University Requirements

Online Learning

Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.

Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

GE Requirements

I. Reading and Writing

   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H

AND
   Take 1 Course
   ENG 316, 316C  

II. Mathematics

University Requirements

Online Learning

Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.

Other online course information is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

GE Requirements

I. Reading and Writing

   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H

AND
   Take 1 Course
   ENG 316, 316C  

II. Mathematics

GS.PS 130 Archaeoastronomy	(3:3:0)
A study of the ancient cultures of Africa, Asia, Europe and American and how they use the sun, moon, planets, stars and constellations in the construction of their buildings, calenders, agricultural patterns and religion. (Fall, Winter)
PH 101 Fundamentals of Physics	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Principles of classical and modern physics as they relate to current concepts of the physical environment. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 101L Fundamentals of Physics Lab	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Fee:  $5.00
Prerequisite: Concurrent Registration: PH 101, Competency with High School Algebra is assumed
This laboratory is designed to provide students with experience in making and analyzing measurements of the physical environment at a fundamental-level. Must be taken concurrently with Fundamentals of Physics PH 101. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 102 Introduction to Physics	(1:1:1)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
This class is designed for students majoring in physics. The class will give an overview of the subject matter of both classical and modern physics. It will introduce students to the scientific method. It will also describe the physics major options available at this and other institutions. In the class, students will learn about some of the frontiers of contemporary physics. This will make it possible for students to better choose their curriculum at BYU-Idaho and help to make future career decisions. (Fall)
PH 105 Introductory Applied Physics I	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Math 108 or Math 110 and Math 111 or strong trigonometry skills.
This course is the first semester of the algebra and trigonometry-based Applied Physics sequence. While this course satifies the physics requirement for most medical schools it does not specifically address preparation for the MCAT exams. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 105L Applied Physics Lab I	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
A three-hour per week physics lab course. Must be taken concurrently with PH 105. GE course introduces students to the basic principles and laws that govern motion and waves. It is designed to help students learn to think analytically in terms of these laws and principles. Teaches good problem solving skills and prepares for other courses in a pre-professional discipline. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 106 Introductory Applied Physics II	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Physics 105
This course is the second sequence of algebra and trigonometry based Applied Physics. Concurrent registration of PH 106L is strongly recommended. (Winter, Summer)
PH 106L Applied Physics Lab II	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PH 106.
A three-hour per week physics lab course. Must be taken concurrently with PH 106. ( Winter, Summer)
PH 115 Pre-Medical Professional Physics I	(4:3:4)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Math 110 and Math 111 or High School Trig Math Level: Extensive use of college algebra, trigonometry.
A general course particularly designed for pre-medical students, but also appropriate for architecture, biology and GE students. It is designed to address the concepts and topics needed to prepare student for the MCAT and entrance into professional schools. The style of MCAT physics questions is addressed directly. (Fall)
PH 116 Pre-Medical Professional Physics II	(4:3:4)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: PH 115 or equivalent experience and permission of the instructor.
Second course in sequence of general physics particularly designed for pre-medical students, but also appropriate for architecture, biology and GE students. It is designed to address the concepts and topics needed to prepare students for the MCAT and entrance into professional schools. The style of MCAT physics questions is addressed directly. (Winter)
PH 117 Descriptive Acoustics of Music and Speech	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Introductory acoustics course surveying the physical principles underlying the production and perception of sound, music and speech. Must be taken concurrently with Ph 117L (Fall, Winter)
PH 117L Acoustics Lab	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
This lab addresses basic measurements, vibrations, wave properties, perception and measurement, and room properties. Emphasis is placed on the experience, reasoning, and observations that support understanding in the course. (Fall, Winter, )
PH 121 Principles of Physics I	(3:5:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Concurrent Registration or completion of Math 112. Math Level: Extensive use of College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Elementary Calculus.
Classical Mechanics with emphasis on combining intuition and past experience with mathematics to understand the fundamental laws of nature. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 123 Principles of Physics II	(3:5:0)
Prerequisite: PH 121 or ME 204 Concurrent Registration or completion of Math 113 or Math 215
This course is the second semester of the Principles of Physics sequence. The course is designed for students majoring in physics, engineering, chemistry and mathematics.The course will cover topics in waves, thermodynamics, and optics. These areas of study are important in a wide variety of engineering and scientific disciplines. For example, an understanding of wave properties is essential in various electrical engineering applications such as wireless communication as well as all aspects of acoustics. Thermodynamics has a variety of applications in engine design and heat transfer. Finally, principles of optics are involved in fiber-optic communication, instrument design, scanners, surveillance, etc. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 127 Descriptive Astronomy	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Math level: High School Algebra. Must be taken concurrently with PH 127L
Astronomy is the study of the heavens and the Earth as a planet. Astronomy introduces students to the wonders of the heavens. Students learn the vocabulary and concepts of modern astronomy, understand its fundamental observations and theories, and appreciate how scientists discover this information. Occasional use is made of the planetarium and observatory. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 127L Astronomy Lab	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Math level: Extensive use of High School Algebra. Must be taken concurrently with PH 127.
This laboratory is designed to give the student experience in observing and analyzing basic astronomical phenomena. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 150 Beginning Physics Lab	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Physics 121.
This General Education course introduces students to the basics of experimental physics. It is designed to help students learn to think analytically and to gain experience in doing common experiments in physics. It also teaches students how to analyze data and how to numerically model common physics problems. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 220 Principles of Physics III	(3:5:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 121 or ME 204 (Dynamics) Concurrent Registration or completion of Math 113 or Math 215. Math Level: Extensive use of College Algebra, Trigonometry, and single and multi-variable Calculus.
Principles of Electricity and Magnetism with emphasis on combining intuition and past experience with mathematics to understand the laws of electricity and magnetism. (Fall, Winter, )
PH 227 Introduction to Astronomy	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 121 Math Level: Extensive use of college algebra, trigonometry, and elementary calculus.
Introduction to modern planetary and stellar astronomy. Frequent use is made of the planetarium and observatory. Intended for Physics and secondary education majors. (Fall)
PH 250 Intermediate Physics Laboratory for Physics and Physical Science	(1:0:3)
Prerequisite: Math 112, Physics 150. Concurrent Registration or completion of Physics 220. Math Level: Extensive use of college algebra, trigonometry, and elementary calculus.
Intermediate Physics Laboratory for Physics and Physical Science Teaching Majors. Experimental investigations into electricity and magnetism and optics. (Fall, Winter)
PH 309 Modern Physics	(3:5:0)
Prerequisite: Math 113 or Math 215 Physics 121, 123 Concurrent Registration:(or completion of) PH 220 Math Level: Extensive use of college algebra, trigonometry, and elementary calculus.
Introductory course dealing with the fundamental topics of modern physics, including special relativity, elementary quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and some particle physics. (Winter)
PH 311 Physics By Inquiry I	(3:2:3)
Prerequisite: Junior level standing or permission of the instructor.
This hands-on course covers selected topics in physics with emphasis on depth-of-understanding and developing skills essential to the scientific process. The skills include observation, interpretation, reasoning, generalizing, predicting, questioning and related communication skills. It provides an experience in education by inquiry, and background for teaching as a process of inquiry. (Fall)
PH 314 History/Philosophy of Science	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Letters requirement.
Prerequisite: Completion of Physical Science GE class and its associated lab. Math Level: Some use of high school algebra I
Discusses the philosophical assumptions of modern science, criteria for theory selection and traces their historical development. Describes the historical development of basic ideas in science. (Fall, Winter)
PH 332 Classical Mechanics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent registration in Math 316 or 371
This is a junior level course applying Newton's laws of motion in a wide variety of applications. (Fall)
PH 333 Electricity and Magnetism I	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 220, 332 Math 113 or Math 215
This is a junior level course which covers electromagnetic theory. In addition, properties of light that can be derived from electromagnetic theory are also discussed. (Fall)
PH 336 Advanced Physics Lab	(2:1:5)
Prerequisite: Physics 250 Completion of or current enrollment in PH 332
This course introduces students to the basics of computer interfacing. It is designed to teach students the limitations and advantages of using computers to collect and analyze experimental data. It will also teach the basic electronics and programing needed to interface an experiment to a computer. (Winter)
PH 372 Thermal and Statistical Physics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 220 Math 316 or 371
This is a junior level course covering classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. (Winter)
PH 373 Electricity and Magnetism II	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 333 Math 316 or Math 371
This is a junior level course which covers the second half of electromagnetic theory. (Winter)
PH 398R Physics Internship	(2:0:0)
Prerequisite: Junior Standing and Instructor Permission
A professional internship providing the student with job experience in a physics-related field. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH 403 Methods of Physics Teaching	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: PH 309 and PH 314
Methods and philosophy of teaching physics principles in a high school setting. (Fall)
PH 405 Numerical Modeling in Physics	(2:1:3)
Prerequisite: PH 220, PH 309, PH 336
A lab course that applies numerical modeling and methods to a variety of modern topics in physics. (Fall)
PH 411 Physics By Inquiry II	(2:1:3)
Prerequisite: Ph 311
This hands-on course continues coverage in selected topics in physics with emphasis on depth-of-understanding and developing skills esential to the scientific process. These skills include observation, interpretation, reasoning, generalizing predicting, questioning and related communication skills. It provides an experience in education by inquiry and background for teaching as a process of inquiry. Opportunity may exist to practice appropriate questioning skills. (Fall)
PH 433 Quantum Mechanics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 309 Math 316 or 371
This is a senior level course which covers an introduction to the theory of quantum mechanics. (Fall)
PH 473 Atomic and Solid State Physics	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 433
This is a senior level course which covers applications of the theory of quantum mechanics to atomic and solid state physics topics. (Winter)
PH 480 Origin of an Inhabited Planet	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: PH 309, PH 332, PH 333, PH 336
Describes the origin of the universe, the Solar System, and Earth as reconstructed by modern science as a review the physics curriculum. (Fall)
PH 488 Senior Thesis I	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Ph 333, 433
This is a research based capstone course. (Winter)
PH.S 100 Physical Science	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with PH.S 100L
This course is designed to be a survey class covering all of physical science. Physical science includes various subjects in the disciplines of physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, and geology. The course is designed for students majoring in non-scientific disciplines as part of their General Education curriculum. The course will give students a background in science that will help them better appreciate and understand the technological advances that are transforming society. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH.S 100L Physical Science Laboratory	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Fee:  $5.00
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration with PH.S 100.
This course consists of a series of twenty-six laboratory assignments. The assignments are drawn from a variety of topics related to physical science. Students will have an opportunity to gain “hands-on” experience applying some of the concepts learned in Ph.S 100. For example, students will make measurements of objects in motion and describe the motion in terms of displacement, velocity, and acceleration. Students will investigate electrical circuits and learn about the terminology used to describe the flow of electricity. In one of the experiments, students will determine the speed of sound and learn about properties of waves including resonance and harmonics. In all of the assignments, students will learn about the process of collecting, analyzing, and presenting data. Microsoft Excel will be used throughout the course for the purposes of data analysis and presentation. Many of the skills developed in this course will be applicable to a variety of careers unrelated to science. (Fall, Winter, Summer)
PH.S 110 Physical Science for Teachers	(4:3:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Fee:  $10.00
Prerequisite: Elementary Education Major Math Level: Moderate use of high school algebra
For Elementary Education Majors Only. Includes a three-hour lab per week.This is an introductory course and lab dealing with the basic topics of Physics and Chemistry with applications to elementary education. (Fall, Winter, Summer)