquisition, virtual instrumentation and programming exercises. Prerequisite: PHY 212. Co-requisite: MAT 231. Credit: 3 semester hours.

PHY 346: Advanced Physics Laboratory. A laboratory course where students perform advance experiments in physics. Topics include modern physics, optics, and thermodynamics. Prerequisites: PHY 211, 212. Credit: 1 semester hour.

PHY 350: Electrical Circuits I. Fundamental laws and principles for linear circuits whose elements consist of passive and active components used in present day engineering practice. Determination of sinusoidal steady state responses using algebra of complex numbers. Three hours of lecture; two hour of laboratory. Prerequisites: PHY 212 and MAT 132 or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.

PHY 361: Modern Physics. Kinetic theory of gases; bonding forces (liquids/solids); statistical thermodynamics; thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties; photon and electron characteristics; atomic and nuclear structures and radiations. Included in the course are computer modeling, simulation, data acquisition, virtual instrumentation and programming exercises. Prerequisite: PHY 212. PHY 320 is recommended. Co-requisite: MAT 232. Credit: 3 semester hours.

PHY 381: Undergraduate Research in Physics and Engineering. This course is designed to give pre- engineering majors an opportunity to conduct independent research. A formal oral presentation of the findings of the student is required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior standing in pre- engineering, mathematics, or chemistry and permission of the instructor. Credit: 1-4 semester hours.

PHY 390: Special Topics in Physics.* Selected topics for individuals or small groups of students. For Applied Mathematics, Pre-Engineering. The course will be the senior exit activity using topics from the Engineering in Training Exam. The course may be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.

PHY 399/BIO 399/CHE 399/COS 399/MAT 399: Undergraduate Teaching Experience. Students earn course credit for undergraduate teaching experience including but not limited to (1) assisting students during laboratory sessions, (2) helping to set up laboratories or lecture/lab quizzes, or (3) conducting PLTL-Excel type workshops for students. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 1 semester hour.

POR 101: Portuguese I. This course provides an introduction to the basics of the Portuguese language. Course content will focus on building proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Portuguese. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POR 102: Portuguese II. This course builds upon the foundational material in Portuguese 101. Course content will focus on building proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Portuguese. Prerequisite: POR 101. Credit: 3 semester hours.

POS 101: American Government. A study of the formal and informal institutions of American national government and politics, including the Constitution, the presidency, Congress, the federal court system, etc. Credit: 3 semester hours.