• PHIL 4950: Senior Thesis in Philosophy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students work closely with a faculty member to produce a substantive senior thesis on a figure, topic, or problem in philosophy. Prerequisite: 21 PHIL Credits
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• PHIL 4990: Philosophy Capstone Portfolio

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is for Philosophy majors near the completion of the degree. It must be taken in conjunction with another upper-division Philosophy (PHIL) course. Prerequisite(s): 21 PHIL credits Registration Restriction Special Approval: Instructor permission Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• PHIL 6530: Ethics and Biotechnology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Interdisciplinary examination of key issues such as: cloning, human genetic screening and therapy, and transgenic animals and food. To receive graduate credit, extra readings and a 25-30 page paper will be required. Cross-listed as: PHIL 4530.
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• PHIL 6890: Philosophy of Science

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course includes the study of different views of the nature of science: the classical traditions of Hempel and Popper, Kuhn's subjectivism, and Feyerabend's anarchism. Topics include confirmation, induction, scientific realism, reductionism, and the growth of scientific knowledge.
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• PHIL 6900: Independent Study

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course allows students to pursue personal research interests by formalizing an independent project under the guidance of a professor or faculty mentor. Repeatable for credit.
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• PHYS 1010: Elementary Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides a foundation in the historical basis and real-world application of physics principles. Students learn that the world works by a discoverable set of rules, and emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts and logic rather than numerical problem-solving.
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• PHYS 1015: Elementary Physics Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  PHYS 1010 must be taken concurrently with PHYS 1015, but PHYS 1015 is optional. Corequisite: PHYS 1010 Corequisite:    PHYS 1010
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• PHYS 1020: Energy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Study of energy resources, utilization, conversion, and conservation, including energy balance and flow in biological and geological systems. Social impacts of energy resource development, including public policy and planning. Prerequisite/Restriction: At least one university-level mathematics or statistics course
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• PHYS 1040: Introductory Astronomy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Exploration of solar system and universe. Laws of motion, fundamental interactions, structure of matter, electromagnetic radiation, and conceptual models of celestial motions. Conceptual and quantitative homework problems and exams, along with writing assignments and observation reports, are required. Facility with high school mathematics is expected.
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• PHYS 1050: Technical Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Study of laws of Physics as might be encountered in trade and technical fields. Subjects studied will include basic technical mathematics, measurements, forces, vectors, equilibrium, friction, torque, rotational equilibrium, uniformly accelerated motion, acceleration, energy, momentum, rotational motion, simple machines, properties of solids and properties of fluids. Designed for the students in technical areas such as welding, mining, automotive, electronics, machine technology, etc.
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